I did not feel like I was on a tour but rather being shown around town by a long lost friend. Definitely worth every pound.
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Scottish National Gallery Art Tour
1-Hour Tour
Dynamic expert guide
Art tailored to you
See the world-famous collection of Edinburgh’s National Gallery with your private expert guide. On this one hour tour you’ll see its masterpieces and hear the stories behind them, with the art tailored to you and your tastes.
This Private Tour includes
Undivided attention from your own expert guide
See Old Masters in the Gallery, from Rembrandt to Van Gogh
The option to focus on particular areas of interest or just take in what we love most
Recommendations for your own exploration of the Gallery
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Tour details
Price
Optional Add-On (+ 1 hr)
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh’s Castle is the oldest continuously inhabited site in all of Scotland, and the most attacked placed in the UK! Learn about the real life Red Wedding, see one of the largest cannons in Europe, and discover how Scotland stole the Stone of Destiny back from the English.
Time
11am -12pm Monday – Saturday
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you at the back of the Royal Scottish Academy (directly opposite the Mound entrance to The National Gallery of Scotland).
Availability
Monday – Saturday, year-round and Christmas Day.
This tour doesn’t run 25th-26th December.
If you would like a tour on these days, please email our team at requests@totallytailored.com
Not included
Gratuities
Languages Available
Sample Itinerary
Meet on the Mound
To maximise your time in the Gallery, you’ll be greeted by your private art historian guide on the steps of the Mound Entrance. They will get to know you and your level of knowledge, and welcome your thoughts and questions.
Hear the History of the Collection
Discover how a world-class collection of paintings was brought together, and housed in a temple that’s perfect for a city nicknamed ‘The Athens of the North’.
Admire the Old Masters
Relax as your guide brings to life works by Old masters, such as Botticelli, Raphael, Velazquez, and Vermeer.
Experience the Impressionists
See a unique collection of modern artists, whether Monet Degas, Gauguin, Cezanne and Van Gogh are just a few of the more modern works you will explore.
Advice and Support for the Rest of Your Trip
We like to stay in touch, so if there are any questions, big or small, for the rest of your trip, we welcome you to message us. We’re always happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all our tours are private and can be customized to our guests’ interests.
If you’d like to extend the art tour, or add other Edinburgh galleries (e.g the National Portrait Gallery of Scotland or the Modern Gallery in Dean village) you can request this by emailing us at requests@totallytailored.com
Our tours are designed for groups of 1-10 people. For groups of over 10 guests, please email us at requests@totallytailored.com and we’ll help you craft your ideal trip.
Tips for your guide are never expected, but they do show you think your guide did a brilliant job! If you would like to tip your guide, please do so directly during the tour (10 – 15% is customary).
Have More Questions?
Check Out Our FAQ Page or Get in Touch at scotland@totallytailored.com
Guests Love Our Tours
We had an amazing tour with Jennifer, she was very knowledgeable and has made the tour very alive and entertaining. Had adapted to our pace with our baby. Looking forward to another tour with her!
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We lucked out and had Jasmine as a tour guide!…we are 6 active seniors and she dealt with every request and question with great patience. Excellent tour!
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