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title: British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
lang: en
type: tour
city: London
country: United Kingdom
price: 105
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 1151
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 2 of 16 (British Museum Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/british-museum-london-guided-tour-semi-private-8ppl-max/
---

# British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

**Guidekin's take:** 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 1151 reviews at €105 per person for 2h 30m.

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet your guide outside the gates of the…
- Group size varies by option: max 8 from €105 · private from €286
- Starts 10:00, 13:30, 17:00: 3 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €10: ages 0 to 9

## Key facts

- Price: from €105 per person for the Semi-Private Museum Tour option; other options up to €286
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 1151 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Babylon Tours London

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Private Museum Tour | €105 / person | English | "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. |
| UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR | €286 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | €286 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Best PRIVATE option if traveling with guests of all ages. With guides specialized for kids or Teens and everyone in between |

## 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

## 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

1. **The British Museum** - 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...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 13:30, 17:00
- 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 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.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJB9OTMDIbdkgRp0JWbQGZsS8

## Good to know

- 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.

## Compared with other British Museum Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 16** | €105 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (1151) | varies by option |
| [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 |
| [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 |
| [British Museum & National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Combo Tour](/uk/london/tours/british-museum-national-gallery-of-london-exclusive-guided-combo-tour/?format=md) | €215 | 5h 30m | 5.0 (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.

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