British Museum & National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Combo Tour
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Explore two of London’s top attractions in one day on this 5.5-hour exclusive guided museum combo tour of the National Gallery and British Museum. Follow a private guide through the National Gallery’s hallways and admire famous works such as Jan van Eyck’s ‘Arnolfini Portrait’ or Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’. Along the way, learn of skilled artists like Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer, and look out for their paintings. Afterward, delve into 6,000 years of human history at The British Museum, and discover valuable treasures like the Oxus Treasure, the Parthenon sculptures, and the Rosetta Stone.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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)
Notes: British Museum 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.
What To Expect
The British Museum
Meet your private guide outside the British Museum at 10am, then step inside to begin your 5-hour tour. At The British Museum discover valuable treasures such as the Mummy of Katebet, the Oxus Treasure, the Parthenon sculptures, and the Rosetta Stone. During your tour, explore 6,000 years of human history and learn of primitive tribes and mighty empires through the ages.
The National Gallery
After lunch (own expense), head onward to the National Gallery Admire works such as Johannes Vermeer’s A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, or Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, and hear essential details on the meanings behind the works. Explore the galleries and hallways — home to masterpieces by Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer — and gain insight into art history dating back to the 14th century. When your guided visit comes to an end, continue exploring at your leisure or step outside to conclude your tour.
Options
Private English Tour 10am
Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break);Wheelchair Friendly
Private Spanish Tour 10am
Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)
Private French Tour 10am
Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)
SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English
Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
What‘s Included
Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Guided Combo Museum Tour
Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent afternoon at the museum.
YH F,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Becky was an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and accomodating. We did the small group tour of the British museum and the exhibits she highlighted were interesting and meaningful. I highly recommend this tour.
Excellent tour of the British Museum!!
Maureen H,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matilda was an excellent guide! Pleasant, knowledgable, and enthusiastic about the each exhibit we visited. She knows her stuff! Highly recommend.
Matilda was very knowledgeable and had a sunny disposition. She took the time to explain in detail the exhibits we saw.
Stewart G,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matilda was very knowledgeable and very personable
great tourbrings it alive; Stephanie K was the best; a must do
780dcs,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00u have to have a guide its just too much to see and the guide has the expertise to explain what u r lookibg at
British Museum Small Group Tour
Kali C,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James was a phenomenal tour guide, super knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
British Museum semi-private tour is excellent
CLAbrams,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our British Museum semi-private highlights tour with Colin was excellent. He wax fun and knowledgeable and did a great job providing context and history about the museum and the exhibits he showed us. The group size was very small (8 people). Definitely worthwhile— the museum is vast and we wouldn’t have known what to focus on if we’d gone on our own.
Excellent
Tantillog,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joey was exceptional. Very knowledgeable and helped us navigate the museum!
Excellent guide who made history come alive
Mary Len R,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matilda really knows history. Along with giving very interesting information on the many displays in the British Museum, she was able to answer questions posed to her. Thus, positively expanding the overall experience.
James gets a 10 rating from us!
Michael B,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James did an outstanding job guiding us through the expansive British Museum. We would have never been able to get the level of detail by reading the display write ups. James navigated us to our sections of interest first. We appreciated his level of detail.
Fantastic tour!
williama197,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephanie was a great guide! She made everyone feel welcome. The British Museum is huge and can be a bit intimidating at first. Steph was able to make it less difficult by giving us the highlights and explaining some of her favorite items. We learned a lot from her.
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