The 10 Best Archaeology Tours in London, England

When in London with your children don’t miss this special 2.5-hour Private British Museum Tour for Kids and Families! With more than 8 million objects the British Museum is the biggest collection in the world picturing the human culture since its origins. With our kids-friendly professional guide you will see the museum highlights and learn more about famous masterpiecies as the Athens’ Parthenon ancient sculptures, the Rosetta Stone, Ginger the Egyptian mummy, Sutton Hoo Treasure, Vidandola Tablets, Lewis Chessmen and much more!

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional kids friendly guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

From the largest dinosaurs to the tiniest gemstones, the Natural History Museum’s display of over 80 million specimens needs no introduction. On this 1.5 to 2 hour Skip-the-line semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour, you’ll discover the collection housed within a terracotta palace, a “cathedral to nature,” which features galleries on geology, mineralogy, botany and zoology.

Inclusions: Semi-Private Museum Tour, Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum, Professional Tour Guide, Duration 1.5 - 2 hours

Exclusions: 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, Temporary exhibitions NOT included

From the largest dinosaurs to the tiniest gemstones, the Natural History Museum’s display of over 80 million specimens needs no introduction. On this 1.5 to 2 hour Skip-the-line private guided museum tour, you’ll discover the collection housed within a terracotta palace, a “cathedral to nature,” which features galleries on geology, mineralogy, botany and zoology.

Inclusions: SKIP-THE-LINE GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 1.5 - 2 hours, Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Temporary exhibitions NOT included

This tour will leave you breathless! There are so many fascinating things to discover in the majestic Tower of London, one of the most iconic places to visit in this magical city. With your Blue Badge guide you will have pre-booked tickets so you won't have to wait in line at the ticket office to purchase them! Kids will be enthralled through a range of stories and anecdotes and the tour will be a great experience for all. The Tower of London is a 900-year-old castle and fortress in central London, notable for housing the crown jewels and for having held many famous and infamous prisoners. You will see the most important parts of the castle such as The White Tower and The Jewel House, coming face-to-face with some of the most famous gemstones in the world and viewing close-up a selection crowns, diadems, scepters and dozens of pieces of golden plate.

Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Local guide, Professional kid-friendly guide, Prebooked tickets, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Join us for this 3 hour tour of a medieval palace right in the heart of London. The Tower of London is crammed full of history, once a prison, a royal palace, a royal menagerie and armoury.  Our journey takes us through several towers, where we can re-live the lives previous inmates. The highlight is the jewel house, where you will be dazzled by the magnificent display of gemstones and the crown jewels. Your private Blue Badge guide is full of facts and stories to engage and entertain you during the tour, making for a terrific experience.  If you have any children in your party they will enjoy a fun quiz with a prize at the end.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Your Blue Badge Guide will escort you to the front of the security queue, saving precious time, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

In our private 2.5-hour British Museum tour you will discover the highlights of some of the most amazing collections hosted by this incredible museum. It contains over 8 million breathtaking exhibits which show a portrait of the world’s cultures from prehistoric times to the present day. Your guide, passionate about archaeology and history, will take you back in time to show you the wonders of the Egyptian, Greek, China and South Asian sections. This is the best way to visit one of the most important museums in the world, led by a professional guide who will fascinate you with interesting commentary and stories about pieces and artefacts that had an extremely important effect on the history of mankind. If you would like to spend longer at the British Museum, we recommend our 3.5-hour tour which, as well as offering a more in-depth experience in general, will also give you the chance to discover the highlights of the Assyrian section.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Private Guide, Admissions, Walking tour, Professional Guide, Licensed Guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pick up/drop off

This 2.5-hour Small Group British Museum tour will allow you and your family to discover the main highlights of this huge museum in a fun and interactive way! Our kid-friendly guide will lead you in this cultural but fun experience, discovering the history of human kind by selecting the most important areas of the museum, such as the Egyptian section, the Greek section, the Sutton Hoo Treasures and all the annexed artifacts. Using visual aids, fascinating stories and trivia, the guide will be able to capture the attention of the young ones in the group making this experience memorable for everyone!

Inclusions: Small Group Tour, Kid-Friendly Guide, Professional Guide, Walking tour, Admissions

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Hotel Pick up/Drop off, Gratitudes

All our tours have been made Covid secure and are carried out in daily sanitised vehicles. We have personal protective equipment (PPE) such as antibacterials, face coverings and disposable gloves.  Our staff carry out a daily health check with temperature checks. The venues have sanitising stations and respect UK government rules on social distancing and safe travel.6 hour private driver-guide tour to Stonehenge. Marvel at mysterious and enigmatic Stonehenge, one of the wonders of the world and a feat of prehistoric engineering. See the 5,000 year old monument which is a world heritage site. Was it a temple, a calendar or a spiritual centre? Was it built by humans or aliens? These and many other mysteries will be revealed by your guide. Enjoy a guided visit of the Stonehenge exhibition and visitor centre with its fascinating archaeology and artefacts. Stonehenge just rocks! On return your driver-guide can drop you off at the central London location of your choice.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees to Stonehenge are not included. These must be purchased separately online or on-site., Gratuities (recommended 10% of tour cost for the driver-guide)

Enjoy unrivalled service with collection and drop-off from your hotel; no need to worry about finding a meeting point early in the morning. All our tours are run by some of the most experienced and highest rated guides in London with more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and degrees in history. Your overall tour experience will be greatly enhanced by your local guide. Your tour is entirely bespoke and can be changed at any time; even on the day. We understand that every family has different passions and interests, so we cater our service to your personal needs. Our tour itineraries stand out from the crowd. We won’t ever oversell a product and firmly believe in providing more value through allowing more time at the sights than the big bus tours. We are a small, bespoke company so we guarantee that you won’t be left with an inexperienced backup guide during the busy season. We provide the highest quality guides all year round.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

If you are interested in British History, there is no better way to spend your time effectively than having your own guide and driver. No wasted time at meeting points or managing other tourists expectations – you will have a full say in how to maximise your precious sightseeing time. Our tour guides are of the highest standard and share a deep knowledge of Ancient HIstory with a likeable and easygoing personality. We are incredibly proud of our 100% 5* TripAdvisor ratings on ALL private tours, and intend to continue our sterling reputation.

Inclusions: 10-Hour Private Tour with Experienced Driver Guide, All Transportation & Fuel Costs, Full Guided Commentary, Walking Tour of Avebury, Private transportation, Take The Backroads Where the Big Busses Can't Go

Exclusions: Entry to Lacock Abbey, Entry to The Roman Baths Museum