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Discover two of London’s most iconic museums in one enriching day with a local host by your side. Explore ancient wonders at the British Museum, enjoy a relaxing lunch break, and then dive into world-class art at the National Gallery. With personal insights and stories throughout, this tour brings history and creativity to life like never before.

Destination

London, England

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

6.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Meals

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Withlocals.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Starbucks Coffee, across the street from the Museum - London to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Inside the British Museum & National Gallery

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees like The Baroque: Drama, Light & Emotion and Ancient Egypt: Mummies & Monuments, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!

4. Keep Exploring

   After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in London

5. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

I can personalize this tour for you

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• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Sue & Bob🇺🇸 United States

8 September 2025

Anthony was a great guide with knowledge and enthusiasm. We tried some excellent food and learned about the history of London. Time well spent!Great experience

Ilene🇺🇸 United States

6 September 2025

We had a great walking and hidden gems tour with Anthony. He showed us many places we would have missed. He had many stories to tell which made the tour very enjoyable. We highly recommend Anthony asa tour guideGreat tour of London

Michelle🇦🇺 Australia

2 September 2025

We loved our tour with Anthony. Plenty of laughs, lots of sights and information. Anthony has lived in London his entire life so his knowledge was fantastic. Had a great time. Thanks Anthony Anthony is your guide!

Ilana🇺🇸 United States

27 August 2025

Anthony is very knowledgeable about the history of the area and has many fun facts about all the nooks and crannies. He is very friendly and flexible in terms of making sure the tour meets your expectations. Overall it was a very enjoyable and interesting morning.Tour of East London

Tiffani🇺🇸 United States

24 August 2025

Our tour with Anthony was outstanding! He was prompt, engaging, and shared fascinating insights and little-known stories not found in history books. Anthony gave us a choice of touring traditional sights or a more local experience, we chose the latter and it did not disappoint! He showed us hidden gems only a true local would know. His food recommendations were spot-on, and it was clear he was familiar and respected in the neighborhood. All three generations on our trip found the tour enjoyable and Anthony a pleasure. We’ve taken many tours and Anthony was one of the best guides we’ve ever had!Top-Notch Local Experience

Lauren🇺🇸 United States

23 August 2025

This was our 1st private tour and we certainly picked the right guide! Anthony was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We will definitely be booking with him again when we return to London and will definitely recommend him to friends. Thank you Anthony for a great day! Anthony was fantastic!

Hendrik🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 August 2025

Our tour with Anthony was awesome! His enthusiasm and knowledge about London is amazing. We have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Loved how he could tell us all these little unknown facts and alleged rumours about different parts or buildings. Good combination of big tourist sites and hidden gems.Highlight of our trip - tour with Anthony

Andrew🇺🇸 United States

1 August 2025

Anthony was interesting, engaging, and a wealth of knowledge - full of detailed stories about the lesser known history of London. We originally booked a ‘top attractions’ tour - Westminster, etc. However when we met he gave us an alternative option to go to a lesser known but deeply historical area - and we were so glad we chose the alternative! We walked around an area of the city that we never would’ve gone to and learned some fascinating history about some key lesser known sites. We also had two kids in tow- ages 9 and 7 - and Anthony consistently made efforts to keep them engaged with interesting - plus dash of morbidity - tales, which they loved. Overall I would highly recommend him, and the next time we go back we will definitely be booking a food tour with him as he also had a deep knowledge of all the great spots in the area (boroughs market was a highlight).Facinating and lesser known London sites

Ryan

1 August 2025

Our tour with Anthony was superb. He is a wonderful, knowledgeable storyteller and took us to some amazing places in London. Awesome Anthony

veronique

28 July 2025

Wij zijn met Anthony op stap geweest met ons gezin. Hij heeft duidelijk enorm veel ervaring en kan perfect inspelen op de behoeften van de klant. Ook stelt hij geregeld voor om een groepsfoto te nemen op de juiste en fotogenieke plekken. Een aanrader ! Top wandeling op maat in London!

Codi🇺🇸 United States

19 July 2025

We enjoyed our time with Anthony from the start until he left us at Trafalgar Square. The kids say our time with him and learning so much about London in such a short time was one of their favorite experiences of the trip. He gave us food tips, train tips, and safety tips to make our trip more enjoyable. Also, he has great stories! Bonus: he’s a super nice guy. Highly recommend booking with Anthony.London Must-Do

Peter 🇩🇰 Denmark

19 July 2025

We had a great private tour of 4 hours with Anthony who clear not only knows every little corner of London but also loves the city and its little qwerky stories We did both the classic sites with a bit of light digestable history lessons but also some of the lesser known local pearls Me, wife and teenage son all really enjoyed it. We would warmly recommend Anthony when you are in London Great Local Londoner

Deana

18 July 2025

Anthony was an outstanding guide to his city. The day for uniquely built for us and our interests. I will do more trips with him on my next visit to London. Fun and engaging day!

Nick🇺🇸 United States

18 July 2025

Our group of four (two couples) spent half a day touring London with Anthony and he was fantastic! Enthusiastic, funny, caring and extremely knowledgeable about all things London. He showed us the "touristy" sites we wanted to see and also many hidden gems that made our day super special. When we travel back to London, Anthony is our guide. :) Note, Anthony is a foodie and if you want to find the best fish and chips or fine dining he has the answers.Anthony is Amazing!

Danielle

16 July 2025

We had so much fun with Anthony. He knows London inside and out, and felt like an instant friend. He has a keen sense of humor, moves along at just the right pace, and shares fascinating stories and information. Anthony was so good at communicating, and helping design a four to show us the area of London we were interested in. We saw the Parliamentary areas together. Also, he nailed his food recommendations! We loved the pub, and he gave us some solid choices for our next day out to Borough Market. Anthony is Wonderful! An instant friend!

Clotilde

14 July 2025

Thank you Anthony for being such an amazing, funny, interesting guide. We had a wonderful time with Anthony who took us from Shoreditch to the Tower of London. Anthony knows London and its history very well, he goes out of the crowded paths to show you less touristy but very interesting corners. He is passionate about being a great guide and making sure that everyone is having a fantastic time.Anthony is an amazing guide!!!!!

Barbara🇺🇸 United States

6 July 2025

I can’t properly express how amazing our experience was. Anthony guided us on a 3 hour tour of amazing sites. I booked this tour because I knew I’d be overwhelmed by all that we wanted to see and do in London. This tour gave us a great taste of some of the most historical sites. Anthony’s knowledge of London and its history is so very impressive. I’m not a history buff, but he may have turned me into 1!Fell in love with London

Taina🇺🇸 United States

2 July 2025

My husband and I had a private Borough market tour with Anthony. The meeting spot was easy to locate. Anthony is really friendly and made us feel comfortable commenting and asking questions. I feel we sampled some of the best that the market offered. Anthony made the perfect high quality choices and we truly loved everything we ate. Along the way we got a bit of history which brought the area to life. We saw and ate many things in London, but the tour with Anthony was my favorite! I highly recommend this tour for everyone visiting. IMO it’s best to do it at the beginning of a trip. Thank you, Anthony, for a wonderful experience!A Delicious-Filling-Interesting-FUN Tour

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

21 June 2025

We had an absolutely fantastic time on our family walking tour through London, Bankside, Borough Market, the Underground, Parliament, and Westminster with Anthony as our guide! From start to finish, Anthony was engaging, funny, and incredibly easy to talk to, making the experience enjoyable for our entire family, including our teenage boys who can be tough to impress. His storytelling brought the history and culture of each location to life, weaving in fascinating facts with a perfect dose of humor that kept us all hooked. Anthony’s warm and approachable demeanor made it feel like we were exploring with a friend, and he effortlessly connected with our boys, sparking their curiosity and keeping them entertained. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide to show us the vibrant sights and flavors of Borough Market, the iconic Underground, and the historic landmarks of Parliament and Westminster. Highly recommend Anthony for an unforgettable London adventure!Fabulous time!!

Nick

19 June 2025

Loved my tour with Anthony, he was so adaptable to their custom plan. I wanted to put together to better understand the city. Very knowledgeable, very handy, truly understand the best food in London and understand the great line of modern and past.Great, Knowledgeable, Kind

Katherine🇨🇦 Canada

7 June 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Anthony—an educational and fun three hours peppered with amusing anecdotes and entertaining historical tidbits! Would highly recommend! Fun and informative tour with Anthony

Olga🇺🇸 United States

7 June 2025

Anthony was fantastic. My husband, myself, and our 9 and 11-year-old kids went on his tour our first full day in London. Not only did he take us to his favorite local spots, but he also showed us some of the biggest sites, but with a different perspective and viewpoint. He answered all of our questions, and you can tell that he has a deep bench of knowledge to draw from. Also, his taste in food is 🤌. We highly recommend him and we would absolutely go on another tour with him next time we're in town!Family-friendly, knowledgeable, and fun!

onkel_tom2🇩🇪 Germany

7 June 2025

This was one of the best guided tours in my life: informative, entertaining and full of vivid impressions. Thanks AnthonyGreat experience

Achim🇩🇪 Germany

7 June 2025

Wir hatten einen so tollen Nachmittag gemeinsam mit Anthony. Unglaublich freundlich und ein echter Kenner der wundervollen Stadt London. Er hat uns Plätze gezeigt, die wir sicherlich auf eigene Faust niemals erkundet hätten! Die Zeit ist wie im Flug vergangen und ganz sicher wiederholen wir dies bei unserer nächsten London Reise! Vielen Dank Anthony für die tolle Zeit!Einfach wunderbar!!

Luis🇦🇺 Australia

6 June 2025

If you're looking to experience Shoreditch beyond the guidebooks and Instagram hotspots, Anthony’s walking tour is an absolute must. From the moment we began, it was clear that this wasn't just a job for him—it was a passion project. With an infectious enthusiasm for the quirky, the forgotten, and the fleeting, Anthony brought the streets of East London to life in a way few others could. What sets this tour apart is Anthony’s eye for the hidden details most would miss. He led us down quiet alleys and past unassuming buildings, revealing layers of history, culture, and creativity. His knowledge of Shoreditch’s ever-evolving street art scene was incredible—not just the big names like Banksy, but the emerging artists, political messages, and even the pieces that might disappear by next week. It felt like we were seeing a living, breathing gallery. Anthony also has a knack for storytelling, weaving in anecdotes about the area’s rebellious past, eccentric residents, and how Shoreditch continues to reinvent itself. His deep respect for the neighborhood’s character, both old and new, shone through in every stop and story. If you're curious, creative, or just tired of cookie-cutter tours, this is the one to book.

Leann 🇺🇸 United States

4 June 2025

Loved Anthony’s energy and humor. Was a great time. Would recommend! Great food Tour!

gneves🇺🇸 United States

28 May 2025

Highly recommend, he was great with our 8 year old daughter. He’s an amazing storyteller and knows the city in and out doing a comprehensive tour in 3 hours. Amazing tour!

Mary

16 May 2025

Chris delighted us with his charming personality, his comprehensive expanse of knowledge in all things Britain and adjusted his time to fit our personal questions. He was professional and very interesting with his anecdotes about living in London for the past 24 years. We highly recommend Chris for your next walking tour in London!Chris was nothing but incredible!

Christine🇺🇸 United States

12 May 2025

Anthony was a great tour guide. He shared lots of great info about London and took us to areas we never would have found on our own. Lndon Gems

Steffi🇨🇭 Switzerland

12 May 2025

Wir (Familie mit 3 Jungs im Teenager-Alter) hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Anthony. Er hat uns viel Neues über London erzählt, obwohl wir die Stadt bereits kennen. Auch unseren Kindern hat die Tour Spass gemacht und die 3 Stunden vergingen wie im Flug. Herzlichen Dank Anthony und vielleicht bis zum nächsten Mal :-) Spannende & unterhaltsame Tour mit Anthony

Alan🇨🇦 Canada

10 May 2025

Anthony is a ton of fun. We had a great time exploring London with him. They aren't kidding about hidden gems. I've been to London many times, but still learned a lot of quirky things. I highly recommend him.Lots of fun

Gabriela🇧🇷 Brazil

29 April 2025

Anthony is a cheerful, outgoing, and full-of-life person. He loves sharing knowledge, tips, and great stories about the city. It’s easy to feel comfortable around him, and the tour was light and fun. I highly recommend it

Dawniellle

27 April 2025

Our tour with Anthony was everything we hoped it would be. He was engaging & knowledgeable. The walk around London hit all the historic sites we were hoping. He also gave us a great tour of the food stalls at Borough Market. Would definitely recommend booking with Anthony. Engaging

Janine🇨🇦 Canada

24 April 2025

The four of us, including two twelve year olds, loved the tour Anthony gave us. He took us to parts of London we wouldn't otherwise have seen and told interesting stories to match the locations. We couldn't have been more pleased.Great tour and stories to go with...

Stephanie

24 April 2025

Anthony was a fantastic tour guide and kept our 6 and 9 year old children engaged and interested in learning about the sites we were seeing in London. It helped to provide context and interesting history to all the beautiful sites/buildings. They have repeated the stories they learned to our friends when telling others about our trip! Anthony is knowledgeable and engaging and both my husband and I and our children loved spending the day with him! Must book!!!

amacey66

24 March 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Anthony! He is friendly, personable and a very enthusiastic Londoner! We enjoyed his storytelling of English and London history! Great introduction to London

Sandra🇧🇪 Belgium

24 February 2025

Anthony is ongelofelijk gedreven en kent dit deel van de stad. We hebben het Eastend ontdekt met zijn prachtige murals en dan doorgewandeld over Towerbridge naar Borough Market. Eigenlijk hadden we dit beter in 2x gedaan, want het was een stevige wandeling en door tijdgebrek hadden we iets te weinig tijd om af en toe stil te staan en te genieten. Beide sites echt de moeite om te ontdekken en zeker met Anthony, echt een aardige man.HEEL FIJNE UITSTAP

John🇺🇸 United States

7 November 2024

Anthony was OUTSTANDING! His knowledge of London was second to none. He is clearly passionate about the city he lives in. We had four adults and two children in our group, Anthony kept our food tour fun and informative for both age goups. In all of my travels, I truly rank Anthony as one of my top tour guides. Thank you Anthony for everything! Wonderful food tour with Anthony

Eva🇩🇪 Germany

5 November 2024

As we did a family reunion and our sons don’t like too much information this was the perfect match!good stories,all the important sights and inside information with the best food we had all over London to finish with!Perfekt amount of informatio

Unknown

28 October 2024

We loved our tour with Anthony, the perfect introduction to London! Loved our tour with Anthony!

Brooke🇩🇪 Germany

25 October 2024

We had a great time on our tour with Antony! Great time

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

29 September 2024

Anthony was on time, cheery, quick when we wanted, slower when we wanted, fun, knowledgeable, and interesting…! And fid mention: “FUN”!!! Anthony was AWESOME!

Carrie🇺🇸 United States

21 September 2024

Sally🇺🇸 United States

4 September 2024

Anthony was absolutely fabulous. We decided to throw caution to the wind and go on a tour to the lesser known parts of London. It was everything we could have hoped for and more. We were fully engrossed in Anthony’s storytelling full of mind blowing facts. It was a grand day and Anthony left us near the Tower of London that we explored on our own. One of the best guides and best tours we have ever had. Highly recommend.Memorable Tour

Chris🇺🇸 United States

2 September 2024

Loved our afternoon with Anthony. Very knowledgeable and guided us through the very busy market like a pro. Food was delicious and very filling. Ended with a little history to tie it all together. Great Outing

Bart🇧🇪 Belgium

28 August 2024

Anthony was a great guide. He showed us the Shoreditch area, and updated us with information, stories in a lively way. We saw a new , unknown side of Londen Then we got to see the highlights of London, and we went to a great address for lunch at the Borough Market. We had a lovely time on our tour with guide Anthony.

Beth🇺🇸 United States

18 August 2024

Anthony was a great guide and was patient with the pace we had to walk. We loved his stories! We would definitely want him to do a tour for us again!Fun Day In London

Wencke

16 August 2024

The Best Tour guide ever with the most amazing hidden gems! We loved it!

Tristan🇺🇸 United States

11 August 2024

Anthony was very easy going and flexible with our family of 5 with 2 young children (7 & 9). We spent a day with him sightseeing throughout London and we felt comfortable and at ease. He put together a great itinerary, but he never made us feel rushed. Any mom knows that sightseeing with young kids may not always go as planned. Anthony understood that too!! He took us to see some not so tourist attractions which was quite interesting and he knew the history behind everything we inquired about along the way and more! He took us to a great food market where you can get anything and everything from all over the world!! Highly recommend booking with Anthony!Loved every minute!!

Timothy🇺🇸 United States

7 August 2024

Anthony has a wealth of knowledge about London and is very passionate in sharing it as he guides you. He is also super flexible and easy to work with !! Very glad we booked two tours with him !!Awesome city - awesome guide !!