--- title: British Museum London Private Guided Tour - 3 hour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 262 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 7 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-private-guided-tour-3-hour/ --- # British Museum London Private Guided Tour - 3 hour **Guidekin's take:** Shape a route through The British Museum's collections around your interests on a private tour for your party. 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. ## Overview Enjoy 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet at Main Entrance, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €262 per group/vehicle - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: ArtGuides ## What's included - Personal Tour Guide with an Itinerary to suit your wishes and needs. - Admission Ticket to the Museum ## Not included - Food & Drink - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **The British Museum** (3h; admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 14:00 - 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 at Main Entrance, Under the Portico (outside) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJB9OTMDIbdkgRp0JWbQGZsS8 ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Wheelchair accessible ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €262 | €131 | | 4 | €262 | €66 | | 6 | €262 | €44 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in British Museum Tours start at €19 per person. ## Compared with other British Museum Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 16** | €262 per group | 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 #7 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. 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