Ancient Egyptian statues, carvings and the Rosetta Stone anchor a private tour for your party through the British Museum. An expert guide can adapt the route to your particular interests; meals are excluded. 5 from 46 reviews at €208 per person for 3h.
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. Your private expert guide will also show you mummies, Viking treasures, and even the chess set that inspired a magical version of the game in Harry Potter.
Alongside these highlights, you'll also get to discover the hidden gems and secrets of this astounding collection as your private expert guide takes you through this in-depth experience.
This tour runs daily. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.
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 ON BOOKING SO WE CAN COORDINATE YOUR PREFERRED START TIME.
Open in Google MapsMeet 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 ON BOOKING SO WE CAN COORDINATE YOUR PREFERRED START TIME.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #8 of 16 | €208 | 3h | 5.0 (46) | private |
| British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max | €215 | 5h 30m | 5.0 (201) | shared |
| British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max | €105 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (1151) | shared |
| Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum | €66 | 3h | 5.0 (143) | shared |
Ranked #8 of 16 in British Museum Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €259, median €105; typical length 2h 30m. 9 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 16 British Museum Tours