The 11 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.Private Guided Tour of Natural History Museum – Skip the Line

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

Meet your private guide near South Kensington and enter through the Natural History Museum’s East entrance. In two hours, see dinosaurs, Hintze Hall, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the Earth’s Core. Guides such as Damiano and Stephanie are especially good with children and special requests.

“Damiano is extremely informative and wonderful with kids! Makes the whole experience fun for everyone-big thumbs up!”

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6.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 kid-friendly guide on Exhibition Road for a 2.5-hour route through London’s Natural History Museum. See the blue whale, T. rex, giant sequoia, and major galleries, with time for questions and breaks.

“Alexandra, our tour guide, was great and kept the children engaged for the duration of our time. She highlighted all important parts of the museum and the kids loved every second of it.”

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7.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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8.A Day at the Museum – Natural History Museum London

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

Spend three guided hours at London’s Natural History Museum, focusing on dinosaurs, fossils, mammals, minerals, and human origins. Your private group of up to 15 can arrange hotel pickup, or meet near Westminster. A Blue Badge guide leads the visit in English, while admission to the museum itself is free.

“Wonderful day for the whole family. Free, but if you can donate please do to keep this treasure going. To see the blue whale and Dippy was was great. Take a reusable water bottle and fill it up by the cafe for free.”

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9.Natural History Museum Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 2 hours

Spend two focused hours with a private English or French-speaking guide at London’s Natural History Museum. Meet T-Rex, Triceratops, Hope the blue whale, fossils, minerals, and the scientists behind major ideas. Guide Hélène has led the tour, which suits families and small groups of up to six.

“Very nice tour, guide that knows the museum and relevant topics and flexibility”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews

Spend about three hours with a private, APGT-qualified Blue Badge guide at London's Natural History Museum. Follow the dinosaur galleries and five major collections, ask questions as you go, and consider the minibus hotel transfer upgrade. The group price covers up to 15 people.

“Beautiful building, amazing experience. Second time we’ve been and never disappoints. Only down side is not enough toilets, especially when it’s hot day, you have young children, and you e spent a small fortune on bottled water!”

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

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

Meet your private Blue Badge guide outside London’s Natural History Museum for a 2.5-hour family tour built around dinosaurs and big scientific discoveries. Alexandra’s child-friendly approach uses questions, games, stories, and clear explanations to keep young minds involved.

“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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