easy
2–3 hours
Suitable for most visitors with moderate walking ability and general fitness to stand and move at a comfortable pace.
Step into London’s Natural History Museum with Babylon Tours’ semi-private 2.5-hour guided experience. Marvel at iconic specimens like Hope the blue whale and Sophie the Stegosaurus, uncovering 4.5 billion years of natural history in a small group setting.
2.5 hrs • All ages • See 4.5 billion years of history • SKIP-THE-LINE
Embark on a captivating 2.5-hour semi-private tour of London’s Natural History Museum, where you'll explore 4.5 billion years of history. With a maximum of eight guests, marvel at iconic exhibits like Hope the blue whale and Sophie the Stegosaurus, while uncovering the secrets of our planet's natural wonders.
Skip-The-Line Semi-Private Museum Tour ""Semi-Private"" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum Professional Tour Guide
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi) Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional) Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
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. On this 2 hour semi-private guided museum tour, welcoming up to 8 guests, you’ll learn about the secret histories of the all-stars housed in this “cathedral to nature.”
From Earth’s beginnings to the dawn of our species, this museum houses some 80 million specimens in a labyrinth of galleries. Your expert guide will navigate you through them, introducing you to characters like Sophie the Stegosaurus and the skeleton of the long-gone Dodo along the way. You’ll catch a glimpse of the rare Archaeopteryx – the alleged missing link between dinosaurs and birds. You’ll stand awestruck by the enormous slice of a Giant Sequoia, a marvel of the natural world. Visit the casts of victims from the volcanic disaster at Pompeii and learn about civilizations that once used human skulls as drinking vessels. By the end, you’ll no doubt have a greater appreciation for the natural world all around you, and for the world-class collection that the Natural History Museum has amassed over the years.
Meet your guide at the red telephone booth across Exhibition Road at least 10 minutes before the tour starts to ensure a smooth check-in.
Expect a fair amount of walking on hard floors; sturdy, comfortable footwear will keep your experience enjoyable.
Only small handbags or thin backpacks are allowed inside; large bags and suitcases will be refused at security.
Some museum galleries require silence or limited conversation; follow your guide’s instructions to respect exhibit rules.
The Natural History Museum opened in 1881 as a celebration of Victorian scientific achievement and is famed for its grand Romanesque architecture and vast specimen collection.
The museum actively supports global biodiversity studies and promotes sustainability through educational exhibits and conservation initiatives.
Necessary for navigating museum halls and corridors comfortably.
Small bags are allowed and help keep essentials handy without burden.
Useful for receiving guide communications and capturing photos throughout the tour.
Bring a layer as London weather can be cool and unpredictable even indoors.
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