Semi Private Guided tour at British Museum

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join our guide on a discovery through human history and culture exploring the most important sites of this impeccable museum in approximately 2,5 hours. With a collection exceeding 8 million pieces it is easy to get caught up in the extensive selection of artifacts, which is why we limit our groups to a maximum of 6 participants per guide to guarantee an intimate experience. Home to historical objects from all around the globe our expert guide will introduce you to Britain’s best including: the famous Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles, the Anglo Saxon Sutton Ho mask and plenty more!

• Make your way past over 8 million Greek, British Roman and Egyptian historic artifacts alongside our expert guide

• Let our guide introduce you to the most famous AND lesser-known oddities stored within these magnificent walls

• Explore the extensive history of this museum which - being older than the USA - has plenty of facts to be discovered

• Marvel at the Rosetta stone in a group no larger than 6!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Bags exceeding 40x40x50 and weighing 8 kilo’s or more are prohibited from entering

• The museum does not offer cloakroom services

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

• This tour operates with a maximum of 6 participants per guide

Please note that due to the size of the museum, it may not be possible to cover every room. Your tour guide will tailor the tour to include key highlights and your personal preferences.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Fully guided experience

Ancient Egypt & mummies

Enlightenment Gallery

Portland vase

Parthenon Marbles

Medieval Europe collection

Roman Britain collection

The Rosetta Stone

Sutton Hoo ship burial

Ancient Greece collection

Assyrian collection

Ancient Rome collection

Easter Island head

Aztec and Mayan collection

• Food/Beverages

• Gratuities

• Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off

What To Expect

The British Museum

From Egyptian mummies to Greek Parthenon Marbles and the Standard of Ur to the Hoa Hakananai'a, Easter Island Statue the British museum is packed to the brim with over 6000 years of human history. Whether you are passionate about Ancient Rome, can’t wait to lay your eyes upon the famous Anglo Saxon Helmet or would rather learn the story behind the Lewis Chessman set, our guide will go out of their way to show you the museums most memorable highlights.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private British Museum Tour

Private Option: Get your very own expert historian on your Private British Museum Tour.
Private Option: Experience the museum in an intimate up close, and fascinating way, like no one else.

Private Museum Tour for Kids

Private Family Experience: Private British Museum Tour for Kids with an engaging activities book full of fun games and challenges, with prizes to be won
English only: This tour is offered in English only to ensure the best possible experience.

Semi Private Guided tour at British Museum

Reviews

5.00

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Had a fabulous time. The...
MARY H,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a fabulous time. The guide (Luca) was amazing. He had a great depth of knowledge about everything we saw.
Great Experience
maryhL2242WL,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luca was an amazing guide and also very knowledgeable. He gave great information about everything we saw and took his time to explain if we were not sure.
Great visit to the British Museum with an excellent guide!
435clariceg,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luca was an exceptional tour guide. His knowledge and warm personality made it a memorable experience. If there was a higher rating it would be a 20. Thank you, Luca, it was so nice meeting you!
Great Tour of the British Museum with Luca
mmingfeilam,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luca was pretty awesome and gave us detailed info on a lot of the attractions, e.g. the Reading Room, remnants of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Rosetta Stone. The kids found all the extra knowledge very interesting and we had a great time at the British Museum.
A day at the museum
Jybeset,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luca was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide for the museum, we saw all of the core parts of the museum and learned a lot about Britain and the world. I would highly recommend him and liv any time!
Great tour of the British Museum.
V9541YHmichaels,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful tour with our guide, Luca Gavasci. He was knowledgeable and friendly. Luca managed to overcome the overwhelming nature of the British Museum by helping us notice and understand the logic behind the exhibits. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.
Great tour guide!
catherinetV30NH,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very knowledgeable and flexible to move through the exhibits that we were less interested in viewing. Very educated tour tide!
Highly recommend Luca. A subject matter expert!
electronicsecuritysl,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luca was a great tour guide. He is absolutely a subject matter expert. We will recommend him to our travel agent for future customers. I could follow him around and listen to him for days at the museum.
A great family outing!
Q1109MGes,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Matilda has so knowledgeable, engaging and a joy to be around for our kids, ourselves and our parents. We highly recommend her!
Great First Visit to the British Museum
W9566FAwilliamf,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing first visit to the British Museum. There was just so much to see! Highlights for us include the Assyrian exhibit, the Parthenon friezes, and the Lewis Chessmen. Our guide Luca was fantastic! He was so friendly and full of insightful information.