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Delve deep into ancient cultures with personalized guidance on our private museum expedition.

• Babylon Tours London

From €85-249

Discover more about The British Museum

With a world-famous collection spanning 6000 years of human history and every corner of the globe, the British Museum can seem overwhelming – but not with our expert guides! They’ll lead you through a selection of carefully chosen exhibits to ensure you get the best out of your time at this one-of-a-kind museum.  

You’ll explore key highlights of the British Museum’s superb collection, learning all about ancient civilizations and forgotten tribes as you take in the Mummy of Katebet, the Parthenon Marbles, the Lewis Chessmen, beautiful Samurai armor, the ancient Rosetta Stone and so much more. After a few hours of fascinating insights and engaging tales from your guide, we hope you’ll leave inspired by the scope of human achievement contained within this museum’s hallowed halls.  

Highlights Generally Include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc.)

The Rosetta Stone, the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics

The Parthenon Marbles, created under the supervision of master architect and sculptor, Phidias

The Mummy of Katebet, the Chantress of Amun, who held the title “King of the Gods”

The Lewis Chessmen, a group of 12 th century game pieces carved out of ivory

“Private Tour” means tour guide exclusively for you.

“Semi-Private” means group size is never more than 8 guests maximum.

Prices Vary Based on Group Size

• Adult €85-249 18 years of age or older
• Youth €85 Between 10 - 17 years of age
• Child €75 Between 0 - 9 years of age

Craig was great, my mom has a hard time with her hip and he let us go at our own pace.

Our guide, Becky, was very knowledgeable, personable, and professional. She offered to customize her tour to our preferences as we were a small group. I would highly recommend taking this tour, as it gave us a foundarion to further explore the more than 4 million pieces in the museum's collection. Many Thanks!!!

Angus Templeton was an great expert guide who gave us a fantastic highlight tour of the British Museum. His insights were great and his personality and enthusiasm made us right at home. Before leaving us he gave us wonderful ideas about how to tour the rest of the Museum on our own.

My guide was awesome. It was very much worth the money. I only had 1 day in London, and I wanted to see as much as possible. One could spend the entire day at the museum, and she made sure I saw the most important artifacts. I would highly recommend the private guided tour.

Angus is a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable and patient too. Loved the Museum.

Cathy is a terrific tour guide - we had two tours with her -- one at the British Museum and one at the National Gallery -- and learned a lot about the exhibits as well as the other works on display. I think this is a tour that is a must when in London.

Great experience! Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable! He kept it fun and exciting...He knew which items to see, explained the historical significance and could answer all our questions! Our teenager loved it too! We really valued this experience... Would recommend this to anyone going to the British Museum!

Christine D

The British Museum was my favorite tour of this trip! Our Tour Guide, Becky was great - she was very knowledgeable and gave us the top objects to see, and added some i was interested in. I was so impressed with her ability to answer all our questions and have very even-sided discussions on the items that specific countries wanted back - would definitely book this tour again on our next trip - in two hours you can only see a very small part of this museum.

Young lady was very knowledgeable and personable.

Private tour guide was knowledgeable, engaging and friendly personality.

FavoriteWalks

Highly recommend the 2.5 hour private tour with Becky who has such passion for history, myth, art and artifacts - all of which can be found in the British museum with its massive collection. The three of us all appreciated the time to stop and ask questions. We covered Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Mayan periods. Becky is completing a masters in museum studies and a perfect guide.

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The British Museum is amazing and HUGE, and there are only so many tours of museums you can do in one trip right? This is not to be missed. We booked ahead of time for the 2 hour private guided tour. I remember thinking, maybe I should just go to the museum and get the audio tour. So glad we opted for this. The Tour Guide, Jake met us at 10:00 for a 2 hour private tour. Jake was extremely organized, took us on a great tour showing us several of the important exhibits in walking order, and pointed out things and highlights he thought interesting. The highlights were extremely interesting. But beyond that Jake had an educational background that made him the best guide for those exhibits AND he liked what he was doing. We were extremely pleased with the tour but the tour guide REALLY made it happen for us! Thanks Babylon for a great tour.

My husband and I had been to the British Museum a couple of times, but always felt a little overwhelmed and like there was a lot we were missing because there is so much to see. So, we decided to hire a private guide. Going through the museum with our guide turned out to be one of the highlights of our UK vacation. I highly recommend hiring a guide! We met up with our guide, Jake, outside the British Museum on Aug 27th. He was on time, friendly and instantly made us feel welcome. He was really knowledgeable about the museum and his passion about the history of the exhibits was obvious. As we moved through the exhibits and artifacts, Jake really made them come to life with his explanations, stories, and historical accounts. Thanks to Jake for making our day so special!

Our tour guide, Becky, was incredibly knowledgeable and adjusted the tour to fit our interests. The time flew by because she had such interesting insights on every major artifact. We'd visited the British Museum before but it was so much more meaningful with a great guide.

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Discover the highlights of the British Museum on a private two hour tour, or include the Museum on a flexible full day London day tourThe British Museum was founded in 1753 and today has approx ...

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Private British Museum Tour

What to expect

With your very own expert historian on your  Private British Museum Tour , you will experience the museum in an intimate up close, and fascinating way, like no one else. Understanding, learning, and uncovering the secrets and hidden stories about the most famous objects on display as others wander around aimlessly through the gigantic and often overwhelming display. 

Maximize your time in a museum that boats over 8,000 fascinating objects from the past, as you discuss with your guide the importance of the objects, how we have come to understand them, and the incredible and often unbelievable stories behind them. Your customized private tour will take you to all the highlights the British Museum has to offer while allowing you the chance to pose questions to your guide getting to know them along the way, your time will allow you to focus more on your interest and see some sections in greater detail than others without feeling herded around. 

Opened in 1756 The British Museum is not only older than many counties but contains some of the oldest artifacts on earth, it is easy for even the most avid historian to be overmatured by this wealth of culture on a first or second-time visit, so join your local historian to see the best of this incredible and sometimes controversial collection of human history. From the groundbreaking Rosetta stone*, a tablet that allowed linguists to understand hieroglyphics, to perfectly preserved mummies, your personalized adventure through time is waiting for you.

Why book this tour

• Uncover the incredible stories from over 4000 years ago with an expert by your side
• Enjoy the Luxury of getting close and personal with the past with private guide
• See the museum like no other as your historian leads you too he highlights
• Marvel at objects from Ancient Marbles to Egyptian mummies
• Uncover the lesser known facts behind the best known objects in the world

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Take a journey back in time with your LivTours  Private British Museum Tour , and experience an educational, enlightening, and entertaining way to get close and personal with the world’s greatest treasures. Kiss goodbye to wandering through the giant collections of great museums and follow your expert as they take you right up and close for the best way to view history. Benefit from an expert’s understanding of mysterious and ancient objects as they share with you their knowledge, ask questions, and customize your tour to ensure you focus on what interests you while discovering new interests. 

Meet your guide just outside the museum in fashionable Bloomsbury (Buckingham Palace was chosen as the original location for the museum before the queen lived there) Follow your guide into a building that is more than just a museum, but is rather a visual walk-through world history, an interactive conversation with the past, from all four corners of the globe. Your expert will guide you on the best route to see the top highlights ensuring you maximize your time as well as covering a comprehensive walk through time, ensuring you ask questions to focus on your favorite century and place in world history. Beginning as a small collection to growing into a national museum this is an unmissable London highlight and there is no better way to understand the past than with the masterful storytelling of a guide by your side. 

This Tour Includes

• Enlightenment Gallery
• Aztec and Mayan collection
• Easter Island head
• Medieval Europe collection
• Sutton Hoo ship burial
• Roman Britain collection
• Ancient Egypt & mummies
• Ancient Rome collection
• Portland vase
• Money Gallery
• The Rosetta Stone
• Ancient Greece collection
• Parthenon Marbles
• Assyrian collection
• Privately guided experience

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When you book a LivTours Private Tour or Experience , you are guaranteed a dedicated, expert guide that allows you the flexibility to start your tour at a time which is convenient for you, making planning easy. Our private tours ensure that you will get a tailored experience to meet all your needs so we go at your pace, perfect for families with younger children, elderly, or individuals with accessibility needs. Please be advised that all private tours begin at a base price starting at two people* . Prices are inclusive of entry tickets where applicable.  *Some Ferrari private experiences are inclusive of one person only.

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British Museum tour

This is a museum where having a guide to help you navigate and explain all that you are seeing makes a huge difference as to how much you enjoy the visit and how much you will remember from the experience. Our LivTour guide, Mary, was an excellent guide, thorough, clear and precise and a lovely person as well. We saw the most important exhibits and learned so much from Mary. Thank you LivTour for this tour and for your wonderful guide, Mary.

British museum tour

Richard was our guide for this tour and he was amazing. Very knowledgeable and a great comunicator -- always very entertaining and never boring. The museum is one of the best in the world but there's alot to see. It's important to have a guide to help you navigate the museum, see as much as possible and learn about what you are seeing in a way that you'll remember. This tour, offered by LivTours, was the perfect way to see the British Museum. I'm sure their other museum tours, in other cities, are just as great!

Excellent tour

We booked the private tour of the British museum offered by LivTours and were very impressed with the entire experience. Friendly and competent customer service, excellent guide, perfect pace: all contributed to making this a really great tour. After this very positive experience, we will definitely book other tours with this company.

Definitely worth it

My wife and I were visiting London for the first time and decided to book this guided tour of the British Museum since we knew that the museum is one of the best (and most comprehensive) in the world. We enjoyed every minute of the tour and the time we spent with our excellent guide, Mary. She made history come alive and pointed out details and gave us insights that we wouldn't have known to look for without her. We both felt that the tour was worth every cent -- plus more!

My wife and I are museum buffs but we've found, over the years, that it is always best to visit a museum for the first time with a professional guide. We booked LivTours tour of the British Museum and we felt that we received an excellent introduction to this great museum and all that it has to offer. Our guide, Shelly, was wonderful -- very knowledgeable and also a very lovely person. She paced the tour to our possibilities and was always very attentive to our needs and special interests. There wasn't a question she couldn't answer. We will certainly try to book other tours with this company as we were very impressed with this tour and with their guide.

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The 5 Best British Museum Tours [2024 Reviews]

As the first national public museum of the world, the British Museum brings all kinds of cultures together with countless artifacts and historical accounts.

While there are plenty of incredible art museums in London, but if you’re a history buff like me, this is a can’t-miss! There’s a ton to see, however, so I highly recommend taking a proper tour to guide you through the most notable pieces.

I’ve carefully curated a guide to the 5 top tours of the British Museum out there, so you don’t have to worry about which ones are actually worth your time and money. Let’s jump right in!

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Best British Museum Guided Tours

Quick answer: the 5 best british museum private & guided tours for 2024.

• The British Museum London Guided Museum Tour – Semi-Private 8ppl Max
• Private Guided Tour of the British Museum
• Kid-Friendly Private British Museum Highlights and Walk to Covent Garden London
• The British Museum London – Exclusive Guided Museum Tour
• British Museum In-Depth Private Guided Tour

British Museum Tour Reviews

1. the british museum london guided museum tour – semi-private 8ppl max.

• Duration: 2.5 Hours
• Departure: Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG
• Departure Time: 10:00 AM, 1:30 & 5:00 PM
• Includes:  Semi-private museum tour, no more than 8 participants, professional tour guide

London’s cultural landscape is like some type of treasure trove filled with intense history, art, and fascinating artifacts. The British Museum London Guided Museum Tour – Semi-Private 8ppl Max  experience is one of those top-tier tours that I wish I’d found out about earlier.

If you want an in-depth yet intriguing way to see the over 6,000 years of history under one roof, look no further!

The tour starts off by meeting the guide right outside the museum gates, where we instantly hit it off and were able to ask them any questions we had along the way.

They asked us about any specific interests we had, and as our group was limited to just 8 participants, it felt very intimate and fun. We then received a briefing of what to expect and the history of the museum, which really set the tone for a fascinating next few hours.

Our whole group was open to seeing pretty much anything and everything, so we started off by following our educated guide through the different rooms to see a wide array of impressive ancient and medieval exhibits.

The Rosetta Stone was so fascinating to me, especially because it essentially unlocked the ancient Egyptian world, from the language to their afterlife beliefs.

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I’m a huge fan of ancient Greek sculptures, so being able to see the Parthenon sculptures was something of a dream – we even learned how a massive gold and ivory image of Athena used to stand inside the Parthenon!

What was really cool was that we easily had the best guide in the place, who spoke to us more like longtime friends and relayed information about each artifact in a way that was easy to comprehend.

They never made us feel like we should have a certain level of knowledge, and while our group varied in education about certain subjects he spoke to all of us in a way that made sense.

Overall, this was a great tour that I’d recommend to anyone of any age or background who’d like to explore the British Museum in an effective way.

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• Duration: 2 Hours
• Departure: Great Russell Street, London, UK
• Departure Time: 10:00 AM, 2:00 & 5:00 PM
• Includes: Licensed and insured guide, entrance ticket

I don’t know about you, but I’ve definitely taken some boring museum tours throughout my life and don’t always look forward to them. Many times, I’ve just wandered through museums and hoped for the best by reading up beforehand on some of the sites I’m most interested in.

However, with tours like the Private Guided Tour of the British Museum , my mind was changed and I discovered that with the right guide the entire experience can be elevated.

Upon meeting our guide, I was instantly captivated by both her knowledge and skilled way of speaking while showcasing the best the museum has to offer.

Sometimes it just feels like you’re wandering around or the guide is making things up as they go, but that was not the case here. She was a true leader and clearly knew exactly what she was talking about and where to go, taking a seamless route that tied everything together, effortlessly.

Even though the artifacts from room to room vary wildly, she somehow weaved each piece of history together, relating the different civilizations and discoveries to the other.

It was a super cool way to see the museum and learn, especially as I am a big fan of world history!

I learned a ton of fun facts and larger concepts that I admittedly didn’t even know about prior to this tour, and I loved how she included plenty of lesser-known artifacts, too.

The museum is so massive, that it will not only save you time but frustration by going on a curated experience such as this tour, with a guide who has a ton of in-depth knowledge.

While the tour lasts only a few hours, it flew by even faster than expected thanks to the captivating stories regaled to our little group. While it is a bit more expensive, this is a small-group experience maxing out at 6 people, so it’s well worth it!

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3. kid-friendly private british museum highlights and walk to covent garden london.

• Duration: 3 Hours
• Departure Time: 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
• Includes: Local guide, Professional Blue Badge guide, Private Tour

While the British Museum may not be the first sight that pops into your head when planning a trip with kids in tow, it’s actually perfect for curious young minds.

If that sounds like what you’re looking for, the Kid-Friendly Private British Museum Highlights and Walk to Covent Garden London Tour  is just the ticket!

Lead by expert guides who clearly have a knack for teaching and keeping younger people intrigued, this interactive tour is tailored specifically for children aged 6 to 12 years old. However, that’s not to say that it’s not for people older than that, or the information isn’t accurate.

In fact, I had a fantastic time and felt like this was some of the most fun I’ve ever had on a museum tour – as a child or as an adult!

The tour starts out with a warm welcome from your guide, who right off the bat created a space that made everyone feel comfortable enough to learn and ask any questions.

From Egyptian mummies and Greek sculptures to decoding hieroglyphics, this hands-on experience made these artifacts come to life.

As this is a private tour, you don’t have to worry about big groups and your guide will even help personalize the experience.

I know that moving through museums with kids can be a delicate manner, but our tour guide kept everyone so entertained that there wasn’t even a moment for them to think about “accidentally” touching something they weren’t supposed to or playing tag next to ancient artifacts.

They gave us a shortlist to the most popular sites, narrating each one with fascinating historical accounts in a way that younger kids can easily digest. If you’re looking to bring children to the British Museum, look no further, because this is the best tour of them all.

4. The British Museum London – Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

• Departure Time: 10:00 AM, 1:30 and 5:00 PM
• Includes:  Guided museum tour, tour guide

The British Museum holds around 8 million items – needless to say, you can spend quite a bit of time there if you don’t know what you’re looking for.

With The British Museum London – Exclusive Guided Museum Tour , you can rest easy knowing that your guide will create a custom itinerary designed around what you’re most interested in seeing!

These are the experts who know the museum like the back of their hand, maximizing your time in this absolute gem of an attraction.

Another huge pull for me with this tour was just how affordable it was for the sheer value received, making it one of those “biggest bang for your buck” experiences!

Lasting 2.5 hours, I wasn’t prepared for just how much I was able to see and learn about, at a pace that went smoothly and just made sense. This definitely isn’t one of those run-of-the-mill museum tours where the guide is just rattling off commonly known information!

We started out by meeting our guide right outside the museum gates, where they gave us a briefing on the history of the museum building and some of the most notable artifacts. We then got to head right inside, wasting no time to get to the best parts!

While the Rosetta Stone, mummies, and sculptures are absolute musts, I was surprised at the amount of amazing art!

Do not miss the drawings by Botticelli and Michelangelo, the Assyrian reliefs, the Lewis Chessmen, and much more! The tour consisting of carefully selected items was phenomenal, with our guide sharing tons of valuable, entertaining stories.

Our guide tailored our tour to lean a bit towards art as that’s one of my main interests, and I do recommend stopping by these exhibits! If you’re looking to gain a deeper understanding of what humans are capable of, let’s go!

5. British Museum In-Depth Private Guided Tour

• Departure: 49 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3BA
• Departure Time:  Varies
• Includes:  Private expert guide, customizable tour

Are you looking for a tour that’s just a couple of hours long to try and fill your itinerary with a fun, entertaining tour experience?

If so, then check out the British Museum In-Depth Private Guided Tour  is completely customizable, so there’s no more dealing with monotonous tours that you didn’t sign up for!

Known as the “World’s Museum”, expect to see lots of big tourist attractions, along with plenty of “hidden” gems that most don’t get to see.

I met up with my guide right outside the museum, and while I chose to do a morning tour, there are tons of different start times available for added convenience. As it’s just a few hours long, I’d say it’s super easy to fit into even the busiest of itineraries!

Before we got started, he did ask me if I had any specific interests or preferences as to what we explore inside the museum, creating a customized schedule based on that.

I couldn’t believe how affordable this tour was when I realized that it was completely private, which ended up literally just being me and my guide.

It was like I had a best friend local to the area taking me around to all the sites I want to see while giving me a fun, intriguing narrative on each one. I was able to ask plenty of questions, and he answered each one with confidence which only enriched my experience further.

I felt that this tour was very comfortable with a pace that wasn’t too fast nor too slow, even taking breaks intermittently to rest and go for a coffee/pastry!

I can say with confidence that this guide knew just about everything in the museum, and on the private tour I felt comfortable asking anything that came to mind. I highly recommend this tour for anyone!

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The The British Museum London Guided Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max is our Editors Choice for the best British Museum tour

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Best of the British Museum Private Tour

• In England’s fascinating capital city, visit the British Museum and see the best of what it has to offer with a dedicated personal tour guide just for you and your group. There is so much to see and learn here, and you’ll leave feeling fulfilled.
• Relax as your guide leads you expertly through the seventy galleries at the museum - you’ll be shown the most interesting and exciting artifacts.
• Tick off some of the museum and gallery highlights in just 2.5 hours without getting lost or spending time in areas you’re not interested in!

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What's included.

• Expert, English-speaking private tour guide

Sites Visited

• British Museum

In a private group, meet your expert tour guide and explore the British Museum on a guided tour that shows you the very best of what’s on display here. Walk through ancient Greece and marvel at Egyptian mummies; learn about the Rosetta Stone and admire some Anglo Saxon treasure.

Having a dedicated tour guide at your side throughout the tour means you can tailor your museum visit to your interests - spend more time in the areas that inspire you, and learn about the things you really want to know more about. Don’t be afraid to ask questions throughout, and by the time your 2.5 hours are done you’ll be feeling educated about history, art and more!

From the Elgin Marbles, originally built to honor the goddess Athena, to the huge Easter Island Head, there is so much to admire at the British Museum. Treasure, sculptures, ancient weapons, jewels, artwork and so much are on display to be discovered by you and your group as you traverse the halls of this incredible museum. Your guide will share anecdotes and facts are you explore, and keep you engaged with what you can see around you at every moment of the tour.

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Cancelation Policy

This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.

Yes, you are free to explore the British Museum once the tour has finished.

You should expect to receive an email within minutes of booking with your confirmation voucher.

A booking cannot be amended with less than 24 hours notice. Amendments made before this window are possible, but may incur a charge. Any bookings made within the 24 hour window are final and cannot be amended or subject to compensation.  This policy is valid across most of our tours, but is subject to some exceptions. In the case of a tour not being in line with this 24-hour amendment policy, you will find this information in the "Know Before You Go" section of the specific tour page. Tours cannot be amended/canceled with less than 24 hours notice. We are unable to provide compensation for cancelations with the 24 hour window prior to your tour departure, nor can tour dates or times be amended. Bookings made with the 24 hour window are final.

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Private Walking Tour of the British Museum

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Few museums are as famous as the British Museum, renowned for its incredible collections of priceless objects.

This gallery houses treasures from all over the world that span several thousand years of human history. 

This exciting private tour of the British Museum will take you on a tour of this unique place. In addition, you will be accompanied by a personal guide to enjoy some of the highlights of this impressive museum at your own pace.

You can arrange with the guide the meeting point near the museum to start an incredible adventure, where you will be in touch with the past, present and future through different art pieces.  

Hear the stories behind the most popular exhibits on a 2-hour private tour . Plus, you won’t have to wait to enter the British Museum, as our time includes exclusive tickets for you, your friends or family. 

You’ll learn about the Parthenon marbles, see the impressive Rosetta Stone, Myron’s copy of the Discobolus, many Assyrian, Greek and Asian antiquities, and other priceless historical and cultural gems. 

The museum houses a collection of more than 8 million objects from every continent. Best of all, you will be with your private guide, who will give you all the details you need about each piece. 

At the end of the tour, our guide will accompany you back to the museum entrance so you can continue your tour of the city. 

If you want to know London with more calm and depth, you can opt for our private tour of London with a guide and vehicle . This way, you will explore the city at your own pace. 

Highlights of the Private Walking Tour of the British Museum

The British Museum has been a treasure trove of the human experience since its creation in 1753. It is also a must-see for history and art lovers, as it houses a unique and diverse collection of different pieces that tell the story of human history and culture. 

On our private tour to the British Museum, you will explore almost a million years of history, as you will have exclusive entrance to the museum, and the personal guide will take you to see some of the most outstanding pieces such as the following:

• Sculptures and ruins of the Parthenon of Greece.
• The Rosetta Stone. 
• Obelisk of Nectanebo II.
• Details of mausoleums and Temples of Mesopotamia. 
• Aztec Art. 
• Prehistoric antiquities. 
• Collection of Egyptian mummies, among many other treasures. 

Also, you will visit the British galleries, where you will find a large number of objects, jewellery and items dating from different historical periods of Great Britain. This is an impressive collection that will give you an idea of the historical evolution of English society and the other adventures that its warriors and explorers have lived. 

At the end of this magnificent tour of one of the universal museums in the world, your private guide will take you back to the entrance to continue your itinerary through the city. 

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This Private Tour includes:

• Private official Tour guide for 2 hours in London
• Completely personalized and private experience
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• 24/7 Guardian Angel Service
• Public liability insurance

This Private Tour excludes:

• Food and drinks
• Entrance fees
• No Refund, Modification or Cancellation in any case on any type of tickets or entrance fees.
• Modification of tour/service dates and starting times are subject to availability.
• 48 hours prior to first service date: Free Cancellation on guide and private vehicle with chauffeur. Any type of entrance tickets have no refund.
• Less than 48 hours prior to first service date: No Refund. Payment of 100%.

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Experience the UK's most popular Museum with a private out-of-hours tour.

Whether your clients wish to navigate the history of China, or walk in the footsteps of pharaohs, one of the largest collections dedicated to history, art and culture in existence will be all theirs for the duration of the tour.

With so much to discover, your clients are guaranteed an unforgettable experience, with memories to last a lifetime.

Choose your tour

Private access for your group only. Tours currently available:

The beginnings of the British Museum On this tour, your group will learn how the world was understood by Europeans in the 18th century – tracing the Museum's founding collection and its extraordinary journey to the present.

Ancient Egyptian sculpture Encounter impressive statues of kings and gods, monumental tomb architecture and ancient tomb reliefs spanning 3,000 years – including the colossal bust of Ramesses II, the Gayer-Anderson Cat and the world-famous Rosetta Stone.

Ancient Egyptian afterlife From mummification and preparations for the afterlife to magic and immortalising animals, your group will navigate the fascinating history and significance of death and the afterlife in ancient Egypt, from about 2600 BC to AD 200.

China and South Asia In this beautiful gallery, your group will gain an insight into the development of these civilisations, from 5000 BC to the present day. Explore the history of China and South Asia through a range of magnificent objects – from Ming Dynasty porcelain to South Asian sculpture. Japan From samurai armour to contemporary manga, explore the expansive history and culture of Japan in these beautiful galleries, which showcase one of the most comprehensive collections of Japanese art and artefacts outside of Japan.

The ancient Greeks Embark on a journey through ancient Greek legends, following the famous heroes Achilles and Herakles, and explore the spectacular remains of two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Ancient Rome On this tour your group will uncover the history of ancient Rome and how their cultural life was influenced by the ancient Greeks. On your journey you'll encounter the famous emperors Augustus and Hadrian, alongside everyday objects spanning the vast geographical range of the Roman Empire 

Please note, as a working museum, tours are occasionally subject to variation or cancellation. Some rooms or objects may not be available on all tours. 

Further information on the tours above can be found in the  Travel Trade Private Tours brochure 2020:

View the brochure in English View the brochure in Japanese View the brochure in Chinese

Guiding options

Travel trade companies can bring their own guide for any of our out-of-hours tours. Alternatively, during the booking process we can advise you on booking an accredited guide for your clients, who regularly deliver tours of the Museum's collection.

If your clients would like to experience the galleries out of hours without a tour guide, then you're welcome to book the space for private access.

Make your clients' experience even more memorable with breakfast under the Museum's iconic glass roof.

Choose from an English breakfast or a selection of pastries, or speak to us about how we can tailor a menu suited to your clients' needs.

Should your clients wish to extend their visit, lunch options are available from 11am.

Download a sample breakfast menu

Prices vary for booking the Egyptian sculpture gallery, please phone us for a quote. For all other spaces we charge a minimum of £360 for up to 12 people. Additional guests will be charged £30 each.

Our team will be of assistance throughout your booking, from initial enquiries to the tour itself.

We recommend that bookings are made at the earliest opportunity. All tours are subject to availability.

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Getting here

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Main entrance:  The British Museum Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG

Second entrance: Montague Place London WC1E 7JW.

We recommend that you use the TFL Journey Planner to plan your trip to the Museum.

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