Private Tour

British Museum Highlights Private Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Described as 'the World's Museum', there simply is no other collection on earth as spectacular as that within the walls of the British Museum. With a dazzling swathe of artifacts from throughout the world and its history, your private expert guide will condense the very best it has to offer.

Marvel at Ancient Egyptian statues and carvings, as you hear about the geniuses who cracked the code of hieroglyphics, using the famous Rosetta Stone. Then, be blown away by the craftsmanship and detail that the Parthenon Marbles boast, as you discover the contentious history of these masterpieces. Alongside your private expert guide, you'll also see mummies, Viking treasures, and even the chess set that inspired a magical version of the game in Harry Potter.

This highlights tour will show you the best of the British Museum in an hour. If you'd prefer a more in-depth experience, with more of the hidden gems and secrets that the collection has to offer, check out our 3-hour version of this tour.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Ability to personalise your tour - let us know if you have a particular area of interest!

Interior private guided highlights tour of the British Museum

Private expert guide for the duration of your tour

Lunch

Dinner

Gratuities

What To Expect

The British Museum

Discover the secrets of the 'World's Museum', as your private guide shows you the highlights of this renowned collection! From Ancient Egypt with mummies and monuments, to Viking treasures and Greek marbles, you simply won't believe the sheer volume of this extraordinary place, so your private expert guide will show you the very best that the spectacular British Museum has to offer - all in an hour.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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British Museum Highlights Private Guided Tour

Reviews

5.00

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good on this tour!!!!
Christopher T,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We only had a short bit of time and this was worth the cost. The guide was fantastic, he provided amazing information, he got us to all of the really great places in the BM; amazing tour!?!?
Guides make the difference
david m,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Outstanding guide which makes all the difference in this busy museum. Our guide was and archeologist who also worked as a guide, amazingly well informed about history and the museum.
Very fast overview of the...
Erin H,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very fast overview of the British Museum, but highly informative. Jack was super knowledgeable and excited about the exhibits. Highly recommend especially if you’re time limited.
You have limited time-let Bespoke Britain help you make the most of it in London
dobiedoc1,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The British Museum is so so dense. I mean, where else can you see the Elgin Marbles, mummies and the Rosetta stone? Jack at Bespoke Britain curated the private tour for myself, my husband and my 14 year old daughter. It was the best day we had in London (aside from theater). Hey was enthusiastic, engaging, and dedicated to what we wanted to see. If I had tackled this on my own, we never would have left with the depth of appreciation that Jack provided. Do yourself a favor and just book this, or any other tour with his company. They are excellent!
Amazing Experience
Ellen M,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jack was fantastic! Only regret is not booking a longer tour so Jack could share even more knowledge. We were able to share what we absolutely wanted to see before the tour so Jack could tailor the tour to make sure we hit the highlights and more. We highly recommend the tour to everyone. The museum is huge and having a guide was extremely helpful!
Amazing guide
Jon L,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Jack did a phenomenal job. One of the best tours we have ever been on. Extremely knowledgeable, engaging and passionate
Jack is unparalleled - best guide ever
Ambassador49884988,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jack was spectacular. Literally the most knowledgeable tour guide I have travelled with. I’m a history major and wanted an in-depth experience for me and my boys. He was full of history and also patience for 2 young boys. We did Westminster, food tour of a market, Churchill war rooms and british museum with him. Here is my advice: contact Jack when booking your trip immediately and have him be with you every single day for whatever tours he offers in and out of London. I wish there were 10 stars to give him instead of just 5.
Simply outstanding
mattbrook,
Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow, wow, wow…… a tour of the British museum with Jack was absolutely outstanding. Let’s get it right most things in museums are from a by-gone era a long long time ago, but with Jack it’s as almost has if he was able to bring everything back to life. His passion shines through like a beacon of light for this wonderful museum. Thanks Jack you sir are a legend
Expert bespoke tour!
Tammy W,
Sep 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jon was an amazing tour guide and he fully understood our preference for a "highlights" tour of this massive museum. He knows the museum layout very well, and we were able to see many remarkable exhibits during our tour. He asked, in advance, what we wanted to focus on, and he took it from there. We very much enjoyed his narration and his extensive knowledge of the museum's holdings and the history of the pieces we viewed. What a pleasure to have such an informed and expert guide for our visit! We recommend asking for Jon - he is a joy to spend time with.
British Museum Private tour
John V,
Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Larry guided us through the museum to the most unique and popular exhibits. Seeing mummies, the Holy Thorn reliquary, and the bog man! We saw more in the 1-1/2 hour tour than we would have done on our own in a whole day!