Private Tour
Private Guided Tour of the British Museum
Overview
Available languages
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Licenced, insured guide, entrance ticket
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
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Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Superb small group tour
Sara G,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tony is a retired archeologist who works at the museum a few days a month. He was able to demonstrate with specific examples that archeology is a science and can tell the stories of the past. He navigated us through the maze of the British Museum to highlight specific artifacts and bring them to life for our family. Other benefits of this tour: -Tony held a spot in line so we were the first ones to enter -He knew how the crowds would move so we were able to see the Rosetta Stone right away then discuss in detail near a recreated version
Highly Recommend
Nicole Y,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anthony was a terrific guide. He was funny and engaging and answered all of my kids questions. We had a varied group and all of us learned something new and had a great time.
Fabulous guide!
Carmen B,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anthony was a wonderful guide. He taught us so much and was so knowledgeable. Having been to this museum many other times, I still learned a lot and saw things I hadn’t seen before. Our whole family really enjoyed themselves.I would highly recommend this tour!
We booked this tour as a...
David M,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked this tour as a treat for our 12-year-old grandson who has developed a passion for ancient history and mythology. Andrew was brilliant and more than met expectations. We spent most of the time covering Greece, not only about what happened but why. Andrew engaged our grandson in discussion for two and a half hours; unheard of! A brief text from him about 2 hours in to the tour sums up any recommendation – “still having the time of my life”.
Awesome tour!
Marieme B,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anthony was an awesome and funny tour guide! He was super detailed about his descriptions of the artifacts, paused for any questions and personalized the tour to my interests. Super fun way to experience such a massive and overwhelming museum. Highly recommend this tour!
Excellent Tour
Sonny C,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very entertaining and informative tour. Our guide was very passionate about history and context of the museum items.
British museum adventure
Sanja P,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anthony was a wonderful guide, full of knowledge and interesting stories that lead to the conclusion that everything begins and ends with archaeology! ☺️
Great Tour!
Diana R,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anthony led a very engaging tour for us through the highlights of The British Museum. His knowledge - and even personal involvement - in many of the artifacts there really brought out the storytelling. Highly recommend!
Great Experience
Adrienne C,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Anthony was great! He helped us see some highlights and learn a lot. The museum would have been overwhelming as a family of 6 without a guide. My 15 year old son especially enjoyed it, as he loved Greek & Egyptian History.
Inspiring tour of the British Museum
Anna N,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Anthony was an incredible guide — deeply knowledgeable, experienced, and wonderful with kids. He’s clearly passionate about history and seems to truly enjoy himself in collections he’s clearly been to hundreds of times. We focused on ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman history which was the perfect for kids. Highly recommend this for adults or families.
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