Is entry to the British Museum free?

Yes, the permanent collection is free. The museum advises booking a free timed entry slot in advance.

No. MisterFare provides transport only. The museum runs free volunteer-led eye-opener tours and paid out-of-hours tours.

Can we see the Bayeux Tapestry?

It is shown in a separately ticketed exhibition from 10 September 2026 to 11 July 2027. Book directly with the museum; early dates sold out.

How long should we allow?

Many visitors spend two to three hours. You choose the collection time when booking.

Will the driver wait?

No. This is a drop-off and later collection: the driver sets you down near the museum and returns at the time you choose when booking. If your visit runs longer, tell us and we will re-time the collection if a driver is available.

Can we combine this with other stops?

Extra stops are not part of this package. Tell us your other stops before you book and we will quote them separately.

Sightseeing

British Museum Visit with Private Transport

A private car takes you to the British Museum and collects you afterwards. Entry to the permanent collection is free; you book a timed slot with the museum.

Flexible duration
1+ pax
From London
Private vehicle
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From£80per vehicle

The glass-roofed Great Court and central Reading Room drum at the British Museum

The columned front portico of the British Museum on Great Russell Street

The Rosetta Stone in its display case at the British Museum

A carved Assyrian winged bull with a human head from Nimrud at the British Museum

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What's Included

Included

Private vehicle and driverA private vehicle for your party only, driven by a MisterFare driver, for the agreed route and time.
London pickup and returnCollection from and return to your London address or hotel at the agreed times.
Collection at your chosen timeThe driver sets you down and returns to collect you at the time and place agreed when you book.

Not Included

GuideMisterFare does not provide a guide. The museum runs free eye-opener tours and paid out-of-hours tours.
Exhibition ticketsPaid exhibitions, including the Bayeux Tapestry, are booked directly with the British Museum.
Food and drinkNot included.

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About This Tour

This is a private transfer to and from the British Museum. A MisterFare driver collects you from your London address, sets you down close to the museum on Great Russell Street, and comes back at an agreed time to take you home or to your next stop.

Entry to the museum's permanent collection is free. The museum advises all visitors to book a free timed entry slot on its website before they come. It opens daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with later opening on Fridays until 20:30, and is closed from 24 to 26 December.

The permanent galleries include the Rosetta Stone, sculptures from the Parthenon, Assyrian reliefs and the Egyptian mummies. The covered Great Court at the centre of the building is a good place to start and to arrange a meeting point.

The museum runs its own tours. Volunteer-led eye-opener tours of individual galleries are free and last about 30 to 40 minutes. Paid out-of-hours tours before opening are also offered. From 10 September 2026 to 11 July 2027 the museum is showing the Bayeux Tapestry in a separately ticketed exhibition, and early dates sold out, so book well ahead if you want to see it.

The driver is not a guide.

Approximate plan for the day

Pickup in London — Collection from your Central London address or hotel.
British Museum, Great Russell Street — Drop-off near the main entrance for your timed entry slot.
Collection — Driver collects you at the agreed time and place and returns you to your address.

Timings are agreed with you when the booking is confirmed and depend on traffic and your chosen ticket times.

Before you book

British Museum: tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (www.britishmuseum.org/visit). Book in advance. Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
Open daily 10:00-17:00, Fridays to 20:30; last entry 16:45 (Fridays 20:15). Closed 24-26 December.
Individual galleries can close at short notice; check the museum website on the day.
Bag searches operate at the entrances and there are rules on large bags; check the visitor guidelines before travel.
Great Russell Street has limited stopping; drop-off is at the nearest legal point.

Accessibility and walking

The museum has step-free access and lifts to most galleries; check the museum's access pages for the current entrance arrangements. A private car allows drop-off close to the entrance. Walking level: moderate.

What to bring

Timed entry booking confirmation
Exhibition tickets if booked
Small bag only
Comfortable shoes

Vehicles

Saloon or Executive Saloon for up to 3 passengers with 2 bags; SUV for up to 4 passengers with 4 bags; MPV for up to 6 passengers; Van for up to 8 passengers. Minibus and coach sizes are not offered.

Tour Details

Meeting Point

Pickup at any Central London address or hotel; Heathrow-area pickup can be quoted on request.

Pickup Information

MisterFare drives your party from your London address to the British Museum, sets you down near the Great Russell Street entrance, and collects you at an agreed time to take you home or on to another address. You book your own free timed entry slot, and any paid exhibition or museum-run tour, directly with the British Museum. MisterFare does not provide a guide and does not sell museum tickets.

Cancellations and changes

More than 24 hours before pickup: free cancellation.
Less than 24 hours before pickup, or no-show: a charge of up to 50% of the price.

Attraction tickets are separate and follow the attraction's own refund rules. Read the full Tour Cancellation & Amendment Policy

Price and what it covers

Private transport package, per vehicle: choose a vehicle size when you book. Larger parties need more than one vehicle, and the total is shown before you book.

Attraction admission and tickets are not included. Timed tickets may need booking in advance with the official seller; you can ask for help with tickets when you book.

Price includes pickup and return in Central London. For any other pickup point, please request a quote. Request a Quote

Child seats are available on request, subject to availability.

Tour Highlights

Free entry to the permanent collection
Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and Assyrian galleries
Free volunteer-led eye-opener tours run by the museum
Door-to-door private transport for your party
Option to add the separately ticketed Bayeux Tapestry exhibition (10 September 2026 to 11 July 2027)

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