--- title: British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 215 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 201 duration_minutes: 330 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 1 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-semi-private-8ppl-max/ --- # British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max **Guidekin's take:** Pair art at the National Gallery with historical objects at the British Museum in a small shared group of up to eight guests. Guided visits include a lunch break, but temporary exhibitions are excluded and the tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users. 5 from 201 reviews at €215 per person for 5h 30m. ## Overview Maximize your stay with a visit to London’s two most prominent museums, the National Gallery and the British Museum. On this intimate 5.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum combo tour, your informed guide will introduce you to the art and historical artifacts that draw millions of visitors to these two world-class collections. Tours are limited to just 8 guests, and the tour will pause for lunch between visits. ## 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 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €16: ages 0 to 9 ## Key facts - Price: from €215 per person for the 10am Semi-Private Museum Tour option; other options up to €525 - Duration: 5h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 201 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 10am Semi-Private Museum Tour | €215 / person | English | "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | | UPGRADE AS PRIVATE 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) | ## What's included - Semi-Private Guided Combo Museum Tour - Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break) - Professional Tour Guide - Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum ## Not included - Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi) - Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional) - Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair - Temporary exhibitions NOT included ## Itinerary 1. **The British Museum** (2h 30m) - Begin your half day experience by exploring the cultures and civilizations through the monumental collection at the British Museum spanning 6000 years of human history. It features items from all over the world like Samurai armor and rare Assyrian lion hunt reliefs. Your... 2. **The National Gallery** (2h 30m) - After a break for lunch, learn about the master painters whose names fill the halls of the National Gallery. You’ve heard of Seurat and da Vinci, but what do you really know about them? Learn about the painters behind the paintings as we browse our favorite works by other... ## 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 - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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) - A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed - Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. - Notes: British Museum and National Gallery 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. - 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience! ## Compared with other British Museum Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 16** | €215 | 5h 30m | 5.0 (201) | varies by option | | [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 | | [British Museum & National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Combo Tour](/uk/london/tours/british-museum-national-gallery-of-london-exclusive-guided-combo-tour/?format=md) | €215 | 5h 30m | 5.0 (82) | private | Ranked #1 of 16 in British Museum Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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