--- title: British Museum Highlights Private Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 119 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 30 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 9 of 16 (British Museum Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/british-museum-highlights-private-guided-tour/ --- # British Museum Highlights Private Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Focus on British Museum highlights including Ancient Egyptian statues and the Rosetta Stone on a private tour for your party. An expert guide leads the interior visit, with scope to tailor it to your interests; meals are excluded. 5 from 30 reviews at €119 per person for 1h. ## Overview 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 dazzling swathe of artifacts from throughout the world and its history, your private expert guide will condense the very best it has to offer. Marvel at Ancient Egyptian statues and carvings, as you hear about the geniuses who cracked the code of hieroglyphics, using the famous Rosetta Stone. Then, be blown away by the craftsmanship and detail that the Parthenon Marbles boast, as you discover the contentious history of these masterpieces. Alongside your private expert guide, you'll also see mummies, Viking treasures, and even the chess set that inspired a magical version of the game in Harry Potter. This highlights tour will show you the best of the British Museum in an hour. If you'd prefer a more in-depth experience, with more of the hidden gems and secrets that the collection has to offer, check out our 3-hour version of this tour. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your private expert guide outside… - Food not included: Lunch, Dinner - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €101: ages 5 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €119 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 30 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Bespoke Britain ## What's included - Ability to personalise your tour - let us know if you have a particular area of interest! - Interior private guided highlights tour of the British Museum - Private expert guide for the duration of your tour ## Not included - Lunch - Dinner - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **The British Museum** (1h) - Discover the secrets of the 'World's Museum', as your private guide shows you the highlights of this renowned collection! From Ancient Egypt with mummies and monuments, to Viking treasures and Greek marbles, you simply won't believe the sheer volume of this extraordinary... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet your private expert guide outside the Museum Tavern opposite the British Museum - they'll have signage, so they'll be easy to find. PLEASE MESSAGE US AND WE WILL COORDINATE YOUR PREFERRED START TIME WITH YOU. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ7SYYrjMbdkgRzxKTdnSQxMw ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other British Museum Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 16** | €119 | 1h | 5.0 (30) | private | | [British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max](/uk/london/tours/british-museum-national-gallery-of-london-semi-private-8ppl-max/?format=md) | €215 | 5h 30m | 5.0 (201) | shared | | [British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max](/uk/london/tours/british-museum-london-guided-tour-semi-private-8ppl-max/?format=md) | €105 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (1151) | shared | | [Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum](/uk/london/tours/explore-biblical-artifacts-at-the-british-museum/?format=md) | €66 | 3h | 5.0 (143) | shared | Ranked #9 of 16 in British Museum Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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