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British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

5.0 Excellent 1151 reviews
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2h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Explore a selected set of British Museum artifacts with a guide in a small shared group of up to eight guests. Temporary exhibitions are excluded, and this tour is not available to wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities. 4.97 from 1,151 reviews at €105 per person for 2h 30m.

From the guide

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. Your engaging tour guide will take you through a curated selection of cultural and artistic works, sharing the history that will help you understand and appreciate a small portion of the 8 million items at the British Museum.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Semi-Private Museum Tour

from €105 / person
Guide: English

"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum

What this option includes

This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR

from €286 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Private Guide Just For You: Private Museum Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Wheelchair Friendly

Private Family/ Kid Friendly

from €286 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Best PRIVATE option if traveling with guests of all ages. With guides specialized for kids or Teens and everyone in between

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10:00, 13:30, 17:00
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 13:30, 17:00. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Semi-Private Museum Tour
Duration 2.5 Hours
Professional Tour Guide
Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum

What's Not Included

Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Itinerary

The British Museum Stop 1
Trade in paintings for mummies and historical artifacts on a tour of the British Museum. The enormous collection spans 6000 years of human history, featuring items from all over the world like Samurai armor and rare Assyrian lion hunt reliefs. Your guide will take a serious but enjoyable approach towards the museum’s galleries, discussing primitive tribes and fallen empires through a carefully chosen selection of items. You’ll learn about the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone – the actual rock, not the language learning program. Walk away with an understanding of what we humans have achieved during our short history and hopefully you’ll be proud to call yourself a part of this incredible species.

Departure & Return

Start point

Meet your guide outside the gates of the museum by the red telephone booth situated to the left of the main gates of the museum on the sidewalk of Great Russell Street across from Starbucks.

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End point

Meet your guide outside the gates of the museum by the red telephone booth situated to the left of the main gates of the museum on the sidewalk of Great Russell Street across from Starbucks.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Notes: British Museum and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other British Museum Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #2 of 16€1052h 30m4.97 (1151)varies by option
British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max€2155h 30m5.0 (201)shared
Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum€663h5.0 (143)shared
British Museum & National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Combo Tour€2155h 30m5.0 (82)private

Ranked #2 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

From € 105 / person