Explore major artifacts and lesser known objects at the British Museum on a private tour for your party, with time to move at your own pace. Guiding and tickets are included, with tickets sent by text the day before; pricing is per group. 4.97 from 244 reviews at €167 per group/vehicle for 2h.
Forget about big groups of strangers or running after a guide with a tight schedule leading a big group. Treat your family, your friends, your partner or just yourself with this PRIVATE tour. No strangers will be part of the group, only you and whoever is travelling with you. In two hours you will visit the most important artifacts and lesser know objects. In this private tour you will be able to learn about many different civilizations in the humanity's history at your own pace, without having to follow a large group. The guide will be friendly, professional and will customize the tour according to the group needs, for example in case of couples or families with kids adapting the approach. The British Museum is huge but in 2 hours you will have an overview of the most significant objects like, but not limited to, the Rosetta Stone, Ramses II, Double headed serpent, Parthenon Marbles, the Moai from Easter Island, Lewis Chessmen, the Waddesdon Bequest and the Assyrian Lamassu.
This tour runs daily, departing at 10:30, 14:00. 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.
Please note that there may be long queues for security checks, we recommend arriving in advance. The tour guide will be waiting for you at the Information Desk, located in the Great Court, immediately to the right as you enter the museum. The entrance for ticket holders is on Great Russell Street.
Open in Google MapsPlease note that there may be long queues for security checks, we recommend arriving in advance. The tour guide will be waiting for you at the Information Desk, located in the Great Court, immediately to the right as you enter the museum. The entrance for ticket holders is on Great Russell Street.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 16 | €167 per group | 2h | 4.97 (244) | private |
| 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 (1151) | shared |
| Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum | €66 | 3h | 5.0 (143) | shared |
Ranked #5 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