British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Maximize your stay with a visit to London’s two most prominent museums, the National Gallery and the British Museum. On this intimate 5.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum combo tour, your informed guide will introduce you to the art and historical artifacts that draw millions of visitors to these two world-class collections. Tours are limited to just 8 guests, and the tour will pause for lunch between visits.
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 National Gallery 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.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Semi-Private Guided Combo Museum Tour
Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break)
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
Begin your half day experience by exploring the cultures and civilizations through the monumental collection at the British Museum spanning 6000 years of human history. It features 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.
The National Gallery
After a break for lunch, learn about the master painters whose names fill the halls of the National Gallery. You’ve heard of Seurat and da Vinci, but what do you really know about them? Learn about the painters behind the paintings as we browse our favorite works by other masters like Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. If none of those names mean anything to you, your guide will make sure that changes by the end of the tour. The National Gallery houses paintings dating back to the 1300s all the way up through the 1900s, so there is no shortage of choice. Visit Jan van Eyck’s “The Arnolfini Portrait” or something more familiar like Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” to understand the full scope of work on display. During your tour, you'll be arm with the essential information and history needed to appreciate the more than 2300 paintings on display at one of the world’s most visited museums.
Options
10am Semi-Private Museum Tour
"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR 10AM
Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)
Reviews
161 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great private tour, thoroughly enjoyable!
thejackproject,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James showed us a great time and the tour was a huge success! We went as a group of work colleagues during a group summit and the feedback I got was very positive. James was energetic but also calm and easy to listen to. I would highly recommend this tour!
Best British Museum and National Gallery Tour
Robert K,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Steph was a great tour guide! She has an incredibly thorough knowledge of British History and Art especially as it pertains to the curated collections at the British Museum and National Gallery. Could answer the questions we had and provided great insight on the many different exhibits we were able to see. Thank you Steph and Babylon for the great tour!
Great “Afternoon at the Museum”
JohnA393,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00British Museum tour with Jeremy was a great experience. He guided us through several key locations in the museum with exceptional knowledge and insights into a number of key and “off the beaten path” items. This was not a “rush and see everything” experience but more an in depth glimpse into several highlight items on the museum’s official “one hour tour” list and several more esoteric items as well. Would definitely go with him on another tour anywhere in London.
Best time at The British Museum!
C5849UNcassandras,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have been to the museum 4 times with other tour guides and this was by far the best experience we have ever had! Guy is the best! He captivated everyone’s attention (including our 10, 12 and 13 year old)! Guy was excited about the content and encouraged questions from the group! I cannot recommend this experience more.
Fabulous tour of the British Museum
245caleb,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour of the British Museum - honestly one of the best museum tours we've ever been on. Steph was a fabulous guide and kept our two kids interested and engaged. She translated the objects we were seeing into a story about the history of civilizations
Best guide for the museum
BREEZERUNNER,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guy V was a great guide. He walked you through history as he pointed out the displays in the museum. It was a great time because of him. Thank you.
Museum tour
lukerJ167AH,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good guide, knows endless amounts of knowledge, was very good including my 11 year old son in all the displays I would highly recommend this tour for a family or individual
An interesting, carefully curated trip through history
lbraker,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeremy gave us a great tour of the British Museum. He curated the tour down to 10 or so important exhibits which illustrated the history of the world in a nutshell. The museum is so huge, you could never really appreciate it my wandering around by yourself.
British Museum Tour with Jake C
SaharNasiri71,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jake C was amazing! He took us to very cool parts of the museum and he explained very well and with patience. We loved our experience.
Top Notch Tour!
969harleighb,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an excellent tour. Our tour guide, Stephanie K, was super knowledgeable and did a great job putting the various things we saw into a historic context. The museum can get quite busy but she did a great job of hitting the highlights and getting us to places where we could see the items and discuss them. Highly recommended!
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