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London: British Museum Guided Tour & Priority Entry

4.5 · 73 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 89% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by My Tour London Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Italian, French
Start & pickup
10:30, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The Rosetta Stone, Benin Bronzes and Tree of Life sculpture feature in a guided selection of British Museum exhibits.

A live guide is included; transport and refreshments are excluded. 4.52 from 73 reviews at €27 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #16 of 16 in British Museum Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €27 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Live Tour Guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Brunch

Children from €24 (ages 1 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.5
73 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 65 of 73

Star breakdown of all 73 ratings

5 stars
58 · 79%
4 stars
7 · 10%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 3%
1 star
5 · 7%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the historical context and help navigating the museum; background noise can make the guide hard to hear.

Praised

  • Historical context that explains the significance of the artefacts
  • Help navigating a large museum and finding its main exhibits
  • Engaging guides using humour and stories to explain the collection
  • Answers to questions and stops tailored to visitors' interests

Complaints

  • Busy galleries and background noise can make the guide difficult to hear
  • Some enjoy the storytelling, while others find it rambling or difficult to follow
  • Some report tours not going ahead and unanswered messages to the operator

Written by Guidekin from the 56 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (29 July 2024 to 25 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
You will meet your guide after the security check at the British Museum near the stairs on the left-hand side. We will contact you via WhatsApp or the Viator messaging app and provide you with the Tour Guide details and a photo of the location. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:30, 14:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
My Tour London; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Children from €24 ages 1 to 17

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other British Museum Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #16 of 16€272h4.52 (73)shared
British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max€2155h 30m5.0 (201)shared
Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum€663h5.0 (143)shared
British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max€1052h 30m4.97 (1156)shared

Ranked #16 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 €27 per adult