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.
In our comparison: #4 of 16 in British Museum Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. EnglishThe page priceEnglish | Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | €215 |
| Private Spanish Tour 10amSpanish | Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break) | €525 for 2+ people |
| Private English Tour 10amEnglish | Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break);Wheelchair Friendly | €525 for 2+ people |
| Private French Tour 10amFrench | Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break) | €525 for 2+ people |
Children from €16 (ages 0 to 9). 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★: 82 of 82
Star breakdown of all 82 ratings
Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and tailored highlights; no recurring criticism is stated in the supplied reviews.
Written by Guidekin from the 81 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 May 2018 to 24 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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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 30mAfter 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 30mExplore 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.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #4 of 16 | €215 | 5h 30m | 5.0 (82) | varies by option |
| 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 #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