--- title: British Museum & National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Combo Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 215 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 82 duration_minutes: 330 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 4 of 16 (British Museum Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/british-museum-national-gallery-of-london-exclusive-guided-combo-tour/ --- # British Museum & National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Combo Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet by the red telephone booth closest… - Group size varies by option: max 8 from €215 · private from €525 - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €16: ages 0 to 9 ## Key facts - Price: from €215 per person for the SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English option; other options up to €525 - Duration: 5h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 82 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% 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 8ppl Max. English | €215 / person | English | Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | | Private Spanish Tour 10am | €525 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break) | | Private English Tour 10am | €525 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break);Wheelchair Friendly | | Private French Tour 10am | €525 / person (for 2+ people) | French | Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break) | ## 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) ## 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 1. **The British Museum** (2h 30m) - 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,... 2. **The National Gallery** (2h 30m) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - 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 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.  Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ_0xs7TMbdkgR-crMMflPHow ## Good to know - 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €430 | €215 | | 4 | €860 | €215 | | 6 | €1050 | €175 | 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 · #4 of 16** | €215 | 5h 30m | 5.0 (82) | 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 | | [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 #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. 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