Private Tour

Private Guided Tour of the British Museum

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

One price for up to six. A completely private, guided highlights tour of one of the greatest museums in the world. I am an friendly, insured, licensed, Blue Badge Guide with a degree in Classical History. I cut away myths and explain a wide range of the most important objects in the collection. The Rosetta Stone, Egyptian Pharaohs, a scared metal cat. The Parthenon marbles, to a bust of Homer and spectacular, classical jewellery. Unusual roman glass, to Pompeii wall paintings. Early British gold and silver from a boat burial. I work with families, and their children are very welcome, as are groups, couples, individuals and students. We also enter very quickly as we will be to the front of the line.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

In a two thousand year old city most but not all areas are fully acessable.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Licenced, insured guide, entrance ticket

Air-conditioned vehicle

What To Expect

The British Museum

Hear an introduction to the museum and its collections. You will see the Rosetta Stone the key to Egyptian history and how to hear how it was translated. See a statue of Tutankamun, hear about his life and how he died. Sarcophagus motives, canopic jars, and the book of the dead. Hear about the origins of Rome, its technology some classic propaganda in glass, alligator armor, and exquisite gold jewelry. Greek statuary, a gold headdress, and amazons fighting. All inside one of the greatest museums in the world.

2 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tour British Museum

Reviews

5.00

43 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Intellectual storytelling at it's BEST
Caroline B,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Anthony was the most intelligent storyteller guide we have have ever had! We did highlights of the British museum which was amazing! He had the ultimate insight into the history of anything we asked about. Truly such an intellect but able to reveal a story in the most engaging manner. He skillfully navigated the museum and helped us make the best & most efficient use of our time at the museum. He was FIRST in line for us to enter in the morning and new exactly how to take us around the museum with the fewest crowd interruptions - a true hero in tourist season. We can't recommend this forensic archeologist guide highly enough. When we make our way back to London we already have said we will book him for the week - he's that good!
British Museum Private Tour
Michael O,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our family’s private tour of the British Museum with Anthony was great. His background in archaeology gives him a unique perspective on the objects in the collection. He was able to point out to us the important objects in a period and, often using humor or stories, let us know why they were important. This really enhanced our experience at the museum. Highly recommend.
Anthony was fantastic! ...
Amy R,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Anthony was fantastic! Great with my teens. I would highly recommend him for the British Museum. You won’t be disappointed.
Great British Museum guide
JamieLow,
Apr 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Exceptional knowledge, and understanding of the historical experience. Communicated effectively with a little bit of humor and a great deal of understanding.
Anthony Matthews was...
Sonal B,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Anthony Matthews was perfect! My husband and I are traveling with our two boys, aged 11 and 14, and we all loved every second of the tour! The artifacts are, of course, breathtaking - but Mr. Matthews descriptions and asides and anecdotes made all the difference - we probably could have listened to him talk about Ancient Greece and Rome all day! Our next stop on the day was the Harry Potter studio tour at Warner Beothers, and when asked what his favorite part of the day was this morning my 14 year old said, without hesitation, “Obviously the British Museum - our tour guide was incredible!” :) Thank you, Anthony, for making yesterday so absolutely magical!