British Museum and National Gallery of London Semi-Private Walking Tour with Lunch, 5.5 Hours, Max 8 Guests
by Babylon Tours London
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€430Overview
This semi-private walking tour in London lasts five and a half hours and includes visits to two major museums with a maximum of eight guests. The tour begins at the British Museum, where the guide spends about two and a half hours presenting a selection of artifacts covering 6,000 years of human history. Highlights include Samurai armor, Assyrian lion hunt reliefs, the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone. After the museum visit, the group takes a break for lunch, which is included in the tour. Following lunch, the tour continues at the National Gallery of London for approximately two and a half hours. The guide introduces paintings from the 1300s through the 1900s by artists such as Jan van Eyck, Van Gogh, Seurat, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. Throughout the tour, the professional guide provides historical context and information to help guests understand and appreciate the collections. The tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off, gratuities, or access to temporary exhibitions. It is not suitable for guests with walking disabilities or those using a wheelchair.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The British Museum
The visit lasts about two and a half hours and covers artifacts spanning 6000 years of human history. The guide discusses items such as Samurai armor, Assyrian lion hunt reliefs, the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone. Various cultures, primitive tribes, and fallen empires are examined through a selected collection of objects, providing historical context and background.
150 min
The National Gallery
After a lunch break, the tour continues at the National Gallery for another two and a half hours. The guide focuses on paintings from the 1300s to the 1900s by artists such as Jan van Eyck, Van Gogh, Seurat, da Vinci, Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. Guests learn about the artists and the stories behind notable works including “The Arnolfini Portrait” and Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers.” The guide provides insights to help appreciate the over 2,300 paintings in the collection.
150 min
Meeting point
Meet by the red telephone booth closest to the main gate of British Museum. Meet your guide outside the gates of the museum by the red telephone booth situated to the left of the main gates of the museum on the sidewalk of Great Russell Street across from Starbucks.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
British Museum and National Gallery of London Semi-Private Walking Tour with Lunch, 5.5 Hours, Max 8 Guests
by Babylon Tours London
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€430Overview
This semi-private walking tour in London lasts five and a half hours and includes visits to two major museums with a maximum of eight guests. The tour begins at the British Museum, where the guide spends about two and a half hours presenting a selection of artifacts covering 6,000 years of human history. Highlights include Samurai armor, Assyrian lion hunt reliefs, the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone. After the museum visit, the group takes a break for lunch, which is included in the tour. Following lunch, the tour continues at the National Gallery of London for approximately two and a half hours. The guide introduces paintings from the 1300s through the 1900s by artists such as Jan van Eyck, Van Gogh, Seurat, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. Throughout the tour, the professional guide provides historical context and information to help guests understand and appreciate the collections. The tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off, gratuities, or access to temporary exhibitions. It is not suitable for guests with walking disabilities or those using a wheelchair.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The British Museum
The visit lasts about two and a half hours and covers artifacts spanning 6000 years of human history. The guide discusses items such as Samurai armor, Assyrian lion hunt reliefs, the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone. Various cultures, primitive tribes, and fallen empires are examined through a selected collection of objects, providing historical context and background.
150 min
The National Gallery
After a lunch break, the tour continues at the National Gallery for another two and a half hours. The guide focuses on paintings from the 1300s to the 1900s by artists such as Jan van Eyck, Van Gogh, Seurat, da Vinci, Botticelli, Monet, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. Guests learn about the artists and the stories behind notable works including “The Arnolfini Portrait” and Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers.” The guide provides insights to help appreciate the over 2,300 paintings in the collection.
150 min
Meeting point
Meet by the red telephone booth closest to the main gate of British Museum. Meet your guide outside the gates of the museum by the red telephone booth situated to the left of the main gates of the museum on the sidewalk of Great Russell Street across from Starbucks.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.