National Gallery and British Museum Private Tour London

London, England

2 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy an in-depth and personalized way to discover London’s best-known museums—and customize the itinerary to fit your interests and schedule—on this private tour, which visits the National Gallery and the British Museum. Explore with a private guide who whisks you past the crowds and straight to the highlights. As you journey through the galleries, gain context you'd otherwise miss and check off multiple artistic master pieces.

A private tour means you can set the pace and explore without the rush of a group
Hotel pickup included for a seamless experience
Choose between four itinerary options to suit your interests and schedule
Save time by heading straight to the highlights of each museum with a guide leading the way

What's Included

Private History Tour of the National Gallery and the British Museum -
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Free admission to the main exhibition in the National Gallery (all options)
Free admission to the main exhibition in the British Museum (4 and 5,5-hour options only)
Pickup and drop-off by a private car (3,5 and 5,5-hour options only)
Licensed Expert Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

Free admission to the main exhibition in the British Museum (2 and 3,5-hour options)
Pickup and drop-off by a private car (2 and 5-hour options)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

George Washington statue
44 Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DN, UK
Meet your guide In front of the George Washington Statue, 44 Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

George Washington statue

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

London

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The National Gallery

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

The British Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that private car transfers and the British Museum are not included in a 2-hour option.
Free admission to the National Gallery and British Museum includes permanent exhibitions only. You will need to buy tickets (online or on site) to see the temporary exhibitions.
Due to gallery regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-11 people, so the price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
The 3,5- and 5,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and your accommodation. Transfer time may change due to distance and traffic.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 and more. Book a 5-people tour if you want to travel in a larger car.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

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Richard rocks

rlrobertson, Apr 2026

I have been to the National Gallery before, but touring it with Richard as our guide was a completely different experience. We got a thousand years of art history in about 2 hours! He helped us decode the messages each piece contained. Really superb.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear rlrobertson, What a fantastic review, thank you! Art has a way of revealing new layers with the right guide, and it’s great to know Richard helped unlock that for you. We’d be happy to have you again anytime. Regards, Rosotravel team