British Museum: Private Tour of Highlights with Expert Guide
At a glance
British Museum: Private Tour of Highlights with Expert Guide is a 2h 30m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by CAROL HOWARD London Blue Badge Tourist Guide - Private Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $426.81 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Refreshments are not included in the cost of the British Museum tour, nor are gratuities. There is some flexibility regarding the duration of the tour, and a break can be included during the tour..
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, English, Italian, French
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–12 per booking
- Ages
- Traveller 0–120
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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British Museum: private tour of highlights with expert guide
from $414.58
- Days:
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Start times:
- 10:00, 14:00
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German, Italian or French Tour
from $467.23
German, Italian or French Tour
- Days:
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Start times:
- 10:00, 14:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
This tour focuses on some of the unmissable highlights of the British Museum, subject to the availability of the artefacts on display, and subject to specific galleries being open on the day of the tour. Carol is an experienced guide, who has been guiding tours of the British Museum for 25 years, having completed a training course there. Carol has passed both written and practical exams at the British Museum, qualifying her to guide tours there. She is an official, qualified Blue Badge Guide, based in London. Your tour of the British Museum can generally be customised to suit your interests and your available time. For example, if you'd like to concentrate on a certain civilisation or on certain galleries, just let Carol know. Likewise, if you have got time constraints, then ask Carol to adjust the time accordingly. She will do her best to accommodate specific requests, and to tailor the tour to your interests and needs.
What's included
What's included
- Refreshments are not included in the cost of the British Museum tour, nor are gratuities. There is some flexibility regarding the duration of the tour, and a break can be included during the tour.
Not included
- Public transportation
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h 30m
Your expert, qualified Blue Badge Guide, Carol, will take you on a highlights tour of a selection of the British Museum's artefacts. This selection will include treasures such as the Parthenon Sculptures from Greece, the Rosetta Stone from Egypt, the Sutton Hoo ship burial objects from the UK, the Nereid Monument from Turkey, and many more famous and important artefacts from ancient civilisations from around the world. Carol will share her knowledge and passion for these treasures, bringing their history to life.
Meeting point
Meet on the opposite side of the road from the British Museum's main entrance, at the corner of Great Russell Street and Bury Place, outside the Highland Store (see photo showing the meeting place and the guide Carol). Carol will meet you at the Highland Store.
End point
The tour finishes inside the British Museum, so that you can continue enjoying the museum at your leisure, if you wish.
Traveller ratings
5.0
2 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 2
- 4 ★ 0
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the British Museum: Private Tour of Highlights with Expert Guide take?
The experience lasts about 2h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $426.81 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Refreshments are not included in the cost of the British Museum tour, nor are gratuities. There is some flexibility regarding the duration of the tour, and a break can be included during the tour..
Where does it start?
Meet on the opposite side of the road from the British Museum's main entrance, at the corner of Great Russell Street and Bury Place, outside the Highland Store (see photo showing the meeting place and the guide Carol). Carol will meet you at the Highland Store.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, Italian, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
