The 5 Best Natural History Museum Tours in London

1.Natural History Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 212 reviews · 1 hour · from $76Our pick

Spend one hour with an English-speaking guide at London’s Natural History Museum. See the Diplodocus, 82-foot blue whale, minerals, butterflies, Earth galleries, and Wildlife Garden, while learning how scientists study the collection. Paul is one guide praised for making the visit work for adults and children.

“Our tourguide Paul was excellent, very nice and friendly, and he taught us a lit of interesting details in the museum. He even managed to integrate our nine year old son, who don’t speak english. I would recommand 100%, we had such a good time!”

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2.Natural History Museum London – Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Spend two focused hours with a guide such as Ivo, Becky, Matilda, or Sacha, following the Natural History Museum’s essential exhibits. See Sophie the Stegosaurus, Archaeopteryx, the Dodo, Pompeii casts, gemstones, and giant sequoia wood without getting lost in this huge museum.

“Becky was the best! Very knowledgeable and fun. Knew how to get around the crowd and show you the important displays. Totally recommend her to anyone.”

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3.Natural History Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $112

Follow an English-speaking art historian through London's Natural History Museum in a private or small group of up to eight. See Iguanodon teeth, Sophie the Stegosaurus, a Dodo skeleton, Archaeopteryx, Pompeii casts, the Cursed Amethyst, and Darwin's first edition.

“We had IVO as our guide. He was very nice, informed use very well - and really knew hos to involve us in the tour + for us to get the big picture of the museum. I as a father had my two kids with me (16 + 11 years) and still as we have English as our 2nd language - Ivo did involve the kids in the tour. I give Ivo the TOP SCORE for this guided tour with us. It lasted 2.5 hours. Just perfect time - before we said good bye - and headed for the museums CAFE :-) Top score !”

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4.Natural History Museum Private Tour & Skip the line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours

Spend two hours with a private English or Italian guide at London’s Natural History Museum. See dinosaurs, Hope the blue whale, Sophie the Stegosaurus, fossils, volcanoes, and hands-on science displays. Guides such as Damiano and Stefania have been praised for engaging children.

“Our first time using a guide for a tour so didn’t really know whet to expect. Had a brilliant time at the NHM. Our guide, Damiano, was fantastic. Took our ten year old son for the tour and Damiano was great within him. Knew exactly what highlights of the museum to see, where to stand, and was very informative. Teddy really enjoyed his day. Really good tour and glad we decided to try it.”

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5.Natural History Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $93

Spend 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide at London’s Natural History Museum, focusing on Sophie the Stegosaurus, Archaeopteryx, Pompeii casts, Darwin’s first edition, ancient trees, gemstones, Moon rock, and Mars rock. Private and small-group options are available.

“The tour was basic info-oriented with little interesting details. More significant info was in the rotten info. Probably ok for families, but expensive for what you get and not very informative if you already possess basic knowledge on earthquakes, volcanoes, gems and dinosaurs.”

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