British Museum + National Gallery of London Tour - Private
About this activity
See the British Museum and National Gallery on a 5.5-hour private guided tour. Reserved entry to both museums, a dedicated guide and a 45-minute lunch break are included.
Highlights
- See the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies
- Explore the Parthenon Sculptures and ancient Greece
- Discover Van Gogh’s Sunflowers at the National Gallery
- Compare works by Leonardo, Vermeer and Turner
- Follow one guided route through both museums
Full description
See the British Museum and National Gallery on a 5.5-hour private guided tour. Reserved entry to both museums, a dedicated guide and a 45-minute lunch break are included. Explore two of London’s great collections with a guide dedicated to your party. At the British Museum, discover selected objects such as the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and Lewis Chessmen. After a 45-minute lunch break, continue to the National Gallery to explore paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Velázquez, Caravaggio and Van Gogh. 5-hour experience includes reserved entry to both museums.
Explore two of London’s great collections with a guide dedicated to your party. At the British Museum, discover selected objects such as the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and Lewis Chessmen. After a 45-minute lunch break, continue to the National Gallery to explore paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Velázquez, Caravaggio and Van Gogh. This private 5.5-hour experience includes reserved entry to both museums. Lunch is at your own expense and the exact works seen may vary.
Included / Excluded
- Professional local guide dedicated to your party
- Guided visits to both museum collections
- Reserved entry to the British Museum and National Gallery
- Lunch and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities and luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
British Museum guided visit
Meet at the red telephone booth left of the main British Museum gates. Your guide leads a reserved-entry visit to selected collection highlights. Approximate segment timing.
Lunch and transfer break
Take the included 45-minute break for lunch and travel between the museums. Lunch is at your own expense.
Meeting point
Start Location
British Museum red telephone booth meeting
British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, UK
FareHarbor shared British Museum meeting location 21766.
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Know before you book
- Private guided combo tour for up to 8 guests; wheelchair-friendly.
- Reserved entry to both museums is included.
- Lunch and drinks are not included; the break lasts about 45 minutes.
- Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meet at the red booth left of the British Museum gates on Great Russell Street.
- Bring an ID or a photo of an ID; allow 5.5 hours including a 45-minute lunch break.
- The guided tour ends at the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square.
- Arrive 10 minutes early.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Reviews
Absolutely amazing. Best guide EVER! From start to finish so much to see and learn. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge
Sergio es un excelente guía, conoce muy bien tema y es muy amable
Excellent guide. Knowledgeable about art history and chose prominent and interesting works to highlight in the tour.
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
Questions on the day: +1 917 999 0380. Present your booking confirmation and an ID or photo of an ID.