British Museum & National Gallery Private Tour
Covent Garden, London
Discover 2 million years of human history, art and culture at the British Museum! See and learn about the Rosetta Stone, Elgin Marbles and other rare treasures from all around the globe.
British Museum and National Gallery Guided Tours in London
Explore world history through expert-guided tours at the British Museum and the National Gallery in London, suitable for history and art enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Visit the British Museum with a 5-star expert guide
- Learn about world history, archaeology, and ethnography
- Discover key works at the National Gallery on private tours (4- and 5.5-hour options)
- Round-trip private car transfer from your accommodation included (3.5- and 5.5-hour private tours)
- Group tour option: British Museum with a visit to the Royal Opera House (4-hour group tour)
Description
Join a licensed expert guide for an in-depth journey through human history at the British Museum, the oldest national public museum worldwide. Choose between private and group tours with reserved entry tickets included.
The 2-hour private tour offers an exclusive experience led by a specialist in world history, archaeology, and ethnography. Explore artifacts from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and beyond, including key objects like the Rosetta Stone replica, the Babylonian Queen of the Night relief, and a column from the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus.
The 3.5-hour option combines a 2-hour private museum tour with 1.5 hours of private round-trip transfer from your London accommodation in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. Transfers reduce walking and include pickup and drop-off.
Extend your visit with the 4-hour private tour, which adds a guided visit to the National Gallery's notable collection of Western paintings by artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh, and others.
The 5.5-hour option combines the extended 4-hour museum tours with private car transfers to and from your accommodation. Transfers between the British Museum and the National Gallery are not included.
The 4-hour group tour offers a guided visit to the British Museum with reserved entry, followed by a walk through Covent Garden to view the Royal Opera House. Group tours are conducted in English by licensed Blue Badge Guides and limited to 25 participants.
Includes
- Guided tour of the British Museum and the National Gallery (private or group, depending on selected option)
- 5-star licensed guide fluent in your selected language
- Private tour of permanent exhibitions at the British Museum (private tours only)
- Group tour of permanent exhibitions at the British Museum (4-hour group tour only)
- Private tour of permanent exhibitions at the National Gallery (4- and 5.5-hour private tours only)
- Round-trip private car transfer with pickup and drop-off (3.5- and 5.5-hour private tours only)
Excludes
- Private tour of National Gallery exhibitions on 2- and 3.5-hour private tours and 4-hour group tour
- Round-trip transfer on 2- and 4-hour private tours and 4-hour group tour
- Private guide on 4-hour group tour
Important Information
- You will receive a tour confirmation email the day before the experience.
- Tour type and itinerary depend on your selected option.
- Admission to British Museum and National Gallery covers permanent exhibitions only; tickets for temporary exhibitions can be purchased separately.
- 3.5- and 5.5-hour options include approximately 1.5 hours of round-trip transfers; transit between museums is not included.
- Standard cars accommodate 1-4 people; larger vans for groups of 5 or more.
- Private tour group sizes: 1 guide per 1-30 people for 2- and 3.5-hour tours; 1 guide per 1-11 people for 4- and 5.5-hour tours.
- Group tours limited to 25 participants, conducted in one language; not suitable for guests with disabilities.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, book private tours in advance, bring comfortable shoes, and plan visits during museum opening hours to avoid crowds.
