See Tate Modern with an Art Historian in London

Explore Tate Modern with an art historian. Dive into modern art, ask questions, and experience masterpieces from a fresh perspective. Join us in London.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tate Modern - It’s common to feel both intrigued and puzzled by contemporary art. Let me guide you through the Tate Modern galleries on a curious exploration of what we observe. Hopefully, in the 2 hours we spend together, you’ll gain the skills to look at, see, and discuss art. I encourage you to trust your eyes and instincts, and to think about…
What's Included
  • Free entry ticket to Tate Modern
  • Photograph in front of chosen artworks
  • Fun yet informative time
What's Not Included
  • The paid-for temporary exhibitions
Additional Information

Hi, my name is Julia; I am an art historian and also one of the official guides at the Tate Modern. I previously worked as a Collection Research Assistant at the Tate and I am now hosting one of the most successful Art Experiences in London.
It is not uncommon to feel both intrigued and confused by a piece of contemporary art. Allow me to guide you…

Location
Tate Modern
We will be meeting inside the Turbine Hall entrance of Tate Modern gallery just after the security/ bag check by a pinkish-orange donation box. If you are facing the gallery with the river behind your back, this entrance is located on the right handsome of the building.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mcansaritas
Apr 4, 2025
A Perfect Introduction to Modern Art with Julia - I had a wonderful experience on the guided tour at Tate Modern. Julia was immensely knowledgeable, kind, and answered all my questions with grace and patience. Thanks to her insights, I saw modern art in a completely new light. I highly recommend this tour for anyone new to modern art—it’s the perfect introduction.
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Bryce_b
Apr 1, 2025
Fantastic Tate Modern Tour - Our private tour of the Tate Modern with Julia was one of the highlights of our trip to London. She is so knowledgeable and witty and did an awesome job of tailoring the tour to our personal preferences. There were so many interesting facts about the artists and their works we would have missed out on had we gone through the exhibits on our own. She even provided some restaurant recommendations for us to check out around the area we were staying! Do not hesitate to book a tour with Julia!
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Pam_w
Sep 3, 2024
Enlightening! - What an adventure into modern art! Julia led our private tour and it was unforgettable. She is incredibly knowledgeable in art history and helped us in realizing meaning. She conveyed how the artist’s time line in history and political attitudes reflected in their art. Julia is fun and informative. I would highly recommend.
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Richard_h
Aug 22, 2024
A Wise Way To See The Tate - Julia is a wonderful guide. She is knowledgeable, amusing and deeply connected to the Tate. Julia made the Tate accessible and welcoming to both those open to art and the ones who ordinarily say they don’t like museums.
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Izabela_k
Jul 3, 2024
impactfull, nice story telling - Museum visit was extraordinary all thanks to our wonderfull, interesting and vivid guide Julia. all recomendations.
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Nancy_l
Jun 25, 2024
Julia was a very... - Julia was a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. She made the tour “interactive “ by asking us questions about the art we were seeing before explaining to us what we were seeing. She welcomed our interpretation and made it feel that there were many ways to access modern and contemporary art.
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Anna_j
Jun 16, 2024
Great tour - Thank you Julia for a well-rounded experience at Tate Modern; you provide expert guide offering in-depth insights into the museum's extensive collection of modern and contemporary art. We explore iconic works by different artists while learning about the historical and cultural contexts behind them. Additionally, we find interesting to visit lesser-known gems within the museum, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging visit.
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Gemma_k
Jun 3, 2024
Recommended tour - Visiting the Tate with guide Julia was a great experience. She's knowledgeable, dedicated and fun! Definitely a tour I will recommend.
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William_f
May 18, 2024
Great tour of the Tate Modern! - Julia is an informative guide. Ahe gave great highlights to the tour, including the magnificent structure and the superb artwork. She uses her degrees in art to provide a great tour to all. I learned much about modern and contemporary art! I highly recommend this tour and to ask for Julia as the guide!
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Victor
Apr 11, 2024
I enjoyed our tour with... - I enjoyed our tour with Rosa. She is an art historian who previously worked at The National Gallery so has a detailed knowledge of the institution. If you really like art, her thorough knowledge of all periods will prove enlightening. I am only sorry I did not have more time to spend with Rosa touring the Gallery 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).