The British Museum & London's National Gallery: Private Tour
At a glance
The British Museum & London's National Gallery: Private Tour is a 4h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Travel Curious. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $245 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Reserved entrance time to the National Gallery, Reserved entrance time to the British Museum, Expert local guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–7 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 0–3 · Child 4–11 · Adult 12–100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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The British Museum & London's National Gallery: Private Tour
from $70
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 14:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
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.
What's included
What's included
- Reserved entrance time to the National Gallery
- Reserved entrance time to the British Museum
- Expert local guide
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drink
- Transportation throughout experience
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
Tour the British Museum, one of Britain’s preeminent museums for history and culture. Navigate to the highlights of its millions of objects, and see the Rosetta Stone, the Easter Island statue, and the Elgin Marbles
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Stop 2 · 2h
Tour the National Gallery, seeing some of the world’s most famous art pieces. See works by Van Gogh, Turner, Rubens, Seurat, Raphael, Vermeer, Da Vinci, and many more.
Finish your tour at the National Gallery, where you can continue exploring on your own or ask your guide for local recommendations.
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you outside The Museum Tavern, 49 Great Russell St, Holborn, London WC1B 3BA.
End point
Your tour will end inside the National Gallery, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Traveller ratings
5.0
2 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 2
- 4 ★ 0
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 The British Museum & London's National Gallery: Private Tour take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $245 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?
Reserved entrance time to the National Gallery; Reserved entrance time to the British Museum; Expert local guide.
Where does it start?
Your guide will meet you outside The Museum Tavern, 49 Great Russell St, Holborn, London WC1B 3BA.
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 English.
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.
