Private Tour

The British Museum London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

On this 2.5 hour exclusive guided museum tour, visit one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts at the British Museum. Our engaging tour guides 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.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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)

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Guided Museum Tour

Duration 2.5 Hours

Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)

Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Temporary exhibitions NOT included

What To Expect

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 including Samurai armor and rare Assyrian lion hunt reliefs. Our guides 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.

2 hours 30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private French Tour

Private Museum TourProfessional Tour Guide Exclusively For YouAvailable Daily At 10Am, 1Pm And 5Pm (5Pm Only On Fridays)

SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English

Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

Private Spanish Tour

Private Museum TourProfessional Tour Guide Exclusively For YouAvailable Daily At 10Am, 1Pm And 5Pm (5Pm Only On Fridays)

Family Tour! for KIDS or TEENS

Best option if traveling with guests of all ages. With a private guide specialized for kids or Teens and everyone in between!

Private English Tour

Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Wheelchair Friendly

Reviews

4.95

494 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

480

Fantastic venue with a fantastic guide
John A,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This would rank as one of the best guided tours we have participated in. The British Museum is stunning in its size and diversity of exhibits, but by far the best aspect was our guide Steph - an absolute powerhouse of knowledge, energy but most importantly passion. Steph's interaction, particularly with some of the younger members of the group was fantastic. Absolutely nothing to criticise and so much to compliment on this tour (well, lack of aircon on a 32 degree day maybe :-( Ten out of ten, an absolute "must do" if visiting London.
Great museum. Great guide. Hot weather in July with no AC
Robert G,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The Museum isn’t air conditioned several older folks left the tour because of stress from the heat. Obviously the content of the museum is epic the guide (Guy) was excellent.
First time to the British Museum.
Dennis R,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Be courteous to the other tour participants as well as the guide by being at the appointed areas on time, if not ahead of time. Our guide, Stephanie, was excellent! She was patient, professional, highly informative and personable. Highly recommend her as well as the toyr!
One of the world's great...
Bob D,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
One of the world's great museums. Your guide will hit the highlights, then you have the rest of the day to see everything else.
So grateful we did this!
Heather S,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Touring the museum with Becky was great! She made sure we saw the high profile exhibits early and before the crowds arrived. She also took us to some amazing exhibits that we probably would have overlooked without her expertise. She brought history to life and made this such a wonderful experience.