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London Victoria and Albert Museum Private Tour 2 hr 30 min
TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10
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1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore the Victoria and Albert Museum with a Blue Badge guide, from Raphael’s Cartoons to the Ardabil Carpet and Great Bed of Ware.
About this tour
Step into centuries of art, design, and history on a private tour of London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Led by an award-winning Blue Badge guide, this 150-minute visit brings the stories behind the museum’s remarkable collections to life.
Explore highlights spanning Renaissance art and medieval England. See Raphael’s Cartoons, discover the tale behind Tipu’s Tiger, and admire the Ardabil Carpet, described in the tour details as the oldest in the world. The Great Bed of Ware offers another memorable glimpse into the past, alongside many more treasures in the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design.
Meet your guide inside the museum near the information desk, where they will be holding a “My London Guide” sign. South Kensington is the nearest underground station, with District and Circle line service, and the museum is a short walk away. Book your London Victoria and Albert Museum private tour to experience these extraordinary objects through the stories that connect them.
Highlights
- Explore the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design
- Uncover the stories behind Raphael’s Cartoons and Tipu’s Tiger
- Admire the Ardabil Carpet and the Great Bed of Ware
What's included
Included
- Live Blue Badge guide
Not included
- Snacks
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4.00 / 5 · 1 review
Important information
- Meet the guide inside the museum near the information desk; look for a “My London Guide” sign
- South Kensington is the nearest underground station, served by the District and Circle lines
- The museum is a short walk from South Kensington station
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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