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2 hours 30 minutes
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On this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour visit one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts at the British Museum. Your engaging tour guide will take you through a curated selection of cultural and artistic works, sharing the history that will help you understand and appreciate a small portion of the 8 million items at the British Museum.
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 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Semi-Private Museum Tour
Duration 2.5 Hours
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
The British Museum
Trade in paintings for mummies and historical artifacts on a tour of the British Museum. The enormous collection spans 6000 years of human history, featuring 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.
"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Best PRIVATE option if traveling with guests of all ages. With guides specialized for kids or Teens and everyone in between
Private Guide Just For You: Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Wheelchair Friendly
839 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
kmk292003,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
James our guide was so knowledgeable. We had a great time and learned a lot. James definitely brought history to life on our tour. Highly recommend!
Victoria P,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
Could not recommend this tour more highly. If you are after a comprehensive, but not overwhelming tour of the British Museum - then this is the one for you. Our tour guide James was brilliant and one of the best we’ve ever encountered! James was equal parts knowledgeable and entertaining.
Stephanie R,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
Our guide was Stephanie K. What a stellar job she did. She made our visit to the Museum, so interesting and had incredible knowledge of the subjects. I'm sure we never could have learned this much on our own. She takes the time to enunciate as well as had a dramatic flair about her. Thanks Steph!
Andranik M,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
Lawrence was great at making sure all the kids were involved at all times. Money well spent. Definitely recommend
Linda M,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
The tour was excellent. Sheldon was a wealth of history. He was like a history book. He was funny articulate, and he pointed out some very interesting things that we never would’ve seen. Had we done it on our own. Thank you, Sheldon. OK
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