The 15 Best Museum Visits in London

1.Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,677 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Visit the Tower of London at your own pace, then join an included 45 to 60 minute Yeoman Warder tour from the moat. See the White Tower, Medieval Palace, ravens, Traitors’ Gate, execution site, Royal Armories, and Crown Jewels. Guide names vary, though Nev has been praised for his humor and lively storytelling.

“Tower of London tour was amazing. The Yeoman was entertaining and knowledgeable. The history is so interesting.”

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2.Chelsea FC Stadium Tours and Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,908 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44Top rated

You’ll tour Stamford Bridge with a Chelsea guide, visiting the home and away dressing rooms, press room, tunnel, dugouts, stands, and museum. Expect about 60 minutes on the stadium route, plus museum time. Guides such as Michael, Alan, Mary, Mandy, and Roy have earned praise for their warmth and club knowledge.

“Very good,guide was great,esp me being a Chelsea fan.Museum is very good also,with all the trophies and history”

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3.Official tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,157 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Explore Moco Museum London at your own pace with a mobile ticket and complimentary audio guide in six languages. See modern and contemporary works by Warhol, Basquiat, Kusama, Banksy, KAWS, Robbie Williams, and others, then head downstairs for digital art. The visit lasts about 90 minutes and includes personal lockers.

“Nice place to see some art but I think is a bit expensive if you aren't able to visit in the working day,in the morning”

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4.British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 984 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Spend 2.5 hours exploring the British Museum with a professional guide and no more than seven other people. Expect major sights such as the Rosetta Stone, Mummy of Katebet, Lewis Chessmen, Parthenon sculptures, and Assyrian lion-hunt reliefs, plus context on how the objects were made and collected. Guides including Ivo, Jake, James, Steph, and Laurence are praised for clear, lively storytelling.

“Great tour! Just 3 of is in the group made it easy to love and navigate the increasing crowds. Sacha was very knowledgeable and informative, great guide!!”

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5.The British Museum London – Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 555 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Explore the British Museum with a guide such as Becky, Jake, Ivo, or Sacha, depending on availability. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see major objects including the Rosetta Stone, Mummy of Katebet, Lewis Chessmen, Assyrian lion hunt reliefs, and Samurai armor. Choose a private or lower-cost semi-private format, with time for questions and context.

“The museum is fantastic. Our guide James H did an incredible job and was a wealth of information. I would give him my highest recommendation”

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6.British Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 470 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Spend about two hours with a local guide exploring British Museum highlights, from Egyptian mummies and the Rosetta Stone to the Parthenon sculptures. Guides such as Paul, Denise, Joseph, and Christina have led engaging visits, but meeting instructions can be unclear. The museum entrance is free, while this paid tour adds guided access and fast-track entry.

“very poor instructions on how to meet up with the tour guide. A very poor description of the tour. Minimal value for the money.”

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7.The Postal Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 347 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Spend about 90 minutes to 2.5 hours exploring The Postal Museum and its two-part experience: interactive exhibitions and a ride through London’s former underground Mail Rail. Learn about stamps, postal workers, pneumatic tubes, and communications history. Choose a timed admission slot, add an audio guide, and allow extra time to cross between the two buildings.

“Mail rail was really cool and the kids (6 and 3) loved it. Not recommended for tall people. I’m 5’11” and my head was almost hitting the roof.”

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8.Skip the Line: Liverpool Beatles Museum – The perfect tribute to the Beatles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 321 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

At the Liverpool Beatles Museum on Mathew Street, you’ll explore five floors of more than 1,000 Beatles items, from Hamburg-era guitars and drums to John Lennon’s first American tour itinerary and Abbey Road equipment. Allow one to two hours. An audio guide may be available for a small extra fee.

“Great museum plenty of information was a great day lots of amazing memorabilia using the information recorders is a must.”

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9.London Transport Museum One Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 315 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Visit the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden with a mobile admission ticket and explore at your own pace. See restored buses, trams, taxis, underground trains, posters, and the famous Tube map. Families can use the All Aboard playzone, while the cafe-bar and transport-themed shop add useful stops to a roughly two-hour visit.

“Nice staff. Great place to go. Get to know more London Transport. Place is convenience to go . Love to come agat”

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10.British Motor Museum Entry Ticket in Gaydon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend 2 to 4 hours exploring the British Motor Museum in Gaydon with a mobile admission ticket. Follow British car design from prototypes to production models, see Jaguar icons and famous film cars, and ask the friendly staff about the collection. An onsite café, free parking, and optional guided talks make this an easy half-day stop.

“A great place to go with the family! We found it to be spacious, warm and educational. The staff were friendly and super helpful ,as well as very knowledgeable about the vehicles. Definitely worth the trip!”

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11.Museum of Brands Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $19

Use your mobile ticket to enter London’s Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising, then explore more than 12,000 objects from the Victorian era to today. Plan on about one to two hours, with no guide or fixed route. The museum suits all ages and has accessible facilities.

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12.Skip-the-Line in The National Museum of Popular Music Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Visit Liverpool’s British Music Experience with a flexible mobile ticket and explore eight zones covering seven decades of British music. See more than 600 artifacts, from Beatles memorabilia to Adele costumes, then try instruments, record a song, dance through the decades, and watch regular hologram performances.

“Whole visit was very interesting with good combination of exhibits and interactive information. A good way to celebrate a birthday.”

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13.Private Guided Tour of the British Museum – Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet your English-speaking guide at the British Museum for a two-hour private tour of major treasures. Damiano, Paul, Joe, and Joseph are among the guides praised for clear storytelling, humor, and family-friendly pacing. Your guide can focus on Egypt, Greece, the Rosetta Stone, the Reading Room, or other highlights that suit your group.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our tour of the British Museum was absolutely unforgettable, thanks to our incredible guide! Damiano!! From the very beginning, Damiano brought the galleries to life with passion, knowledge, and storytelling that kept me completely engaged. Instead of just listing facts, he connected the artifacts to the bigger picture of history, culture, and humanity in a way that was both fascinating and easy to understand. Damiano’s enthusiasm was contagious—he clearly loves being a tour guide and it shows. Every question I asked was answered thoughtfully and with great depth, making the experience feel personalized and truly special. I left not only with a deeper appreciation of t...”

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14.British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Timeslots(Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet your English-speaking guide at the British Museum for a two-hour small-group tour capped at 15 people. You’ll see the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, Parthenon sculptures, Sutton Hoo, the Lewis Chessmen, and other major works. Guides such as Daniel, James, Joey, and Tara bring extra stories, while headsets help you hear in crowded galleries.

“The British museum has so many exhibits that it’s easy to be overwhelmed. We took this tour because we only had this time for the museum and we wanted to see the highlight exhibits. Tony gave a very informative tour, showed us things we missed in ann initial visit and even recommended some other areas to see after the tour was over.”

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15.National Gallery of London Museum Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Spend 2.5 hours at London’s National Gallery with a guide and no more than seven other people. See Van Gogh, Monet, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Botticelli, and more while learning how artists, styles, and ideas changed over time. Guides such as Stephanie, Becky, Alex, Jake, and Luis are praised for lively, detailed explanations.

“Exceptional semi-private tour with Alex. Passionate, knowledgeable, and overall joyful when going over works of fine art. Better than expected.”

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