Kid-Friendly London British Museum Private Tour with Egyptian & Greek sections
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Is Kid-Friendly London British Museum Private Tour with Egyptian & Greek sections worth booking?
Kid-Friendly London British Museum Private Tour with Egyptian & Greek sections is a 2.5-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $59 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $59 per person
No trip to London is complete without paying a visit to the British Museum, and this 2.5-hour private family-friendly tour is just the ticket! Your expert guide will lead you through a fabulous exploration of the histor
What you get
About this experience
No trip to London is complete without paying a visit to the British Museum, and this 2.5-hour private family-friendly tour is just the ticket! Your expert guide will lead you through a fabulous exploration of the history of mankind as you gaze in wonder at some of the British Museum's finest collections. The Athens Parthenon, the Rosetta Stone, Ginger the Egyptian mummy, the Sutton Hoo Treasure, the Vidandola Tablets and the Lewis Chessmen are just some of the magnificent exhibits you will be able to admire!
What's included
Included
- Walking Tour
- Private Tour
- Professional Guide
- Kid-Friendly Guide
- Private Guide
Not included
- Food and Drinks
- Hotel Pick up/Drop off
- Gratitudes
What you'll see and do
The British Museum
You will meet your guide, with a wealth of experience leading tours with families with children, at the main entrance of the museum, and from there you will begin your incredible journey through the history of the human race! You and your family will find yourselves in one of the world's finest museums, and your guide will make sure you are enthralled and entertained as you learn about some of history's greatest empires and most influential ancient civilisations. The museum's collection stretches across and incredible two million years of human history. The British Museum is home to the largest collection of Egyptian relics outside Egypt, so this is obviously one of the highlights of the tour. You will discover the section's awe-inspriring exhibits which shed much light on the history of Ancient Egypt. They include the Rosetta Stone, which helped historians decipher and comprehend the enigma of hieroglyphs, a 5,000-year-old sand-dried mummy, wall paintings from the tomb of Nebamun and sculptures of Ramesses II. From Ancient Egypt, you will continue your time travel as you move on to Ancient Greece and admire the breathtaking Parthenon Sculptures, classical marble statues whose creation was overseen by the Greek architect Phidias. After that, you will find yourselves in medieval England, and be captivated by the mystery of the Sutton Hoo burial treasure. These relics, discovered from the excavations of two cemeteries dating back to the early Middle Ages, have helped give historians and scholars alike much needed insight into a period of British history which had previously been a shady, grey area where it was difficult to distinguish between myth, legend and documented history. Fascinating tales, multimedia tools and a range of games and activities will be skillfully combined by your expert guide in order to give you and your family a fun, entertaining and educational tour that you will all absolutely love, and one that you won't forget in a hurry!
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
The meeting point for this tour is: at the main gate of the British Museum on Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3BA, just opposite the Museum Tavern (next to Starbucks). The tour guide will be showing a sign with the customer's name.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The meeting point for this tour is: at the main gate of the British Museum on Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3BA, just opposite the Museum Tavern (next to Starbucks). The tour guide will be showing a sign with the customer's name.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Raphael Tours & Events
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Kid-Friendly London British Museum Private Tour with Egyptian & Greek sections. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour guide company
We had an excellent time with Danny. He was really knowledgeable and my daughters loved learning about the different cultures. We would have struggled to get through the whole museum on our own so it was good to get through the really interesting parts. Our family is originally from India so we took a look at that exhibit as well which was really special.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $59 to $385
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
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Kid-Friendly London British Museum Private Tour with Egyptian & Greek sections: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Kid-Friendly London British Museum Private Tour with Egyptian & Greek sections cost?
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Prices start at $59 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kid-Friendly London British Museum Private Tour with Egyptian & Greek sections take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is Kid-Friendly London British Museum Private Tour with Egyptian & Greek sections worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kid-Friendly London British Museum Private Tour with Egyptian & Greek sections?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kid-Friendly London British Museum Private Tour with Egyptian & Greek sections suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kid-Friendly London British Museum Private Tour with Egyptian & Greek sections?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kid-Friendly London British Museum Private Tour with Egyptian & Greek sections start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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