Natural History Museum - Express Guided Tour & Audio Guide
London
Get ready for a dino-sized adventure the whole family will love! The Natural History Museum is one of London’s most magical places to explore, bursting with towering skeletons, glittering gems, ancient creatures and incredible real-life stories from our planet’s past. This express guided tour is the perfect way to kick-start your visit, giving you a fun, informative introduction before letting you dive into the museum at your own pace. It’s ideal for families, curious kids, first-time visitors, and anyone who wants a smooth, easy start to their museum day.
Your experience begins outside the museum, where your friendly guide will whisk you through a 30-minute introduction packed with amazing facts, hidden secrets, and plenty of personality. You’ll explore the beautiful gardens and the iconic exterior, learning about the museum’s origins and spotting details you’d never notice on your own. After this quick but lively warm-up, you’ll receive your reserved-entry pass and helpful directions so you can glide straight inside without the usual hassle.
Once indoors, it’s time for your self-guided adventure! With your multilingual audio guide and digital map, you can roam freely through the museum’s most famous galleries, from the breathtaking blue whale in Hintze Hall to jaw-dropping dinosaur fossils, sparkling gemstones, roaring volcanoes and everything in between. The kid-friendly audio option adds extra fun for little explorers, and you’re free to move at your own pace, spending as long as you like with your favourite exhibits. It’s the perfect blend of guided insight and family-friendly freedom, making your visit exciting, educational and wonderfully easy.
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Tickets are sent by email within minutes of booking
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Gate-ready e-ticket, simply scan on your mobile
Your ticket includes:
- Natural History Museum reserved entry
- Live 30-min guided tour in English only (exterior and museum introduction)
- Digital map and audio guide app
- Multilingual audio commentary in English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean and Spanish
- Child-friendly audio guide in English only (available upon request)
- Donation to the Natural History Museum
Exclusions:
- Headset and mobile device
- Guided tour of the exhibits
- Priority entry
- Entry to special exhibitions
General Information
- When you buy online you will receive an email containing your voucher and your QR code for your audio guide.
- Please note the Natural History Museum is free for all to enter. This package includes a guided tour (exterior and museum introduction), reserved entry, digital map, audio guide and a donation to the museum. Special exhibition tickets can be purchased separately
- Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour time.
- Please bring your own headphones and smartphone.
- Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide before arrival
- Sharp objects such as scissors and knives are strictly prohibited
- A cloakroom is available to store coats (£3), umbrellas (£2), fold-up prams and fold-up bikes (£4). It is not recommended to store large bags and suitcases (£4-£5) as limited space is available.
- Picniq accept all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
- Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
- Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10 per booking. Terms and conditions apply.
- Picniq Ltd acts as agent for all tickets/bookings on behalf of the supplier/principle ('the attraction'). For Picniq booking terms click here
Directions
Meet your tour guide at Exhibition Road Courtyard, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RL.
This is directly across the street from the 'Geological Survey & Museum' entrance, under the large white arch labeled ‘Victoria & Albert’. Your guide will be holding a ‘VoxCity’ flag
Nearest Tube: South Kensington
2025
- Dec: Fri–Mon → 10:00, 11:00, 12:00
2026
- Jan–Mar: Fri–Sun → 10:00, 11:00
- Apr–Dec: Mon–Sun → 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
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