About this tour
This two-hour walking tour through the National Gallery reframes art history by centring women painters, sculptors and innovators whose contributions were overlooked for centuries. Rather than examining women solely as subjects in paintings, you'll discover how female artists shaped movements, challenged conventions and left lasting marks on the medium. The small-group format—capped at five people—allows for detailed conversation and close looking at works that reshape how you understand art's narrative.
Highlights
- Female artists' technical breakthroughs and stylistic innovations
- Works often attributed to male contemporaries or forgotten entirely
- How women navigated exclusion from academies and exhibition spaces
- Intimate group of maximum five participants
- Starting point: red telephone box, Sainsbury Wing entrance
- Fully wheelchair accessible galleries and routes
What to expect
Your guide will walk you through selected pieces in the National Gallery's collection, stopping to examine how women painters and sculptors approached portraiture, landscape, still life and abstraction. You'll encounter lesser-known names alongside canonical figures, tracing how institutional barriers shaped artistic careers and visibility. Rather than sweeping survey, expect close reading of individual works—what they reveal about technique, subject matter and the artist's position in her time. The small group size means real dialogue; bring questions about what you notice in the paintings themselves.
Good to know
Arrive 10 minutes early to meet your guide at the red telephone box outside the Sainsbury Wing. The route is fully accessible; wheelchairs, prams and service animals are welcome. Public transport nearby. All fees and taxes included in price.
Frequently asked
- How long does Women in Art Walking Tour take?
- Women in Art Walking Tour runs for approximately 2 hours.
- How much does Women in Art Walking Tour cost?
- Prices start from AUD $77 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Women in Art Walking Tour run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Women in Art Walking Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.