Admission and a personal guide are included, with an itinerary adapted to your needs; this is priced per group. 5 from 46 reviews at €262 per group/vehicle for 3h.
In our comparison: #8 of 16 in British Museum Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €262 per group.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 46 of 46
Star breakdown of all 46 ratings
Reviewers praise detailed storytelling and tailored routes through the collection; crowded galleries are the recurring caveat.
Written by Guidekin from the 45 most recent English reviews on Viator (27 August 2023 to 17 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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A private guided tour of the collections of The British Museum, with interesting and amusing stories relating to the amazing objects in the collection. Including: The Rosetta Stone, The Parthenon Marbles, The Enlightenment Room, The Waddesdon Bequest, Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman Treasures, The Sutton Hoo Treasure, The Lewis Chessmen, Chinese works of art, Prehistoric Carving, Hoa Hakanannai'a from Easter Island and many, many others.
3h · Admission includedEnjoy a private tour of The British Museum, one of the largest museums of its kind in the world, with more than eight million items on display. With this tour, make the most of your time with an experienced guide and an itinerary designed to take in many amazing highlights from cultures around the world, from earliest times up to the present day. Experience a fascinating journey through human history, art, and culture. Your tour includes admission for the Museum and you can choose between a morning or afternoon tour.
• Tour The British Museum with a private guide.
• This tour lasts three hours, which allows plenty of time to see the museum’s collections.
• Meet your guide at The Rear Entrance on Montague Place.
• Tailor the tour to suit your party’s interests.
We provide bespoke, friendly and informative guided tours to suit all clients, ensuring that your tour will be entertaining. We enjoy sharing our knowledge of the collections, making your visit very special and memorable.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #8 of 16 | €262 per group | 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 (1152) | 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