British Museum Introductory Tour

Step inside the ‘World’s Museum’ and come face to face with untold treasures alongside your very own expert private tour curator. In just one hour, you will see the absolute best of the British Museum’s incredible collection, from ancient relics and sacred mummies, to buried gold and legendary temples. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of the museum itself, and discover how it has become an icon of national heritage.

This perfectly prepared package pairs exceedingly well with our Bloomsbury walking tour – or, if you’d like something a little more bespoke within the museum, take a look at our in-depth version of this tour.

From £90 per person

Enjoy a one hour privately guided interior tour of the British Museum, the jewel in London’s cultural crown, at a time to suit you
Your private expert tour curator will show you the top highlights of this extraordinary collection, from the ruins of ancient empires to priceless treasures from around the world
Hear about the stories that make the British Museum so unique, and learn about how the collections housed within have been entwined with the fate of the nation
You’ll find mummies, lost languages, and even the chess set that inspired Harry Potter within the walls of this sprawling museum

One hour interior guided tour, at a time to suit you
Meet your private expert tour curator outside the iconic British Museum in London’s Bloomsbury
We can make a lunch or dinner reservation nearby perfectly suited to your tastes, whether that’s a traditional English pub or an elegant café – just let us know your preference when booking
If you’re after a more in-depth look at the British Museum, with a bespoke focus on any particular areas of interest, we offer a perfectly packaged three hour version of this tour
Public transport, gratuities, and food and drink are not included

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If you would like to explore another category, please select one of the options below:

Palaces, Power, and the Past, or Icons of the Isles, or Spectacular Secrets, or Family Favourites, or Cultural Classics, or Fabulous Food and Drink, or Within London, or Beyond London. All of our prepared packages.