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British Museum & National Gallery Private Guided Tour

Visitors exploring artifacts at The British Museum during a private tour in London.
Elgin Marbles displayed in the British Museum, London, highlighting Greek heritage.
Rosetta Stone exhibit at The British Museum, London.
Visitors exploring art exhibits at London's National Gallery during a private tour.

Unravel London's rich history and artistic marvels on a private guided tour of the British Museum and the National Gallery.

Highlights

  • Uncover London's treasures on this private British Museum and National Gallery tour, delve into history and art with an expert English-speaking guide.

  • Enjoy reserved entries, skipping the long queues—benefit from the guidance of your personal expert, navigating the vast collections with ease and depth.

  • At the British Museum, explore an amazing array of artefacts that span human history, featuring the Rosetta Stone and the Moai from Easter Island.

  • Explore the National Gallery's artistic marvels from Da Vinci to Van Gogh and decode hidden meanings in world-famous paintings.

  • Did you know? The British Museum is older than the United States of America. It was established in 1753, 23 years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Inclusions

  • 4-hour private guided tour of the British Museum & the National Gallery

  • Professional English-speaking guide

  • Reserved entry time to the British Museum

  • Reserved entry time to the National Gallery

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 10 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Immerse yourself in a world of history and culture as you take a private tour of two of London's largest museums – the British Museum and the National Gallery guided by an expert and friendly English-speaking guide.

Journey through time at the British Museum

Your tour begins at the legendary British Museum, a treasure trove of millions of items spanning thousands of years of human civilization. Marvel at the Egyptian mummies, Greek temples, priceless artefacts, and legendary pieces like the Rosetta Stone and the Easter Island Moai. Your reserved entry means no waiting in line, maximising your exploration time.

Artistic marvels at the National Gallery

A leisurely walk through central London takes you to the National Gallery. Here, you'll dive into the world of art, with over 2300 paintings from renowned artists like Da Vinci, Van Gogh, and Holbein. Decode the hidden meanings in the paintings and indulge your senses in iconic works like Monet's Waterlilies and Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Your guide will navigate you through the vast galleries, ensuring you don't miss out on any masterpiece.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide outside the Museum Tavern.

  • Address: 49 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3BA, United Kingdom

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