British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Overview
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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.
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 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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
What To Expect
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.
Options
Semi-Private Museum Tour
"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private Family/ Kid Friendly
Best PRIVATE option if traveling with guests of all ages. With guides specialized for kids or Teens and everyone in between
UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR
Private Guide Just For You: Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Wheelchair Friendly
Reviews
952 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ask For Darcy!
Debbie W,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! If you go, ask for Darcy! He was knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time! The 2 hours flew by with him guiding us through all the important things to see. He also offered great suggestions for other things to do.
Ivo guides at the British Museum
John C,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent professional guide, a nice sense of humour and a thoughtful manner- Ivo allowed the guests to interact nicely with questions and comments.
Each room is amazing
CHRISe28,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Free admission. Very easy to navigate. Each room is numbered. We had a nice lunch in the cafeteria style restaurant. Great gift shops. Come on! It's the National Gallery, it's beautiful. The Execution of Lady Jane Grey was a favorite. We booked a 2hr tour to see the highlights, than we stayed for several hours after. I highly recommend a tour of any large museum. In London? Don't miss the National Gallery and the Tate Britain.
Great tour
Susan F,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fascinating and interesting tour. There is no way I would have been able to enjoy the museum as much as I did without the small group tour. I highly recommend it!!
British Museum tour
cgbaxley,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We toured the British Museum with Jamie from Babylon Tours. He was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. Took us through the museum in two hours and saw all the high points. I would definitely recommend
Good day.
ammerry,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really liked it here. I brought my students to visit and explore the artwork and sculptures — everything was so interesting! There were food stalls, a bookshop, and so many galleries that we couldn’t see them all. This place is fantastic. They even provide free maps to help you explore the different rooms, and the staff are very knowledgeable. We all enjoyed it very much.
Exactly what we were looking for.
BramptonBeachbums,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Review British Museum London Semi-Private Guided Tour October 29th 2025 Of the tours we took in London, this was the best. We are seniors and considering the size of the Museum our tour guide Ivo maintained a good, unrushed pace. He established instant rapport and we found him to be articulate, knowledgeable and down to earth. Starting with the Rosetta Stone, we saw the highlights of ancient civilizations, Egyptian, Mesopotamia and Greece. Without Ivo we would have wandered around without understanding the chronological facts and the stories behind them. It was exactly what we were looking for. We highly recommend this tour with Ivo because he provides an enjoyable and enriching experience. Edward and Sandra Wolfe
Stephanie - the best guide ever
392marialuciah,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephanie is the most amazing guide we reccomend her! we had fun we learned so much we would love to have her as a guide wherever we d go!
Don’t be late- and bring...
Tarboxnyc,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Don’t be late- and bring an umbrella! Wear comfortable shoes and bring your reading glasses. The gift shop is not to be missed as well!
Great tour
B2376ULvickis,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Becky is such an incredible guide. I had an unforgettable experience. She is knowledgeable and professional. I was very lucky to join the tour.
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