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British Museum & National Gallery of London Guided Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
5.0
91 Ratings
London
Discover the treasures of the National Gallery and the British Museum on this intimate guided tour. Limited to 8 guests, explore world-class art and historical artifacts in London.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The British Museum - Begin your half day experience by exploring the cultures and civilizations through the monumental collection at the British Museum spanning 6000 years of human history. It features items from all over the world like Samurai armor and rare Assyrian lion hunt reliefs. Your guide will take a serious but enjoyable approach towards the museum’s galleries, discussing primitive tribes and fallen empires through a carefully chosen selection of items. You’ll learn about the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone – the actual rock, not the language learning program. Walk away with an understanding of what we humans have achieved during our short history and hopefully you’ll be proud to call yourself a part of this incredible species.
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What's Included
- Semi-Private Guided Combo Museum Tour
- 5.5-Hour Duration with Lunch Break Included
- Expert Tour Guide Provided
- Small Group Size Ensured - Maximum of 8 Guests
What's Not Included
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Additional Information
Enhance your visit by exploring two of London’s most eminent museums, the National Gallery and the British Museum. This intimate 5.5 hour semi-private (limited to 8 Guest) guided museum combo tour offers you expert guidance through the art pieces and historical objects that attract millions to these two global masterpieces. The tours are capped at just 8 visitors, and there will be a break for lunch sandwiched between the museum visits.
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Notes: British Museum and National Gallery and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ or ‘No Wait’ access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
Location
British Museum (Stop W)
Meet by the red telephone booth closest to the main gate of British Museum. Meet your guide outside the gates of the museum by the red telephone booth situated to the left of the main gates of the museum on the sidewalk of Great Russell Street across from Starbucks.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(91 Ratings)
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Trip59097888019
Jul 12, 2024
National Gallery - Outstanding tour. Our guide Ellie was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions. Rather than quickly rushing through everything in the museum she concentrated on specific artists and pieces that showcased the progression of art through the ages. I highly recommend this tour.
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Maya_p
Jun 9, 2024
A must tour - Wonderful tour of the British Museum and the National Gallery. Our tour guide Matilda was amazing providing us with a lot of interesting information. I highly recommend the tour.
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R6017ihmayap
Jun 8, 2024
Another great Babylon tour experience. - I booked the tour with Babylon based on a previous excellent experience in Paris. Our tour guide today was Matilda who was amazing. She provided us with a lot of interesting information and answered all our questions. We had another wonderful Babylon tour experience and I am looking forward to utilizing their services in the future.
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Tourist65316177714
Jun 6, 2024
Best Guide - Jamie was great. Very patient. Full of incredible knowledge and insight into the museum pieces and history. He is absolutely amazing.
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Isabellapc2381vy
May 31, 2024
Excellent experience at the British Museum - This was a wonderful and educational tour to see the highlights of the museum. Jamie was an excellent guide, and was very knowledgeable.
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Marty_b
May 21, 2024
Definitely a Five Star Experience - Our private tour of the British Museum and National Gallery was a top-notch experience. There is a lot of ground to cover at both of these locations and our guide Jake made it manageable and enjoyable. His extensive knowledge of art and world history was fascinating and truly invaluable and was shared in an engaging manner. We were a group of five adults between mid-thirties and 70 and we all came away commenting it was like a personal Masters Class. Though I’m sure we would have enjoyed these museums on our own or with a larger group tour, there is no comparison to a private/personal tour guide and highly recommend this tour format. Thank you Jake for a great experience!
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Christine
May 17, 2024
British museum semi tour - Jamie is extremely knowledgable and enthusiastic to share. he is willing to accommodate our curiosity and interests. Will definitely book with him again.
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Ron_k
May 13, 2024
Great Guide - Jamie had us enthralled with his information and delivery. Highly recommend him. He deftly navigated us away from crowds and back to the important pieces of archeology and art. Well done, Jamie! Well done!
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Jon_h
May 1, 2024
A must do - What a great experience. A must destination when in London and top it off with Becky as your tour guide. Becky is very knowledgeable and passionate about both museums. A great way to experience these two world class museums.
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Annalisa_s
Apr 28, 2024
A Must- Do Tour - This tour was the highlight of my trip to London and it had everything to do with our guide Matilda. She was not only very knowledgeable but her passion for the arts and its history made for a truly amazing day. Not only did she hone in on the highlights of both museums, her way of story telling provided so much insight and understanding. Absolutely a must do!
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