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Natural History Museum of London Guided Tour

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Max 8

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Tour Duration

2.5 Hours

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Highlights of the tour

Highlights generally include: 

• Hope the Blue Whale— marvel at Hope, the 25.2-meter-long blue whale skeleton, suspended majestically from the ceiling of Hintze Hall. 

• Sophie the Stegosaurus— one of the most complete Stegosaurus skeletons ever discovered, Sophie stands 5.6 meters long and 2.9 meters tall. Unearthed in Wyoming, USA, in 2003, she provides invaluable insights into this iconic dinosaur species. 

• Archaeopteryx Fossil— one of the most significant fossils ever found, this 150-million-year-old specimen provides crucial evidence of the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds. 

• First Edition of On the Origin of Species— a cornerstone of scientific thought, this 1859 first edition of On the Origin of Species is preserved in the museum's Treasures Gallery.


Details

Step into the Natural History Museum, one of London's most awe-inspiring institutions, where the wonders of the natural world come to life. 

From towering dinosaur skeletons to rare gemstones, this private tour explores the museum's most remarkable treasures. Housed in a grand Romanesque building, the museum itself is a masterpiece, its cathedral-like architecture reflecting the grandeur of nature. In the vast Hintze Hall, gaze up at Hope, the 25.2-meter-long blue whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling. Then, in the Earth Hall, come face to face with Sophie the Stegosaurus, one of the most complete Stegosaurus skeletons ever discovered. Discover Cheddar Man, Britain's oldest known human, before beholding one of the most significant books in scientific history— first edition of Darwin's on the Origin of Species, which revolutionized our understanding of evolution.

Led by an expert guide, this tour offers a fascinating journey through time, from prehistoric giants to the discoveries that shaped our knowledge of life on Earth. Whether you're drawn to ancient fossils, glittering minerals, or Darwin's revolutionary ideas, the Natural History Museum promises an unforgettable encounter with the forces that shaped our planet.


Itinerary

  • A 2.5-hour private tour of the Natural History Museum of London with one of our expert guides.
  • Cromwell Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD, United Kingdom

Inclusion

• PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR (with Reserved Entry Tickets Included)

• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE

• DURATION 2.5 HOURS


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What Our Customers Say

Family tour of Natural History Museum with Luis
Sashi M 1 contributions

Family tour of Natural History Museum with Luis

We’ve been to the museum before. While impressive and educational, it was a little overwhelming. This time we decided to get a guide and it made all the difference. Luis made it very interesting and interactive especially for our 7 year old child.

28 December 2022

Dino tour with Ivo
GoPlaces01044267740 1 contributions

Dino tour with Ivo

I had Ivo for my guide and I felt that the entire experience was enhanced by his knowledge and willingness to explain if all to us . My 11 yo boy had a great time and Ivo can answer all his Dino fossils questions - Ivo leave no stones unturned … haha

27 November 2024

Private Natural History Museum Tour
Nancy C. 8 contributions

Private Natural History Museum Tour

We had a private tour with Laurence who made the experience so interesting. He also directed us through the busy museum in a less chaotic way highlighting the most unique artifacts. I would highly recommend this tour!

26 March 2025

Fantastic day with Guy
aceejayy 3 contributions

Fantastic day with Guy

We had a fantastic tour at the National History Museum thanks to our amazing guide Guy! He did an incredible job keeping our three-year-old engaged and excited the entire time—no small feat! He showed us all the best highlights of the museum and made sure the tour was tailored to what we were most interested in. It was informative, fun, and perfectly paced for our family. Highly recommend this experience, especially if you have young kids!

16 June 2025

Super guide and fabulous day out.
Seamus S 1 contributions

Super guide and fabulous day out.

Ivo was a fantastic guide on an amazing experience. He made so much of the Museum come to life and was so knowledgeable about every area. We had two kids -7 & 9 - and he was so patient and good to them. Truly great day out and well worth it.

03 February 2025

Outstanding guide, awesome museum
Hugo J 1 contributions

Outstanding guide, awesome museum

We had a fantastic time exploring the Natural History Museum with Laurence. From the very start, he knew how to capture everyone’s attention, both our kids (4 and 7 years old) and us parents. He shared fascinating anecdotes with such enthusiasm that we were hooked from beginning to end.Thanks to him, we managed to see all the key highlights of the museum without feeling overwhelmed, even though it was extremely crowded. He guided us smoothly through the exhibits, making sure we didn’t miss anything important.Laurence knows his subject inside out and explains it in a way that makes everything come...

23 February 2025

Best Tour and Guide
Paras C 1 contributions

Best Tour and Guide

We had this tour on March 11 with Ivo. This was our favorite thing we did in London. The museum was amazing but to be honest Ivo is what made it stand out. He was the absolute best. His knowledge was tremendous. My kids loved him. I can’t say enough good things about him. Would definitely recommend!

18 March 2025

5 stars plus for Natural History museum tour
D1565WZstevenb 29 contributions

5 stars plus for Natural History museum tour

We would give six stars if we could. Ivo is super smart and friendly. He is an excellent communicator and has deep knowledge of both the history of the planet earth and natural history. He was also a good listener and answered questions very well. Highly recommended.

27 March 2025

Highly Recommend Becky for a Brilliant Museum Visit!
Razeena Barvin A 1 contributions

Highly Recommend Becky for a Brilliant Museum Visit!

We had a fantastic experience at the Natural History Museum, and it was made even more special thanks to our amazing guide, Becky. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything so clearly and engagingly. Her passion for the museum really came through, and she made the entire visit so enjoyable for all of us.One of the best parts was that we didn’t have to wait in the long queue – we got in pretty quickly, which was a big bonus. Becky’s guided tour was phenomenal; we learned so much and really appreciated the little details she pointed out that...

18 April 2025

Bring the Natural History Museum to life!
Gordon H 12 contributions

Bring the Natural History Museum to life!

Now how can one improve on the magnificent Natural History Museum…. Well I would without hesitation say take this tour while being guided by MATILDA!Her knowledgeable insights and ability to bring the natural history to life is a remarkable talent that has to be experienced to truly appreciate the value of what you are surrounded by and being exposed to!Whole heartedly RECOMMENDED by my family of 4 including 2 teenagers!

19 May 2025

Great tour with a witty, knowledgeable guide
James W 118 contributions

Great tour with a witty, knowledgeable guide

Lawrence was very "on top of things," sending us pre-tour messages and giving us pointers about arriving on time because of traffic. Even the meeting place before tour was nearly impossible to miss (red phone booth next to the main entrance). Lawrence has a great sense of humor (touting that he was the official tour guide of the NBA & NFL having given private tours to famous players) and really knows the best things to see within the walls of the massive. There was more than one surprise. My wife and I 100% endorse Lawrence's tour if you want to...

15 June 2025

Museum highlights
Daniel D 1 contributions

Museum highlights

With only having a few hours to spend at the museum, Andi provided us with expert guidance through the enormous museum. He shared his vast knowledge of the museum’s exhibits, artifacts, history, architecture and so much more.

06 July 2025

The Natural History Museum experience.
John Gray S 2 contributions

The Natural History Museum experience.

Matilda, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and friendly! She showed us artifacts and showed us important history as well! Thank you for this opportunity and we recommend this tour to all families!

22 August 2025

500 million years in a morning with Matilda
Jim G 33 contributions

500 million years in a morning with Matilda

My wife and I had a fantastic tour with Matilda seeing some of the most significant items in the museum while learning about the earth and evolution. Matilda knew her stuff and was extremely friendly and cheerful from the first moment.

01 September 2025

Maravilhoso.
cbvictor 545 contributions

Maravilhoso.

This was the best trip in London!! It took me a while to get there, but it was worth it. The NHM is the best walk. My annoyance was only because I could not take my daughter to see the dinosaurs [she loves], but will stay for the next visit. I saw dinosaurs, mammals and insects. It was wonderful. I highly recommend the visit, especially if you go with children. They're gonna love to see everything from close.

03 March 2025

Experience for young and old
Tanja S 1 contributions

Experience for young and old

radios. pickup next to the museum. joint queue that went faster than expected. becky has brought us closer to the most important stations of the exhibitions and competently explained. the 2 h passed like in flight and you could then roam even further through the museum.

19 April 2025

Highly recommend this tour.
Leif T 5 contributions

Highly recommend this tour.

Becky L was our tour guide. She was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and explained everything very well. There were only three of us in the group. It was a perfect visit and I highly recommend.

28 April 2025

An enhanced experience
Chuck R. 26 contributions

An enhanced experience

Andi H was an excellent guide—extremely knowledgeable and skilled at navigating the museum, even on a busy day. He guided us seamlessly through the exhibits without making the experience feel rushed. His ability to weave together a clear and engaging narrative enhanced our understanding and enjoyment of the museum.

27 May 2025

A Day at the Museum
JohnDLee1966 3 contributions

A Day at the Museum

Our guide, Becky L., was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It was great to have someone explain a lot of the exhibits and the history of the museum

02 July 2025

Excellent tour
Alison C 9 contributions

Excellent tour

Becky was well-informed and patient with our group. She highlighted important things to see with interesting information

04 July 2025

Amazing tour
tomatoSwitzerland 35 contributions

Amazing tour

Amazing private tour. A guide Guy was really good. Super enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Brought the museum to life. A great story teller. Highly recommended.

08 July 2025

Not to be missed tour of National Gallery
Heather A 8 contributions

Not to be missed tour of National Gallery

Jaime was a fabulous guide. He took us through 700 years of paintings, choosing the perfect paintings to highlight. He used history and the artists’ personal lives to make the paintings even more intriguing. We left with a breadth of knowledge that we truly appreciate. This wasn’t a rushed tour but rather in-depth dive. A++!

10 July 2025

Great kids tour of the Natural History Museum
Jennifer K 2 contributions

Great kids tour of the Natural History Museum

Becky L. was awesome. Very engaging and knowledgeable. She weaved us through a very busy museum to hit all of the interesting exhibits. My 9 year old daughter and I enjoyed it immensely.

16 July 2025

Worth the extra cost
tdcondren 12 contributions

Worth the extra cost

Well paced tour. Our guide Jamie was very knowledgeable. Did a good job of keeping the group of 8 together. Only saw a small section of the museum simply because it’s enormous. Jamie’s comments were enlightening and provided great context for the exhibits.

30 August 2025

FAQ's

Your guide will be wearing a Babylon badge on a Babylon lanyard. They will also reach out to you on the morning of the tour to confirm the meeting point.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Your guide will reach out to you the morning of the tour by text and email. Please ensure you have provided your correct telephone number (including country code) and email beforehand. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don't see the email in your inbox.

No, Viator is a booking platform and Online Travel Agent. They sell our tours, but we are Babylon Tours, a Tour Operator currently offering tours in 12 major cities worldwide!

Yes! All tickets for the permanent collection are included and organized by Babylon Tours.

Yes! You can reschedule free of charge if you notify us at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. For rescheduling within 24 hours, a fee applies to cover guide payments, unused tickets, and company costs (no profit is made on this fee). If you booked through a booking platform like Viator or GetYourGuide, you must reschedule directly with them.

Please inform your guide as soon as possible. As this is a semi-private tour, it must start on time. If your tour is ticketed, the guide will reply to your message with the tickets so you can enter the museum or monument on your own and try to join the guide inside if possible. Please note that once the tour begins, the guide will not be able to regularly check their phone.

Please let us know immediately by email to babylontoursinfo@gmail.com or by texting or calling +1 917 999 0380. Our refund policy does not cover medical issues that arise within 24 hours of the tour's start. In such cases, please contact your travel insurance provider. We can provide a document confirming you were unable to attend.

Please let us know immediately by email to babylontoursinfo@gmail.com or by texting or calling +1 917 999 0380 . Our refund policy does not cover transportation issues within 24 hours of the tour's start. In such cases, please contact your travel insurance provider. We can provide a document confirming you were unable to attend.

Yes, you are welcome to stay in the museum until it closes.

No, as the museum is large, locating the guide inside is challenging. The guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and accompany the group inside. However, you are welcome to stay in the museum after the tour ends!

Your guide will have your tickets. As long as you bring proof of ID, the guide's name and number, and arrive at the meeting point on time, the guide will assist you with entry.n

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