British Museum & National Gallery of London Guided Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max | 5 hours 30 minutes

106 Reviews | London
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UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR 10AM
2 Adults x $1,113.15
$2,226.30
Approx Total
$2,226.30
Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)
10am Semi-Private Museum Tour
2 Adults x $185.53
$371.06
Approx Total
$371.06
"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR 10AM
2 Adults x $1,104.68
$2,209.36
Approx Total
$2,209.36
Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Semi-Private Guided Combo Museum Tour
  • Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Overview

Maximize your stay with a visit to London’s two most prominent museums, the National Gallery and the British Museum. On this intimate 5.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum combo tour, your informed guide will introduce you to the art and historical artifacts that draw millions of visitors to these two world-class collections. Tours are limited to just 8 guests, and the tour will pause for lunch between visits.

Itinerary

  • The British Museum

    Begin your half day experience by exploring the cultures and civilizations through the monumental collection at the British Museum spanning 6000 years of human history. It features items from all over the world like Samurai armor and rare Assyrian lion hunt reliefs. Your guide will take a serious but enjoyable approach towards the museum’s galleries, discussing primitive tribes and fallen empires through a carefully chosen selection of items. You’ll learn about the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone – the actual rock, not the language learning program. Walk away with an understanding of what we humans have achieved during our short history and hopefully you’ll be proud to call yourself a part of this incredible species.

    2 hours 30 minutes

  • National Gallery

    After a break for lunch, learn about the master painters whose names fill the halls of the National Gallery. You’ve heard of Seurat and da Vinci, but what do you really know about them? Learn about the painters behind the paintings as we browse our favorite works by other masters like Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. If none of those names mean anything to you, your guide will make sure that changes by the end of the tour. The National Gallery houses paintings dating back to the 1300s all the way up through the 1900s, so there is no shortage of choice. Visit Jan van Eyck’s “The Arnolfini Portrait” or something more familiar like Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” to understand the full scope of work on display. During your tour, you'll be arm with the essential information and history needed to appreciate the more than 2300 paintings on display at one of the world’s most visited museums.

    2 hours 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Notes: British Museum and National Gallery and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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British Museum

Published on Mar, 2025

Excellent tour! Please know the museum is too large for a comprehensive tour. However, this tour acquaints you with the museum and shows you several of the most important artifacts. Our tour guide, Sheldon, was top notch and I highly recommend him. He provided important background on and history of the artifacts that you would never know by reading the placards. I highly recommend.

Babylon Tours British Museum Guided Tour Private with Becky

Published on Mar, 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Becky as our private tour guide at the British Museum! Traveling with a 10-month-old can sometimes make things tricky, but Becky made the whole experience seamless and enjoyable for our entire family. She was incredibly warm and attentive, ensuring that we had everything we needed. Becky’s knowledge of the museum was exceptional—she showed us fascinating pieces that we would have never discovered on our own. From ancient Egyptian artifacts to the intricacies of Greek statues, she brought each exhibit to life with fun, engaging stories thay kept everyone interested. Her passion for history was contagious, and she had a way of making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable. What really set Becky apart was her ability to balance informative content with an entertaining approach. She engaged us with thought-provoking insights while keeping the tour lighthearted and interactive. She made the experience feel like a personalized adventure through history, and we left the museum feeling like we had gained so much more than we expected. We couldn’t recommend Becky more highly for anyone visiting the British Museum. She truly went above and beyond to make our visit unforgettable!

Great tour of the British museum

Published on Mar, 2025

Laurence was a fantastic guide and made visiting the museum insightful and entertaining especially with teenagers. Thank you for a great afternoon!

Great Tour

Published on Mar, 2025

This is a fantastic tour. James was a great guide and made the museum come to life. James has a passion for history and his stories were full of insight and humor. The British Museum is overwhelming and you must have a guide to get the most out of your visit. Highly recommended!

Excellent tour of the British Museum

Published on Mar, 2025

What a great tour. Matilda did a great job of making everyone feel welcome. It was informative, comfortable and well done. Highly recommend.

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