British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Description
Maximize your stay with a visit to London’s two most prominent museums, the National Gallery and the British Museum. On this intimate 5.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum combo tour, your informed guide will introduce you to the art and historical artifacts that draw millions of visitors to these two world-class collections. Tours are limited to just 8 guests, and the tour will pause for lunch between visits.
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Begin your half day experience by exploring the cultures and civilizations through the monumental collection at the British Museum spanning 6000 years of human history. It features items from all over the world like Samurai armor and rare Assyrian lion hunt reliefs. Your guide will take a serious but enjoyable approach towards the museum’s galleries, discussing primitive tribes and fallen empires through a carefully chosen selection of items. You’ll learn about the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone – the actual rock, not the language learning program. Walk away with an understanding of what we humans have achieved during our short history and hopefully you’ll be proud to call yourself a part of this incredible species.
After a break for lunch, learn about the master painters whose names fill the halls of the National Gallery. You’ve heard of Seurat and da Vinci, but what do you really know about them? Learn about the painters behind the paintings as we browse our favorite works by other masters like Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. If none of those names mean anything to you, your guide will make sure that changes by the end of the tour. The National Gallery houses paintings dating back to the 1300s all the way up through the 1900s, so there is no shortage of choice. Visit Jan van Eyck’s “The Arnolfini Portrait” or something more familiar like Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” to understand the full scope of work on display. During your tour, you'll be arm with the essential information and history needed to appreciate the more than 2300 paintings on display at one of the world’s most visited museums.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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)
- A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Notes: British Museum and National Gallery 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.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
Reviews(189)
Becky was super professional and patient, knowledgeable guide, don’t miss it!
Jake was fantastic. Excellent knowledge and insight on the subject was impeccable.
Wonderful guide James H was friendly and so knowledgeable! He showed us many things we likely would have missed and geared our tour to our favorite interests. It was great!
Becky was awesome. Very smart, patient, thorough, personable, and funny. Great day!
Matilda was an excellent tour operator! We booked a semiprivate tour but got a private tour experience. She really curated our tour to what we wanted to do as a family of 4 with 2 adults, and a 10 and 8 year old who kept up with us for the entire 6 hour experience. 10AM-4PM. We started with British Museum and went through at a nice pace, touching on all the major highlights and really delving into the history and significance of many 28+ of the major and minor pieces our children had questions about. Plus we still had time to view minor collection pieces in some of the rooms. After 2.5 hours we had an hour break to make our way to the National Gallery and have lunch. Since it is a 20-25 minute walk we had about 35 minutes to eat lunch. We then spent 2.5 hours at the National Gallery looking through many (45) paintings of European and especially British significance. At many, Matilda had an example and explanation on her iPad to reinforce the color and light theory along with the tone and style/texture of the art. It was a truly enjoyable experience! 🖼️
Brilliant! Fantastic! Tour guide was informative, funny, a pleasure to be around. Would definitely book again.
Becky was incredible. She is very personable and incredibly knowledgeable about history. The information she shared was incredibly informative and relevant and she was more than willing to answer all of our questions. I would highly recommend this tour and any tour led by Becky.
Matilda was a delightful guide! She exhibited a wealth of art knowledge while making it fresh and fun.
Jake C. was a great tour guide. He knew how to navigate the busy museum and showed us the must- see spots. He is very knowledgeable about history and brought the areas of the museum to life. My only suggestion is to explain/give the history about specific artifacts rather than about the general history.
Becky was an amazing guide, giving is a glimpse of the best of the highlights! Her depth of knowledge was unmistakable, and probably due to her years of experience in the museum, and her degree in History. She was engaging and enthusiastic. I highly recommend this tour and if you are lucky enough to get our guide you will not be disappointed.
