British Museum Private Guided Tour: Explore World's Cherished Artifacts and Masterpieces

Embark on a private guided tour of the British Museum and explore the world’s most cherished artifacts and masterpieces. Marvel at ancient Egyptian statues, discover the history of the Parthenon Marbles, and uncover hidden gems in this hour-long highlights tour.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The British Museum - Discover the secrets of the ‘World’s Museum’, as your private guide shows you the highlights of this renowned collection! From Ancient Egypt with mummies and monuments, to Viking treasures and Greek marbles, you simply won’t believe the sheer volume of this extraordinary place, so your private expert guide will show you the…
What's Included
  • Personalize your tour to fit your interests
  • Enjoy an exclusive interior highlights tour of the British Museum
  • Benefit from your own private expert guide throughout the tour
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Often referred to as ‘the Global Exhibit,’ no other compilation on the planet can compare to the magnificent array housed within the premises of the British Museum. Showcasing a variety of objects from across the world and its past, your own expert guide will present you with the most remarkable highlights.
Be astounded by ancient Egyptian sculptures and…

Location
Museum Tavern
Great Russell Street
Meet your private expert guide outside the Museum Tavern opposite the British Museum - they'll have signage, so they'll be easy to find. PLEASE MESSAGE US AND WE WILL COORDINATE YOUR PREFERRED START TIME WITH YOU.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Dobiedoc1
Jul 8, 2025
You have limited time-let Bespoke Britain help you make the most of it in London - The British Museum is so so dense. I mean, where else can you see the Elgin Marbles, mummies and the Rosetta stone? Jack at Bespoke Britain curated the private tour for myself, my husband and my 14 year old daughter. It was the best day we had in London (aside from theater). Hey was enthusiastic, engaging, and dedicated to what we wanted to see. If I had tackled this on my own, we never would have left with the depth of appreciation that Jack provided. Do yourself a favor and just book this, or any other tour with his company. They are excellent!
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Ellen_m
Jun 24, 2025
Amazing Experience - Jack was fantastic! Only regret is not booking a longer tour so Jack could share even more knowledge. We were able to share what we absolutely wanted to see before the tour so Jack could tailor the tour to make sure we hit the highlights and more. We highly recommend the tour to everyone. The museum is huge and having a guide was extremely helpful!
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Jon_l
May 25, 2025
Amazing guide - Our guide Jack did a phenomenal job. One of the best tours we have ever been on. Extremely knowledgeable, engaging and passionate
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Ambassador49884988
Apr 13, 2025
Jack is unparalleled - best guide ever - Jack was spectacular. Literally the most knowledgeable tour guide I have travelled with. I’m a history major and wanted an in-depth experience for me and my boys. He was full of history and also patience for 2 young boys. We did Westminster, food tour of a market, Churchill war rooms and british museum with him. Here is my advice: contact Jack when booking your trip immediately and have him be with you every single day for whatever tours he offers in and out of London. I wish there were 10 stars to give him instead of just 5.
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Mattbrook
Feb 27, 2025
Simply outstanding - Wow, wow, wow…… a tour of the British museum with Jack was absolutely outstanding. Let’s get it right most things in museums are from a by-gone era a long long time ago, but with Jack it’s as almost has if he was able to bring everything back to life. His passion shines through like a beacon of light for this wonderful museum. Thanks Jack you sir are a legend
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Tammy_w
Sep 3, 2024
Expert bespoke tour! - Jon was an amazing tour guide and he fully understood our preference for a "highlights" tour of this massive museum. He knows the museum layout very well, and we were able to see many remarkable exhibits during our tour. He asked, in advance, what we wanted to focus on, and he took it from there. We very much enjoyed his narration and his extensive knowledge of the museum's holdings and the history of the pieces we viewed. What a pleasure to have such an informed and expert guide for our visit! We recommend asking for Jon - he is a joy to spend time with.
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John_v
Jul 1, 2024
British Museum Private tour - Larry guided us through the museum to the most unique and popular exhibits. Seeing mummies, the Holy Thorn reliquary, and the bog man! We saw more in the 1-1/2 hour tour than we would have done on our own in a whole day!
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Hillary_m
Apr 29, 2024
Tied yesterday to today - Our guide was able to explain the antiquities in a way that helped us tie them to modern events. She was also very personable and down-to-earth. She made us want to learn more.
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Ginny_w
Apr 28, 2024
Great Tour with a Great Guide - Jack, our personal guide, was friendly and enthusiastic. He is very knowledgeable about many things of an archaeological nature. He was also very excited to show/share many of the highlights of the British Museum. The one-and-a-half hour tour passed very quickly. We should have taken the longer tour as we only scratched the surface. A very good tour with a great guide!!!
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Alltravel360
Jan 15, 2024
Best way to see the museum! - Amazing! So knowledgeable and charming! Flexible and considerate. We thoroughly enjoyed and were thoroughly engaged in our tour. Highly recommend!
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From $135
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).