Best of NGV Guided Tour at National Gallery of Victoria

Explore the National Gallery of Victoria alongside an expert storyteller who brings the collection to life through fascinating stories, artistic techniques, and historical context. Instead of wandering through the galleries on your own, enjoy a carefully curated one-hour experience highlighting some of Australia's most important artworks.

Getting started

Arrive at your selected gallery at least 10 minutes before your tour begins. Meet your guide at the designated meeting point, collect your audio headset, and get ready for an engaging journey through NGV's renowned collection.

What to expect

• Expert-led gallery highlights: Your NGV guide introduces the collection's standout works, sharing the stories behind famous paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and installations. Audio headsets ensure you won't miss a word, even in busy gallery spaces.

• World-famous artists: Encounter works by internationally celebrated artists including Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt van Rijn, Claude Monet, Salvador Dalí, Yayoi Kusama, and Lavinia Fontana, alongside iconic Australian artists such as Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts, Grace Cossington-Smith, Albert Namatjira, and Emily Kam Kngwarray.

Choose your perfect tour

• International Art Highlights (NGV International): Explore masterpieces from Europe, Asia, and beyond while your guide explains artistic techniques, symbolism, historical influences, and the stories that shaped some of the world's greatest works.

• Australian Art Collection (The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia): Journey through Australia's artistic heritage with a dedicated focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, learning about First Nations symbolism, cultural traditions, and the evolution of Australian art.