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up to 24 hours in advance
5 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Offered in: English and 2 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Overview
Ideal for art and history buffs, this private tour of London’s National Gallery and British Museum showcases the highlights of each cultural institution. The vast collection of art and artifacts in each museum means it’s difficult to ensure you see the top attractions: with your guide, focus on carefully selected artistic and historical treasures, and see legendary pieces such as Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’, the Rosetta Stone, and the Mummy of Katebet. Taking a private tour allows you to customize your itinerary and receive undivided attention from your guide.
- Private tour of the National Gallery and the British Museum in London
- Don't miss each museum's cultural highlights with a guide
- Perfect for history and art enthusiasts
- See paintings by Van Gogh and Leonardo Da Vinci in the National Gallery
- Marvel at the Rosetta Stone and the Mummy of Katebet in the British Museum
- Customize the itinerary of this private tour
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Greet your private guide outside of the British Museum, home to more than eight million global artifacts. Travel back to ancient ages as you visit The Rosetta Stone, the Oxus Treasure, the Mummy of Katebet, and the Parthenon sculptures.
After a short break in which to purchase refreshments, head over to the National Gallery. Begin your artistic journey in the high-ceilinged galleries of the museum and admire pieces by Vincent Van Gogh and Leonardo da Vinci.
Feast your senses on Johannes Vermeer’s 'A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal' and delight in the delicate brushstrokes of 'The Madonna of the Pinks' by Raphael. At each painting, you guide offers historical context and identifies the period to which the style belongs.
Your tour concludes in the National Gallery, where you are free to continue exploring independently if you wish.
After a short break in which to purchase refreshments, head over to the National Gallery. Begin your artistic journey in the high-ceilinged galleries of the museum and admire pieces by Vincent Van Gogh and Leonardo da Vinci.
Feast your senses on Johannes Vermeer’s 'A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal' and delight in the delicate brushstrokes of 'The Madonna of the Pinks' by Raphael. At each painting, you guide offers historical context and identifies the period to which the style belongs.
Your tour concludes in the National Gallery, where you are free to continue exploring independently if you wish.
Itinerary
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.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Say “Cheerio” to the dusty, stodgy tours of yesteryear. At Babylon Tours, our London is fresh and engaging – the one that you probably want to experience. Join us on a private or small group tour through the National Gallery and the British Museum or hit the streets through a historic tour of the center and (maybe) catch a glimpse of Kate or the rest of the royal family. Our young, energetic guides at Babylon Tours will introduce you to London in the best way possible, from Big Ben to the street art of its multicultural East End.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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