Private Guided Tour of the British Museum - Tickets Included

Rated 5 Stars, based on 149 Reviews.
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.
British Museum Highlights Private Guided Tour

Rated 5 Stars, based on 23 Reviews.
Described as 'the World's Museum', there simply is no other collection on earth as spectacular as that within the walls of the British Museum. With a dazzling swathe of artifacts from throughout the world and its history, your private expert guide will condense the very best it has to offer.
Marvel at Ancient Egyptian statues and carvings, as you hear about the geniuses who cracked the code of hieroglyphics, using the famous Rosetta Stone. Then, be blown away by the craftsmanship and detail that the Parthenon Marbles boast, as you discover the contentious history of these masterpieces. Alongside your private expert guide, you'll also see mummies, Viking treasures, and even the chess set that inspired a magical version of the game in Harry Potter.
This highlights tour will show you the best of the British Museum in an hour. If you'd prefer a more in-depth experience, with more of the hidden gems and secrets that the collection has to offer, check out our 3-hour version of this tour.
British Museum In-Depth Private Guided Tour

Rated 5 Stars, based on 39 Reviews.
Described as 'the World's Museum', there simply is no other collection on earth as spectacular as that within the walls of the British Museum. With a dazzling swathe of artifacts from throughout the world and its history, your private expert guide will condense the very best it has to offer.
Marvel at Ancient Egyptian statues and carvings, as you hear about the geniuses who cracked the code of hieroglyphics, using the famous Rosetta Stone. Then, be blown away by the craftsmanship and detail that the Parthenon Marbles boast, as you discover the contentious history of these masterpieces. Your private expert guide will also show you mummies, Viking treasures, and even the chess set that inspired a magical version of the game in Harry Potter.
Alongside these highlights, you'll also get to discover the hidden gems and secrets of this astounding collection as your private expert guide takes you through this in-depth experience.
British Museum London Private Guided Tour - 3 hour

Rated 5 Stars, based on 19 Reviews.
Enjoy a private tour of The British Museum, one of the largest museums of its kind in the world, with more than eight million items on display. With this tour, make the most of your time with an experienced guide and an itinerary designed to take in many amazing highlights from cultures around the world, from earliest times up to the present day. Experience a fascinating journey through human history, art, and culture. Your tour includes admission for the Museum and you can choose between a morning or afternoon tour.
• Tour The British Museum with a private guide.
• This tour lasts three hours, which allows plenty of time to see the museum’s collections.
• Meet your guide at The Rear Entrance on Montague Place.
• Tailor the tour to suit your party’s interests.
We provide bespoke, friendly and informative guided tours to suit all clients, ensuring that your tour will be entertaining. We enjoy sharing our knowledge of the collections, making your visit very special and memorable.
Private Guided Tour of the British Museum

Rated 5 Stars, based on 41 Reviews.
One price for up to six. A completely private, guided highlights tour of one of the greatest museums in the world. I am an friendly, insured, licensed, Blue Badge Guide with a degree in Classical History. I cut away myths and explain a wide range of the most important objects in the collection. The Rosetta Stone, Egyptian Pharaohs, a scared metal cat. The Parthenon marbles, to a bust of Homer and spectacular, classical jewellery. Unusual roman glass, to Pompeii wall paintings. Early British gold and silver from a boat burial. I work with families, and their children are very welcome, as are groups, couples, individuals and students. We also enter very quickly as we will be to the front of the line.
Private London British Museum Tour for Kids and Families

Rated 4.9 Stars, based on 53 Reviews.
When in London with your children don’t miss this special 2.5-hour Private British Museum Tour for Kids and Families! With more than 8 million objects the British Museum is the biggest collection in the world picturing the human culture since its origins.
With our kids-friendly professional guide you will see the museum highlights and learn more about famous masterpiecies as the Athens’ Parthenon ancient sculptures, the Rosetta Stone, Ginger the Egyptian mummy, Sutton Hoo Treasure, Vidandola Tablets, Lewis Chessmen and much more!
British Museum Private Tour

Rated 5 Stars, based on 5 Reviews.
Join me for a personalised tour of this Amazing Museum of 8 million objects! Meet 5500 year old Egyptian mummies, learn the secrets of the Rosetta stone, find hidden treasure from the Persian Empire, hear about England's Anglo-saxon past at the Sutton Hoo Helmet, marvel at the Greek Parthenon sculptures, and even see one of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World!
A guide is essential in this museum to navigate the vast collection. I can bring the highlights of the museums collection to life with the stories of their discoveries.
Objects seen include: Rosetta Stone, Royal Game of Ur, Egyptian mummies, Oxus Treasure, Cyrus cylinder, Sutton Hoo Helmet, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Assyrian Lion Reliefs, the Parthenon Sculptures, Rameses the Second head.
Semi Private Guided tour at British Museum

Rated 5 Stars, based on 7 Reviews.
Join our guide on a discovery through human history and culture exploring the most important sites of this impeccable museum in approximately 2,5 hours. With a collection exceeding 8 million pieces it is easy to get caught up in the extensive selection of artifacts, which is why we limit our groups to a maximum of 6 participants per guide to guarantee an intimate experience. Home to historical objects from all around the globe our expert guide will introduce you to Britain’s best including: the famous Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles, the Anglo Saxon Sutton Ho mask and plenty more!
• Make your way past over 8 million Greek, British Roman and Egyptian historic artifacts alongside our expert guide
• Let our guide introduce you to the most famous AND lesser-known oddities stored within these magnificent walls
• Explore the extensive history of this museum which - being older than the USA - has plenty of facts to be discovered
• Marvel at the Rosetta stone in a group no larger than 6!
Private Guided Tour at British Museum Highlights

Join your guide at the British Museum in London and explore its world-renowned collection in a small group of up to eight people. The museum, home to eight million artifacts spanning 6,000 years, offers a journey through the depths of human history.
Your guide begins with an introduction to the museum’s key pieces, including Samurai armor and Assyrian lion hunting reliefs from the 7th century BC. As you navigate through the galleries, you'll see carefully selected highlights like the Parthenon Marbles, the 12th-century Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone—key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Throughout the tour, your guide will provide engaging stories and historical insights, bringing each artifact to life. Once the guided portion concludes, you’re free to continue exploring the museum at your own pace.
Private Tour: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, British Museum

Rated 5 Stars, based on 1 Reviews.
Spend a day exploring London's 3 top-rated tourist attractions: the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and British Museum with a Licensed Private Guide! Tickets and transfers by London Underground are included.
Highlights:
• Visit London’s 3 top-rated attractions in 1 day with a 5-Star Private Guide
• Immerse yourself in the dark history of the Tower of London
• Skip the lines to Westminster Abbey and discover its royal heritage
• See ancient mummies and other treasures of the British Museum
• Use our convenient pickup and drop-off service and travel on the London Underground
This London tour offers a chance to visit 3 top-rated attractions in 1 day! We provide a Licensed Private Guide, convenient pickup and drop-off service, efficient transfers by London Underground and reserved entrance tickets to the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and the British Museum. Come and discover the best of London with us!
National Gallery and British Museum Private Tour London

See the world-famous paintings by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Titan, Vincent van Gogh and other Western-European masters on a guided tour of the National Gallery. Extended options: private transport and a visit to the renowned British Museum.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: National Gallery
This option includes a guided art tour of the National Gallery in London.
3,5-hour: National Gallery & Transfers
This option includes a 1,5H transfer and a 2H guided art tour of the National Gallery in London.
4-hour: National Gallery & British Museum
This option includes a guided art tour of the National Gallery and the British Museum in London.
5,5-hour: National Gallery, British Museum & Transfers
This option includes a 1,5H transfer and a 4H guided art tour of the National Gallery and the British Museum in London.
The National Gallery is one of the most visited art museums in the world and a must-do when you are in London.
The British Museum & London's National Gallery: Private Tour

Rated 5 Stars, based on 2 Reviews.
Explore two of the world's pre-eminent museums with a private guide. See the best of the British Museum and the National Gallery in half a day. First, explore the British Museum’s highlights, including the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon marbles from Greece, and the Egyptian mummies, along with any other of the museum’s millions of curiosities that pique your interest. Next, walk from Bloomsbury with your guide to Trafalgar Square, home of the National Gallery, a beautiful building, opened to the public in 1824. Here, your guide will take you through the vast collection of art, from the Italian Renaissance, Baroque, Dutch Golden Age, Romantics, Impressionists and many more. See world-famous art and learn about their many hidden meanings, and the dramatic lives of the artists themselves. Your tour finishes inside the gallery, for you to explore further at your leisure. Your guide can also make recommendations for the surrounding area, such as Westminster and Covent Garden.
Private Tour: British Museum and National Gallery

This is an arts and culture walking tour in central London. The British Museum is one of the world's greatest museums, showcasing human history, art, and culture from its earliest beginnings to the present, which manifests in thousands of the exhibits including the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian Mummies, Assyrian Lion Hunt Reliefs and Parthenon Sculptures.
National Gallery in London is a journey through over 700 years of Western European art. Located in Trafalgar Square, the gallery houses a world-class collection of paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries.
The experience of the British Museum and National Gallery in London is a captivating experience that combines the beauty of art, history, and culture, which is enhanced by its vibrant settings.
Our tours are private and led by our experienced professional guides or our 5 start service providers.
British Museum London Private Guided Tour with Expert Guide

Embark on a private guided tour of the British Museum, where you’ll explore its world-class collection with the expertise of a knowledgeable guide. From ancient Egyptian mummies to the iconic Rosetta Stone and the breathtaking Elgin Marbles, your guide will provide fascinating insights into the history and significance of each artifact. Tailored to your interests, the tour allows you to delve into the museum’s vast galleries at your own pace, uncovering the stories behind the objects that span millennia of human history. With a personalized experience, this tour offers a deeper connection to one of the world’s greatest cultural treasures.
Private Tour, The British Museum, popular with Families & Small Groups

Rated 5 Stars, based on 4 Reviews.
Join us for this 2.5 hour tour of the spectacular British Museum. This collection is home to over 8 million objects. Your journey takes in ancient Egypt through the Greek Empire and the Easter Island statue, finishing in more modern times. Your tour is designed to cover the highlights; however, it's always possible to stop and look at something that's caught your interest.
Your children can enjoy an interactive quiz and captivating stories about Greek Gods, then delight in the gory details of how Egyptians were mummified. Your private Blue Badge guide is full of facts and stories to engage and entertain you during your tour, making for a terrific experience.
This tour departs twice daily.
Private Highlights Tour of the British Museum

Rated 5 Stars, based on 3 Reviews.
There is nothing quite like spending an afternoon at the "World's Museum" - the legendary British Museum. No trip to London is complete without it.
On this 3-hour tour, you'll explore thousands of years of human history, archaeology, and world culture - all without shying away from controversial topics.
You'll see all of the highlights of the British Museum without ever feeling rushed. Together, we'll examine Egyptian mummies, decipher the Rosetta Stone, gaze up at an Easter Island moai, debate the Parthenon Sculptures, and so much more.
Each tour is far from a 'cookie-cutter' experience where the guide follows a rigid script. Instead, I listen to your preferences and interests and craft an experience that speaks to you on a deeper level.
You'll leave with a whole new understanding of the complexities of heritage, history, and museums in general.
The British Museum is a special and complicated place. Let's explore it together.
Half Day Private Guided British Museum Tour

With 12 years experience of Licensed Guiding with thousand of international guests, I am ready to share my extensive background in history.
We can explore artefacts from ancient civilisation, iconic pieces like the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles, and cultural treasures from around the world, including Egypt, Mesopotamia, Asia, Africa... The museum offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of global cultures and their historical significance.
It serves as a virtual introduction, enticing them to explore the details of your British Museum tour. By providing insights into the unique aspects and highlights of the tour, it helps potential participants understand what makes your experience special.
Private Walking Tour of British Museum

Embark on an enriching journey through history with our Private Walking Tour of the British Museum, brought to you by Tour Travel & More via Viator. Delve into the depths of one of the world's most renowned museums, where each artifact tells a fascinating story of human civilization.
This comprehensive 2-hour tour includes an expert guide from Tour Travel & More who will provide in-depth commentary and contextualize each exhibit within its historical and cultural significance. Please note that entrance to the British Museum is free, and this tour includes the services of the guide only.
The Great British Museum Experience Private Tour

Visit the world’s oldest national public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture.
The British Museum in London is home to around 8 million artefacts and is a must on many peoples visit to London. Your guide will ensure that your experience is maximised as you journey through time hearing the background to some of the most important pieces on display in this great collection.
As you walk through time your guide will curate detailed information on individual objects in one of the greatest collections of antiquities in the world. You will head straight to the historic highlights making the most of your visit.
Highlights:
8 million objects on display
Learn about the artefacts’ history and story from a guide
Rosetta Stone
Prehistoric Tools
The Elgin Marbles
Sutton Hoo
Lewis Chessman
Hear of the British Museum's rich history
Receive tailored information from your guide
Customise the itinerary of this bespoke tour and receive personalised attention from a guide
Explore the Highlights of the British Museum: Private Tour

Explore one of the world's pre-eminent museums of culture and history –the British Museum— with a private guide.
First, your private guide will help you get your bearings in the bright Main Hall, where the museum’s grandeur is on full display.
Then, you and your guide will begin exploring the highlights of the British Museum’s behemoth collection, including seeing the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin marbles of the Acropolis, and the Egyptian mummies, along with any other of the museum’s millions of curiosities which pique your interest.
After two hours, your guide will point you in the direction of other exhibits you may wish to explore, before departing with you.