The 7 Best Natural History Museum Tours in London

1.Natural History Museum London – Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Spend two hours with a private English-speaking guide at London’s Natural History Museum. See Archaeopteryx, Sophie the Stegosaurus, the Dodo, Pompeii casts, fossils, gemstones, plants, and more, with guides such as Ivo, Becky, Matilda, and Sacha tailoring the route to your interests.

“My rating is to reflect the value for money and not the museum or tour guide. At almost £450 for 2 people it is grossly overpriced. I had booked it for my husband’s 70th Birthday and was expecting something quite special. In retrospect we’d have been better doing a self guided tour and spending this money on something else!”

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2.Private Guided Tour of Natural History Museum – Skip the Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Natural History Museum's East entrance on Exhibition Road. In two hours, your private group of up to six explores dinosaurs, earthquakes, volcanoes, Hintze Hall, and the Earth's Core escalator, with room to request favorite exhibits.

“Damiano was an incredible tour guide! We loved our experience and would definitely do it again. So easy and better than just going to museum ourselves”

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3.Natural History Museum Tour – by Uncomfortable Oxford™

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96Best value

Start at Oxford’s Natural History Museum with an Uncomfortable Oxford guide such as Ffion, Devika, or Cameron, then connect museum displays with Oxford’s colonial past, the Pitt Rivers Museum, and city landmarks. Expect a 90-minute, discussion-led walk for up to 15 people.

“Thought-provoking and informative, this tour gives you a different perspective on the British Empire I'm particular, and on colonialism in general. If you want something a bit different from th le regular tour of the sights, this is for you”

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4.Kid-Friendly Natural History Museum & Dinosaurs Private Guided Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $308

Meet a private guide outside London’s Natural History Museum for a 2.5-hour family tour. Guides such as Larry, Alexandra, Aaron, Lucy, and Chris use stories, questions, and breaks to keep children engaged while you see the T. rex, blue whale, giant sequoia, and other major exhibits.

“Our tour Guide Chris was truly excellent. Kept the kids, particularly our 7 yr old son, fully engaged and did not seem to mind the more than occasional interrupting question. Kids' review: "five stars and 👍👍👍👍👍"”

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5.A Day at the Museum – Natural History Museum London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Explore London’s Natural History Museum with an APTG-qualified Blue Badge guide, hotel pickup, and a private group of up to 15. In three hours, focus on dinosaurs, the blue whale, fossils, minerals, mammals, human origins, volcanoes, and more without wandering blindly through the galleries.

“This is very good,it was free and we booked in advance as it s very busy there. We managed to get in an hour early,this was on a Saturday . The place is everything for a kid ( or even an adult) with a passion for dinosaurs and history about evolution. I loved it,it was amazing. Lots of shops too,I really liked the Jurassic park shop. The only downside probably for it,it was very hot inside. I would advise to take some water and not to wear coats/ jackets.”

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6.A Day at the Museum – Natural History Museum London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews

Explore London’s Natural History Museum with an APTG-qualified Blue Badge guide on a private three-hour tour. Start with the dinosaur galleries, then visit botany, entomology, mineralogy, paleontology, and zoology displays. Your group can include up to 15 people, with optional minibus pickup from your hotel.

“Too crowded, impossible to get through, and exhibitions quite chaotic, this was a disappointment honestly. Sort of Disney remake of a real museum.”

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7.London Natural History Museum with Dinosaurs Gallery Private Tour for Kids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $325

Meet Alexandra or another Blue Badge guide outside the Natural History Museum for a private, English-language tour built around children. See the Dinosaur Gallery, marine fossils, blue whale skeleton, giant sequoia, and more, with games, questions, and clear science.

“Alexandra was excellent in keeping interested and attentive for two hours of visit our two 6 years old girls. With her knowledge and experience she manage to find the right balance of captivating and well detailed scientific information with anecdotal stories and games. Highly recommended.”

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