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British Museum & National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Combo Tour

5.0 Excellent 82 reviews
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5h 30m
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English, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Pair paintings at the National Gallery with the British Museum's collections on a private tour for your party. Guiding and a break are included; choose the private option, as a shared option is also sold, and temporary exhibitions are excluded. 5 from 82 reviews at €215 per person for 5h 30m.

From the guide

Explore two of London’s top attractions in one day on this 5.5-hour exclusive guided museum combo tour of the National Gallery and British Museum. Follow a private guide through the National Gallery’s hallways and admire famous works such as Jan van Eyck’s ‘Arnolfini Portrait’ or Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’. Along the way, learn of skilled artists like Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer, and look out for their paintings. Afterward, delve into 6,000 years of human history at The British Museum, and discover valuable treasures like the Oxus Treasure, the Parthenon sculptures, and the Rosetta Stone.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 4 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English

from €215 / person
Guide: English

Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide

What this option includes

This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

Private Spanish Tour 10am

from €525 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: Spanish

Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)

Private English Tour 10am

from €525 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break);Wheelchair Friendly

Private French Tour 10am

from €525 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: French

Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 10:00
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00. Scheduled through December 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

Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Guided Combo Museum Tour
Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)

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)
Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Itinerary

The British Museum Stop 1
Meet your private guide outside the British Museum at 10am, then step inside to begin your 5-hour tour. At The British Museum discover valuable treasures such as the Mummy of Katebet, the Oxus Treasure, the Parthenon sculptures, and the Rosetta Stone. During your tour, explore 6,000 years of human history and learn of primitive tribes and mighty empires through the ages.
2h 30m
The National Gallery Stop 2
After lunch (own expense), head onward to the National Gallery Admire works such as Johannes Vermeer’s A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, or Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, and hear essential details on the meanings behind the works. Explore the galleries and hallways — home to masterpieces by Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer — and gain insight into art history dating back to the 14th century. When your guided visit comes to an end, continue exploring at your leisure or step outside to conclude your tour.
2h 30m

Departure & Return

Start point

Meet by the red telephone booth closest to the main gate of British Museum. 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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Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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)
  • 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
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Compared with other British Museum Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #4 of 16€2155h 30m5.0 (82)varies by option
British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max€2155h 30m5.0 (201)shared
British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max€1052h 30m4.97 (1151)shared
Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum€663h5.0 (143)shared

Ranked #4 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 € 215 / person