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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
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.
Best PRIVATE option if traveling with guests of all ages. With guides specialized for kids or Teens and everyone in between
"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private Guide Just For You: Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Wheelchair Friendly
940 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Penn J,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
Napoleone tours are always so energetic, informative and fun. We love using them! We contacted them because we had utilized them before.
Helen M,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
Guy was like a walking encyclopedia. Charismatic, funny and able to make the tour interesting, even for my teenagers.
Parker B,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
An incredible collection of art and artifacts from all over the world, spanning many different time periods.
Marguerite S,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
Steph was an amazing tour guide! In my opinion, this is the best and maybe only way to navigate a very busy British Museum. Steph wove her tour like a story starting with the Rosetta Stone. We loved the 2-1/2 hour journey she guided us through. I love the British Museum and have visited it several times in the last couple decades. Our friends were enjoying their first visit to London. This tour allowed them to get a wonderful glimpse of the treasures held within the walls.
Kathleen H,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
Steph was our guide for our small group tour of the BritishMuseum. She has a wealth of information and shares it in a way that captivates her group of 8.
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