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British Museum & National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Combo Tour

5.0 (84 reviews) 5 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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British Museum & National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Combo Tour

About this activity

Explore two of London’s top attractions in one day on this 5.5-hour exclusive guided museum combo tour of the National Gallery and British Museum. Follow a private guide through the National Gallery’s hallways and admire famous works such as Jan van Eyck’s ‘Arnolfini Portrait’ or Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’. Along the way, learn of skilled artists like Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer, and look out for their paintings. Afterward, delve into 6,000 years of human history at The British Museum, and discover valuable treasures like the Oxus Treasure, the Parthenon sculptures, and the Rosetta Stone.

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At a glance

Duration
5 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Babylon Tours London

Ages: Children (0–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Included: Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • Included: Guided Combo Museum Tour
  • Included: Duration 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)

Not included

  • Not included: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Not included: Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Not included: Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Itinerary

  1. The British Museum

    2 h 30 min

    Meet your private guide outside the British Museum at 10am, then step inside to begin your 5-hour tour.

    At The British Museum discover valuable treasures such as the Mummy of Katebet, the Oxus Treasure, the Parthenon sculptures, and the Rosetta Stone. During your tour, explore 6,000 years of human history and learn of primitive tribes and mighty empires through the ages.

  2. The National Gallery

    2 h 30 min

    After lunch (own expense), head onward to the National Gallery Admire works such as Johannes Vermeer’s A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, or Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, and hear essential details on the meanings behind the works. Explore the galleries and hallways — home to masterpieces by Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer — and gain insight into art history dating back to the 14th century.

    When your guided visit comes to an end, continue exploring at your leisure or step outside to conclude your tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 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. 

End point

Using your ticket

  • TOUR MEETING POINT: 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. 
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.

For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide.

Their contact details are sent to your email by the morning of your tour.

Babylon Tours

Phone / Text 0019179990380

Web: www.babylontours.com

Mail: [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)

  • Notes: British Museum 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.

Options

  • Private French Tour 10am

    Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)

  • Private English Tour 10am

    Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break);Wheelchair Friendly

  • Private Spanish Tour 10am

    Private Museum Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Break)

  • SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English

    Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide

    This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

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