Private Tour
Victoria and Albert Museum Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Uncover the wonders of the fascinating V&A museum, where your guide's insider knowledge will bring the exhibits to life! Discover its 3.5 million objects of art and design spanning 2000 years of human history. Explore fascinating architecture, art, history, culture and design from around the world and from Britain and Europe itself. Marvel at some of the best sculptures from around Europe from Donatello to Rodin, Da Vinci's notebooks, the famous Raphael Cartoons owned by Henry the 8th, discover a mechanical musical tiger from India, marvel at the Chinese Imperial Throne, be impressed by the world's oldest Persian carpet and round it all off with a visit to the best cafe in any museum in the world, designed by leading British artist Sir William Morris! Suitable for all travellers!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private guide for your group
Tips
What To Expect
V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a private tour just for your group. I will take you to the V&A museum and over a 2.5 hours highlights tour lead you to discover the most unique and important objects in this important world leading collection of art, history and design.
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Victoria and Albert Museum Private Tour
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Relaxed and insightful tour with Kathy
Joekstrips,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a really enjoyable tour of the V&A Museum with Kathy. She was friendly, easy to talk to, and clearly knew her stuff. She pointed out some interesting details I would’ve missed on my own, and kept things engaging without going overboard. A nice way to explore the museum if you want a bit more context and a relaxed pace.
Highly recommend for anyone wanting a deeper look at the V&A’s stunning collections. Brilliant Private Tour 😀
Trek771850,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful experience on the private tour of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and had a real passion for the art, design, and fashion collections. They communicated everything clearly and made the history behind the pieces feel engaging and accessible. I really appreciated how they tailored the tour to our interests and took the time to answer questions in a thoughtful, easy-to-understand way. I came away having learned a lot and genuinely enjoyed it.
Captivating Journey Through Art, Design, and History
peterbC7026MD,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This V&A tour provided an exceptional experience into the museum’s most iconic treasures... from the majestic hall of the Raphael Cartoons to the provocative Tipu’s Tiger. The guide masterfully blended historical context, and artistic insight, bringing centuries of creativity to life. With lively anecdotes, and clear explanations, the tour guide connected individual objects to broader global histories, from imperial politics to Renaissance innovation. A rich, engaging experience that left me seeing the world through the highlights of the V&A's vast collection.
Tour with Kathy
Roberta J,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour of the Victoria and Albert museum with Kathy was outstanding. She exhibited a deep knowledge of the building and exhibits. This tour was the highlight of our London visit.
Excellent tour.
Steve M,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent informative tour. Well paced and thorough. Our tour guide helped us enjoy a very extensive collection of art and cultural history.
Fabulous tour!
Barbara S,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous tour of the V&A. Kathy was a wonderful guide. She was able to show us the best of this massive museum, and make it approachable and interesting. She was great at explaining how various objects fit together, their place in history, why they were included in the museum. We left the tour with a new understanding of British history, industry, fine and decorative arts. I strongly recommend touring the V&A with Kathy. She brought the museum to life for us and our time with her flew by quickly. Definitely a fabulous tour!
Unique Stories
John B,
May 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Kathy was an excellent guide with unique stories of the museum and its colorful history. More time would have been desirable.
Kathy, our tour guide,...
John C,
Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kathy, our tour guide, provided a very detailed exposition of various highlights from the museum. Her wealth of knowledge and the ability to explain the intricate historical details made her an ideal guide. I would recommend her to anyone who is interested in the contents of this great museum.
Wonderful experience!
Gillian S,
Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Kathy, truly brought the V&A to life for our family. She asked in advance about what might interest our children and made sure we saw those elements in the exhibitions. We really enjoyed our time in her company and would highly recommend her to others.
Disappointing communication
Inspire42065384314,
Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Very disappointed. It was a last-minute booking (the day before), but the tour operator cancelled at 5 mins past midnight on the tour day. We turned up on time and only when we checked emails did we see the cancellation. It's not great communication. We now have to wait 5-7 days for a refund. Not impressed
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