Set on the banks of the River Thames, Tate Modern offers a wide range of modern & contemporary art. Housed in an old power station, Tate Modern plays an impressive architectural backdrop to works of art from the 1900’s. Offering FREE entry to the public, this is a great way to enjoy a visit to London on a budget plus enjoy views over London.
Tate Modern; FREE Guided Tours
Tate Modern remains FREE of charge to visit, (donations are welcome), so remain accessible for all to visit. One method to enhance your visit is to join a free guided tour that take place regularly throughout the year. Run by a team of Tate volunteers, tours reflect the range of background & interests of individual guides offering you a unique experience every time. Tours tend to last for around 45 minutes where you simply turn up and join on the day. We recently took a tour so you can find out our thoughts below plus some handy tips & tricks to help you get the most from your visit.
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Tate Modern Free Guided Tours
Tate Modern Viewing Tower
Tate Modern offers visitors an opportunity to appreciate London’s skyline before delving into works of art. Whilst the balcony has been out of operation for quite some time, you can still gain views across London from the glass fronted interior areas. Simply take the lift to the 10th floor of the Blavatnik Building to enjoy the sights including St Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard, Millennium Bridge & River Thames. Entry is free of charge where you’ll also find a small cafe for snacks & drinks available from within.
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Tate Modern; Boiler House
Look out for the Kitchen & Bar, (East Room), located on Level 6 of the Boiler House where you can enjoy anything from a simple coffee to a glass of fizz with fantastic views across the Thames. This is a popular spot so for a better chance of securing a seat try to avoid particularly busy times.
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Tate To Tate, (via Thames Clipper)
With two distinct Tate Galleries located within the heart of London, there is plenty of choice for art lovers amongst us. Both venues offer an array of world class art but it can be notoriously difficult to navigate a path between them. However there is an easy route linking the two galleries together that also doubles up well as a sightseeing tour. As both galleries are set on the banks of the River Thames, it makes sense to use a form of water-based transport to link the galleries together. Here’s a chance to join a hop-on-hop-off boat service that connects both galleries & takes in the sights of the city from the river.
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Tate Membership
Tate Membership offers free entry to all paid exhibitions plus access to unique member spaces, discounts off secondary spend in the shop & exclusive member events. Make use of the members area on Level 5 at Tate Modern that offers spectacular views across the river at St Paul’s Cathedral & Millennium Bridge. Alternatively within Tate Britain, the extensive members area is located around the Rotunda within the heart of the gallery. Away from the crowds, these unique space offers you time to relax and enjoy cafe refreshments.
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Tate Britain
Tate Britain
Tate Britain, located in Millbank, plays host to an impressive art collection spanning 500 years. With no admission charges in place, (donations are welcome), those visiting London on a budget can also pick up a free guided tour tto enhance your visit. Find out how you can take advantage of a free art tour plus some handy tips & tricks to help you get the most from your visit.
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