16 tours · €19–€259 per person · ★ 4.9
Every British Museum tour here was picked by hand: we read every listing and kept 16 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. The spread runs from €19 per person for a guided visit in Spanish to €259 per group for a private visit with museum entry. A private British Museum highlights tour lets you shape the visit around your interests with a guide just for your party.
Check the option before you book: an exclusive British Museum guided tour becomes a shared visit if you select the cheaper semi private option. The National Gallery combos exclude temporary exhibitions, and the family tours exclude hotel pickup and drop off, so plan to meet your guide there. The best reviewed British Museum tours come first below.
Maximize your stay with a visit to London’s two most prominent museums, the National Gallery and the British Museum. On this intimate 5.5 hour semi-pr...
On this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour visit one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts at the British Museum. Yo...
Is the Bible not as clear as you would like it to be? In this semi-private guided tour, you'll go through the British Museum, connecting numerous an...
Explore two of London’s top attractions in one day on this 5.5-hour exclusive guided museum combo tour of the National Gallery and British Museum. Fol...
Forget about big groups of strangers or running after a guide with a tight schedule leading a big group. Treat your family, your friends, your partner...
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...
Enjoy a private tour of The British Museum, one of the largest museums of its kind in the world, with more than eight million items on display. With t...
Described as 'the World's Museum', there simply is no other collection on earth as spectacular as that within the walls of the British Museum. With a ...
Described as 'the World's Museum', there simply is no other collection on earth as spectacular as that within the walls of the British Museum. With a ...
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 guid...
When in London with your children don’t miss this special 2.5-hour Private British Museum Tour for Kids and Families! With more than 8 million objects...
This 3-hours private British Museum highlights tour for kids and families is a must for those visiting London with children. With in excess of 8 milli...
Such a large museum can be overwhelming for visitors. With our visit you will see the most important pieces that the museum has in a fun and enjoyable...
Follow in the footsteps of great archaeologists, relic hunters and explorers who acquired the treasures of the British Museum, and learn about their a...
Because there is so much to see, you could spend a week at the British Museum and still not discover it all. See the main highlights of the UK's large...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 15, 2026 · Ranked by Visit purpose, group format, price, duration, inclusions and review evidence. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared all 16 handpicked British Museum tours on this page: museum entry is free, so you pay for guiding.
For a first visit, book the Semi-Private Museum Tour: max eight guests, minimum two to run; 2h 30m at €105 per person, 4.97 from 1,151 reviews.
Choose the shared archaeology tour with a qualified archaeologist: 5h 30m at €50 per person, 4.93 from 123 reviews; lunch excluded.
Choose private guiding at your party's pace: 2h at €167 per group/vehicle, 4.97 from 244 reviews; English or Italian only.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Museum Semi-Private, max eight | First visit, max eight guests | €105 per person | 4.97★ (1,151) | 2h 30m | Not for wheelchair users or those with walking disabilities |
| British Museum Priority Timeslots, English | Shared highlights: 2h | €42 per person | 4.89★ (557) | 2h | Headset requires a separate tour option |
| Crash Course in Archaeology | Archaeology with a specialist | €50 per person | 4.93★ (123) | 5h 30m | Allow 5h 30m; lunch excluded |
| Explore Biblical Artifacts | Bible passages and artifacts | €66 per person | 5★ (143) | 3h–4h | Minimum two guests; English only |
| Private Guided Tour, Tickets Included | Your party's pace, group price | €167 per group/vehicle | 4.97★ (244) | 2h | English or Italian only; tickets texted the day before |
| Private Guided Tour, up to six | Private highlights, up to six | €297 per group/vehicle | 5★ (57) | 2h 30m | Transport excluded; English only |
| Private British Museum for Kids and Families | Private guiding for children | €205 per person | 4.96★ (67) | 2h 30m | Per person, minimum two guests; no hotel pickup |
| British Museum & National Gallery, shared | Both museums, max eight guests | €215 per person | 5★ (201) | 5h 30m | Two guests needed to run; no wheelchair access |
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Maximize your stay with a visit to London’s two most prominent museums, the National Gallery and the British Museum. On this intimate 5.5 hour semi-pr...
Is the Bible not as clear as you would like it to be? In this semi-private guided tour, you'll go through the British Museum, connecting numerous an...
On this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour visit one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts at the British Museum. Yo...
Forget about big groups of strangers or running after a guide with a tight schedule leading a big group. Treat your family, your friends, your partner...
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 guid...
Follow in the footsteps of great archaeologists, relic hunters and explorers who acquired the treasures of the British Museum, and learn about their a...
Because there is so much to see, you could spend a week at the British Museum and still not discover it all. See the main highlights of the UK's large...