Private tour in London Jeremy J

Kid-friendly British Museum Highlights Tour - Fun and Fascinating!

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Jeremy J.

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Fun-packed tours with yours truly! I'm an official City Of London Badge Guide. I give regular indoor tours of the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, British Museum and Churchill War Rooms. Outdoors, I give regular city highlights tours, passing must-see sites such as St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. I also give bespoke tours throughout London for private clients. I have taken birthday groups on fun-packed historical tours, led staff excursions for the management of Bloomberg and Generali, and even got hired as the expert history guide for a Hollywood actor during his stay in London. I am also a prolific writer and a cheeky magician! - Official City of London Green Badge Guide - Member of the Institute of Tour Guiding - First Class Honours in Social Anthropology I do not drive. London is a great city to explore by tube, bus and on foot, but if for whatever reason you require a guide with a vehicle then please message elsewhere.

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Overview of your London tour

Do you want to enjoy one of the world's most fascinating collections of historic artefacts with a guide that knows every secret nook and cranny of the building? Then join me! I specialise in bringing the British Museum to life. By the time you leave, I hope that you feel like you've been on the most amazing whirlwind tour celebrating human history. An experience that is both fun and enlightening. To keep things simple, I separate the tour into two parts. In part one we explore the British section of the museum, in part two we explore the objects "acquired" from around the world. Feel free to ask any questions as we go along. I graduated university with a degree in Social Anthropology, so the history of human culture is a lifelong fascination to me. Despite my academic credentials, what matters most to me is that the tour is family friendly - whatever your age, whatever your interests, this is a tour for everyone!

Recent Reviews

Paul S.United States
May 2026

I booked this tour as the second half of our day, a group of 7 (no kids) just finished a fabulous of the National Gallery with our tour guide Jeremy (see review of National Gallery. We walked a short distance to the British Museum to begin our tour with Jeremy who is funny, quite knowledgeable, and truly genuine. The museum is very large, 80k objects on display at any given time. We hit all the highlights, and some hidden treasures that most people would skip. Jeremy has endless knowledge about the exhibits, it's astounding. The tour kept our group from wondering off, and being mindful of the time, as we had a tight schedule. On tip we found out from Jeremy is that most museums in London are open late on Friday's, go later in the day, and avoid the masses. I would definitely recommend this tour to family and friends

Anne W.United States
August 2025

We’ve had lots of Tours by Locals tours, and while all have been great, Jeremy stood out as the best we’ve ever had. He was amazing with the kids in the group (ranging in age from 8-12) and went above and beyond to walk us to a playground after the tour so the kids could blow off some steam, and then to suggest a dinner spot. His knowledge of the museum was incredible, and he kept everyone’s interest the whole time. Highly recommend!

Yevgeniya F.United States
July 2025

Jeremy created a wonderful experience for us. He met us at our hotel and started the tour right away. It ended up being so much more than British Museum guided tour, We learned about little allies, BBC building, notable pubs along the way (connected with his family history and WWII) and so much more along the walk to the museum. He truly was able to adapt to my 12 year old daughter and made it interesting for both of us (I have been to British museum many times, it was her first time). I highly recommend Jeremy if you are looking for a tour guide in London.

Jonathan K.United States
June 2025

I cannot overstate how amazing Jeremy was on this tour. We have done tours through companies, guides, and dozens through Tours By Locals and Jeremy is the best. His demeanor, attitude, and personality are incredible. You immediately feel as though you are with an old friend. He was extremely accommodating for our group and our schedule and he has the best personality to keep everybody engaged. We have seen guides are good with children but Jeremey is far superior in every way by how he speaks to them, has them help with finding the next spot in the museum and then answering questions. Our 8 year old is still talking about this visit and can't wait to go to another museum. The most impressive part was seeing our 6 year old get engaged and ask questions in a museum as usually he gets bored. We cannot thank Jeremy enough. If you are looking for the best there is then book with Jeremy!

Adam G.
June 2025

Jeremy was an absolutely fantastic guide for our British Museum visit! His energy was infectious, keeping even our five children (ages 6-13) thoroughly engaged and excited. He truly went with the flow of our group, adapting his commentary and pace to perfectly suit our interests and the kids' varying attention spans. We highly recommend Jeremy for a fun, informative, and stress-free museum/London experience, especially for families!

Stephanie K.United States
March 2025

Jeremy went above and beyond before, during, and after our tour. Energetic and engaging in addition to knowledgeable. Highly recommend Jeremy for an incredibly enjoyable tour.

Your London tour itinerary

British objects include: - The iconic double edged Viking sword. - The largest hoard of medieval gold coins. - The special pavement made for a medieval Queen. - The Lewis Chessmen featured in Harry Potter. - The startling helmet of a warrior king (Sutton Hoo). Worldwide objects include: - The eerie bust of Ramesses the Great. - The gigantic Assyrian winged bulls. - The looted Benin Bronzes. - The Parthenon Marbles taken by Lord Elgin. - The Rosetta Stone.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

The British Museum nowadays is wheelchair user friendly, and also contains spots where we can sit for breaks along the way.

What's included
Other: Please note that entrance to the British Museum is free of charge.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
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Meeting location

49 Great Russell Street, England, England, WC1B 3BA, United Kingdom

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The outdoor lions in front of King Edward VII Gallery, Montague Place. Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/dp5k2mcW4tEQo5q7A

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Other details
Tour categories
Museums
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
1126857
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in London is perfect for families and individuals of all ages who are interested in exploring the fascinating collections of the British Museum. Jeremy J., your guide, specializes in making the museum's history come alive, ensuring a fun and enlightening experience for everyone, regardless of age or interest.

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