Private British Museum Tour

Experience a private guided tour of the British Museum and explore the rich history and diverse cultures at your own pace. Discover the most important artifacts and lesser-known objects in just two hours, tailored to your group’s needs. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The British Museum - I will meet you at Montague Pl, the north entrance of the museum. We will then enter and I will guide you for the next two hours around the museum where I will show the most important artifacts.
What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • Tickets provided by text the day before
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Forget about big groups of strangers or running after a guide with a tight schedule leading a big group. Treat your family, your friends, your partner or just yourself with this PRIVATE tour. No strangers will be part of the group, only you and whoever is travelling with you. In two hours you will visit the most important artifacts and lesser know…

Location
The British Museum
Great Russell Street
Please note that there may be long queues for security checks, we recommend arriving in advance. The tour guide will be waiting for you at the Information Desk, located in the Great Court, immediately to the right as you enter the museum. The entrance for ticket holders is on Great Russell Street.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Q1841eqsarahr
Feb 17, 2026
100% recommend! - Wow!! What an amazing experience. To have a private guided tour pretty much tailored to what we wanted to see was the best decision. We had our two children with us (age 10 & 12) and our guide Damiano just made everything so easy and fun to understand for them and the tour was just the right length of time. Would 100% recommend.
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Robertkv455es
Jan 20, 2026
The best way to make the most of your visit to the museum! - Damiano is an excellent guide who offers fascinating insights into the must-see attractions at the British Museum. He encourages you to view these objects in a completely different way, helping you understand their historical context and cultural significance. His tours are a fantastic way to ensure you truly make the most of your visit.
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David_o
Jan 19, 2026
British Museum - We were able to squeeze a couple of hours in at the British Museum on our first day in London, with Damiano our guide. We had a wonderful time!! He was incredibly knowledgeable and detailed, and very patient with our many questions. And a reminder to always book a great guide for stops like the British Museum: we may have walked right by the Reading Room off the main hall, but Damiano took us there first - a place Ghandi, Karl Marx, Virginia Wolf and scores of others spent time in over the decades. It was fascinating. We had a great time and wish we could have spent a few more hours in the Museum! Our thanks to Damiano for his terrific work and getting our mini vacation off to such a fun start.
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Kristal_d
Jan 5, 2026
extremely knowledgeable... - extremely knowledgeable and great insights and family friendly 10/10. this tour was a highlight of our trip
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Patriziadg273tf
Dec 21, 2025
Wish to return as soon as possible - A visit to the museum is always an extraordinary experience. The guide made it even more interesting, especially for the children who were with us. Do it again!
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Jsimm2011
Dec 18, 2025
Unbeatable Experience! Damiano is a Master Storyteller - We booked a private tour with Damiano in November 2025, and it was easily the highlight of our trip to London. We were traveling with our two teenagers, and Damiano did a masterful job of keeping them engaged, curious, and entertained throughout the entire session. Even with some frustrating delays, Damiano handled the situation with total professionalism. He navigated the crowds seamlessly and managed to make up for the lost time, ensuring we didn't miss a single highlight. His knowledge is truly world-class. He doesn't just point at objects; he provides deep insights into the museum's key pieces and the history of the institution as a whole. His humor and unique perspective made the history feel accessible and incredibly valuable. If you are looking for an educational, high-touch, and fun experience for the whole family, book Damiano. You won't regret it!
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Judy_z
Dec 17, 2025
Great private tour - Damiano was very knowledgeable about the museum and obviously enjoyed his work. We very much enjoyed the tour, his insights and little jokes :)
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Macy_a
Nov 30, 2025
Best guide in London - Wonderful guide and amazing museum. Our guide allowed us to see all the highlights around the enormous collection and was super accommodating to my mother.
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Debsz322wy
Nov 29, 2025
Art historian extraordinaire shows us the British Museum and keeps us thoroughly entertained! - Damiano was both knowledgeable and funny! We all learned so much! I highly recommend him as a guide! He told us the stories behind all kinds of sculpture and historical exhibits.
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Phil_k
Nov 25, 2025
Paul was great- very... - Paul was great- very knowledgeable and fun- our time flew by while seeing the highlights would recommend
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From $178 (Per Group)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).