Official Discovery Tour with Afternoon Tea - Tate Modern

Tate Modern

Available to 28 December 2024

Book now from £75.00

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Book Tate Modern tickets for one of the best art galleries in London

See some of the most exciting modern and contemporary art on the planet in the world-famous Tate Modern museum, located in the heart of London's Bankside. Reigning as one of the most visited art museums in the entire world, you can explore much-loved modern masterpieces created by some of the most influential artists in the world. 

Need-to-know's about Tate Modern's Official Discovery Tour with Afternoon Tea:

  • Dates: Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
  • Times: 11:30 - 12:30, 14:30 - 15:30
  • Meeting Point: Turbine Hall Ticket Desk
  • Please note: The Official Discovery Tour and Afternoon Tea will last for one hour each. The entire duration of your experience will be two hours.

Tate Modern's Official Discovery Tour with Afternoon Tea:

Jump into a fascinating journey as you explore the various Tate collections with the brand-new Discovery Tours, making sure you don't miss a single thing! You'll even be treated to the quintessential British afternoon tea, so you can really soak up the culture:

  • Enjoy a knowledgeable and expert commentary from Tate tour guides
  • Explore the treasures of the Tate Modern in an intimate, one-hour guided tour
  • Discover everything there is to know about London's most famous art gallery
  • Get up-close to must-see artists and displays throughout the iconic museum
  • Enjoy the quintessential, British afternoon tea with unparalleled views of St. Paul's
  • Feast on delectable miniature masterpieces in the breathtaking Skyline Restaurant
  • Treat your tastebuds to a quirky twist, with perfect patisseries and wonderfully-warm scones from a magnificent menu
  • Sandwiches: Choose from Rhug Estate organic egg mayonnaise, watercress & bridge rolls, chalk stream trout, preserved lemon, dill, shallot & black pepper cream cheese bagels or honey roast ham & grain mustard mayo brioche bun.
  • Pastries & Cakes: Options include Jaffa cake macaroons, Bramley apple pebble sable biscuits and passionfruit & caramel operas.
  • Scones: Borough fruit scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserve.
  • Tea: Collections feature Jing Tea infusion selections or Coffee by Tate.
  • Please note: Menus may vary.

There's so many things to do at the Tate Modern in London

Enjoy original and innovative masterpieces that have heavily impacted the world of art when you visit the Tate Modern, featuring unparalleled paintings, sculptures, large-scale installations and so much more:

  • Get up-close to masterpieces and see some of the most famous artwork in the world 
  • Discover paintings, sculptures and huge installations from international artists
  • See authentic works from Pablo Picasso, Yayoi Kusama, Andy Warhol and Henri Matisse
  • Explore the Turbine Hall alongside the famous Underground Tanks
  • See the striking space dedicated to live performance and video
  • Enjoy free exhibitions from some of the most impactful contemporary artists
  • From Performer & Participant to Materials & Objects, you can enjoy a range of free collections
  • Spend a day at one of the most visited art museums in the world - in the heart of London!

Book Tate Modern tickets and visit the most famous art gallery in London!

How to find us

Address: Tate Modern, Bankside, London, SE1 9TG

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By Public Transport:

  • Bus: Routes 40, 63, 100, 381 and 344 drop off near the venue.
  • Train: The closest train stations are Blackfriars, Cannon Street, London Bridge and Waterloo.
  • Tube: The closest tube stations are Southwark (Jubilee line), Blackfriars (District and Circle line) and St. Paul's (Central line)
  • Parking: There are no parking facilities at Tate Modern or the surrounding areas. Public transport is recommended, as it is the easiest way of getting to the gallery. 
  • Toilets
  • Food and drink
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport accessible

Yes, the Tate Modern Museum in London is wheelchair accessible and the team are very passionate about being a completely inclusive attraction. 

The average visitor spends around 90-minutes to 2-hours touring the Tate Modern gallery, but you are welcome to stay as long or as little as you'd like onsite.

Although sister galleries, the Tate museums have distinguishable elements.

  • Tate Britain: Primarily focusing on British art, the Tate Britain is filled with art from the 1500's to the present day.
  • Tate Modern: The Tate Modern concentrates on producing exhibitions filled with international modern and contemporary art. 

The opening hours for the Tate Modern are as follows:

  • Monday to Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Last Entry: 17:30
  • Galleries Closing: 17:50

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