Guided tour

London: Natural History Museum Tour

4.9  / 567 reviews
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Guided tour
London: Natural History Museum Tour
4.9  / 567 reviews

Get up close with over 4.5 billion years of history at London’s Natural History Museum, where giant dinosaurs and gemstones have been wowing visitors since the 19th century.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, Spanish, French
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Alvaro – Spain

It was a gift for my girlfriend, and we can not be more pleased with this activity, specially for Luis, our guide, absolutely excellent. I recommend him because he is very precise with the explications, and every word he shared with us was really interesting. Oh! I should tell you, we are Spanish people, but we didn’t have any problem about understanding the content of the tour because Luis speaks English very very clear and, anyway he can speak Spanish very well, but we preferred in English in order to practice. So that last point is important to know if you want to enjoy your tour in Spanish, with Luis, you will be able to get your tour as well.

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Alvaro – Spain
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luke – Australia

Absolutely amazing tour! Ivo was very well researched, knowledgeable, engaging and has a passion for the natural world and all the big questions. Highly recommend this tour! There is so much content in the museum, this tour highlights the best bits. Thank you very much 🙏🏻

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luke – Australia

Experience

Highlights

  • See Iguanodon teeth fossils
  • Be in awe at the Pompeii casts
  • Get close to a Dodo skeleton
  • See a first edition of On the Origin of Species

Full description

Trace the earth’s beginnings to the dawn of our species with a tour of London's Natural History Museum. Navigate a through a collection of 80 million specimens in a labyrinth of galleries. Be introduced to characters like Sophie the Stegosaurus and the skeleton of a Dodo along the way. Catch a glimpse of the rare Archaeopteryx which is the alleged missing link between dinosaurs and birds. Be mysteriously drawn to the Cursed Amethyst and stand awestruck by an enormous slice of a Giant Sequoia tree. Visit the casts of victims from the volcanic disaster at Pompeii and learn about civilizations that used human skulls as drinking glasses. Gain a deeper appreciation for the natural world all around you as you uncover natural wonders and marvels. 

Includes

  • Professional art historian guide
  • Private and semi-private options
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food and drinks
  • Temporary exhibits

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • A small amount of walking is involved
  • This tour is offered as either a private tour or a group tour (8 guests maximum)
  • For group tours, a minimum of 2 guests are required for it to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if minimum numbers are not met)
  • Museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, an appropriate alternative will be provided if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1 hour from the tour starting time. In these cases, a refund cannot be offered
  • 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
  • Available daily
  • Wheelchair tours are available upon request only and only as a private tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 67 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4/5

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Alvaro – SpainDecember 10, 2023  – Verified booking
It was a gift for my girlfriend, and we can not be more pleased with this activity, specially for Luis, our guide, absolutely excellent. I recommend him because he is very precise with the explications, and every word he shared with us was really interesting. Oh! I should tell you, we are Spanish people, but we didn’t have any problem about understanding the content of the tour because Luis speaks English very very clear and, anyway he can speak Spanish very well, but we preferred in English in order to practice. So that last point is important to know if you want to enjoy your tour in Spanish, with Luis, you will be able to get your tour as well.
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GetYourGuide traveler December 13, 2021  – Verified booking
We had a private tour around the museum with Becky who was fun, easy to talk to and knew so much about the museum. we had a 2 and a half hour tour around the museum seeing all the bits that we could in that time, having our questions answered and then after this we were left to roam on our own which was great and see any bits that we didn't get quite enough time to see. worth absolutely every penny. This was our first trip here, firstly we are so glad we did it this way and we certainly will be back. Thank you!
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luke – AustraliaSeptember 19, 2024  – Verified booking
Absolutely amazing tour! Ivo was very well researched, knowledgeable, engaging and has a passion for the natural world and all the big questions. Highly recommend this tour! There is so much content in the museum, this tour highlights the best bits. Thank you very much 🙏🏻
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Product ID: 135956

Activity provider:Babylon Tours London

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