--- title: British Museum In-Depth Private Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 208 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 8 of 16 (British Museum Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/british-museum-in-depth-private-guided-tour/ --- # British Museum In-Depth Private Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## 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. 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your private expert guide outside… - Food not included: Dinner, Lunch - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €131: ages 5 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €208 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 46 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 - Private expert guide - Ability to customize tour, let us know the particular point of interest of The British Museum ## Not included - Dinner - Gratuities - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **The British Museum** (3h) - 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 ON BOOKING SO WE CAN COORDINATE YOUR PREFERRED START TIME. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ7SYYrjMbdkgRzxKTdnSQxMw ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Wheelchair accessible ## Compared with other British Museum Tours | 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](/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 #8 of 16 in British Museum Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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