About Activity
Our Rogues and Rebels of the National Portrait Gallery tour delves into the lives of political revolutionaries, outspoken writers, daring suffragettes and trailblazing reformers. Discover the stories behind the faces that refused to bow to convention.
Join us for an inspiring exploration of the individuals who broke the rules, shook the establishment, and left a mark on British history. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious about the people who dared to dream differently, this tour will leave you with a deeper understanding of the rebels who shaped the nation we know today.
Includes
- Admission into gallery
- Expert Rebel Guide
Departure Point
- Main Entrance of National Gallery, at the bottom of the steps.
Return
- Main Entrance of National Gallery, at the bottom of the steps.
Stop At: National Portrait Gallery Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included Step into the National Portrait Gallery and embark on a captivating journey through British history as seen through the eyes of its most rebellious characters.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Suitable for all physical fitness levels For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Apr 22, 2026, 12:20:21 PM This was an excellent experience. Our guide was Cecily and she was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable. The museum obviously has many portraits of famous people. She focused on a few noteworthy individuals. Some are well known to history and other ones are not. Each one had a fascinating story behind them. I would recommend this tour to anybody who visits London, and who has an interest in history, art and culture.
Great private tour *****vivienne_s
We are from London but decided to book a private guided tour as we wanted to learn more about the paintings. Charlotte showed us many portraits and explained detail and history that we didn’t know, very interesting and highly recommended.
Great way to visit the portrait gallery!SSJ513
This is the best way to visit the portrait gallery! Charlotte was very pleasant and informative. She is an excellent story teller which helped keep my 10 year olds attention the entire 2 hours. We all learned a lot, so much more than trying to visit on our own. After the tour, we still had time to explore a bit on our own. Will definitely book another tour with Rebel Tours on our next visit!
What a wonderful afternoon spent at the National Portrait Gallery with our guide, Charlotte. Such a great idea to create a tour which invites people to walk around the building, ‘meeting’ famous faces from British history who made their mark through the centuries - some of whom had never previously been on our radar. We learned so much from Charlotte from Rebel Tours, who was so knowledgeable and engaging about these ‘Rogues and Rebels’. And while being educated, we also gazed upon some beautiful artwork. Would recommend taking this two-hour tour.
