The fantastic and the marvellous: A tour through the collection

Event information

• Type: Tours
• Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026
• Tickets: From £20
• Location: The National Gallery
• Address: Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN, UK
• Official page: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/tour-the-fantastic-and-the-marvellous-a-tour-through-the-collection-12-09-2026

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About

Discover some of the National Gallery's most intriguing and imaginative paintings on this engaging guided tour. From mythical creatures and miraculous scenes to extraordinary acts of human creativity, our tour explores how artists have used imagination, symbolism and storytelling to inspire wonder across the centuries. Join us as we take a closer look at some of the Gallery's most captivating works.

Your guide

Sarah Ciacci has an MA in late 19th-century French painting and 20th-century abstract art from University College London. Qualifying as a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for London in 2008, Ciacci has been a National Gallery guide ever since.

Ciacci runs tours for My Kids and has taught Art History for a decade at Richmond University. She is also a Gallery Educator and an Accredited Lecturer for the Arts Society.