Overview

Experience the British Museum in a way that very few ever do — in complete tranquillity, outside public opening hours. This exclusive private tour grants you privileged access to the galleries either before the doors open or after the last visitor leaves. Your expert Blue Badge Guide — a specialist closely connected with the museum — will lead you through a curated journey of its greatest treasures. From the Rosetta Stone to the Parthenon Sculptures, the highlights can be brought vividly to life, or the tour can be tailor-made around your specific passions, whether that’s ancient Egypt, classical antiquity, world religions, or hidden gems less often seen.

For those seeking something truly extraordinary, additional arrangements may be possible to elevate your experience even further. Subject to availability and supplementary fees, you may have the opportunity to meet a museum curator after your private tour for deeper insight into key objects and conservation work. In exceptional circumstances, it may also be possible to explore the discreet Second World War tunnels that link the museum to select nearby hotels — a little-known and atmospheric chapter of London’s secret history. This is a rare, privileged encounter with one of the world’s greatest cultural institutions, designed for guests who expect nothing less than the exceptional.

Guide & Museum Liaison
The tour will be conducted by a qualified and accredited Blue Badge Guide, who serves as your principal liaison with the British Museum. Our guides provide expert interpretation and exclusive insight to enhance your private experience.

Integration with a London Tour
This experience may be booked as a standalone experience or seamlessly added to an existing London tour itinerary. Where combined with a full-day or half-day tour, timing will be coordinated to ensure a smooth and enjoyable schedule.