The 12 Best Museum Visits in Britain

1.Liverpool Football Club Museum and Stadium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,764 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33Our pick

Visit Anfield for a 90-minute Liverpool FC stadium tour led in English, with audio guides in 14 languages. See the Main Stand, dressing rooms, press room, dugouts, This Is Anfield sign, and player tunnel, then explore the LFC Museum and Champions exhibition. The pitch is off limits, but you can sit in the Kop and take in the stadium views.

“I was celebrating birthday and Roger captained me to lead the tour out the tunnel which was a lovely experience, and take a seat at the KOP which was even better.”

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2.Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,677 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $49

Enter the Tower of London with a mobile ticket, join an included Yeoman Warder tour, and see the Crown Jewels, White Tower, Traitors’ Gate, ravens, Wall Walk, and Medieval Palace. Allow three to five hours if you want more than a quick look. Tours usually leave the moat every 30 minutes, but check the day’s schedule, especially in winter.

“Great tour! So easy to get around. The Crown Jewels are amazing!!! A must see for those visiting Londom”

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3.Chelsea Football Club Stadium and Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,576 reviews · 1 hour · from $43

Spend an hour behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge with an English-speaking guide such as Scott, Ryan, Mario, or María. Visit the dressing rooms, press room, tunnel, and pitchside areas, then explore Chelsea’s museum at your own pace. The tour suits devoted fans, curious football followers, and families.

“Really cool id you’re a football fan, or even if you’re not. Our tour guide was wonderful!”

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4.Chelsea FC Stadium Tours and Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,908 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44Top rated

Visit Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge with a club guide, seeing the dressing rooms, press room, tunnel, dugouts, seating areas, and museum. Expect about 60 to 90 minutes, exclusive video and 360-degree footage, photo stops, and access to guides such as Michael, Alan, Mary, Mandy, and Roy. Tours are listed in English, with 12 language options available.

“It was enjoyable and Alan the Tour guide was great! It was really cool to see the stadium and locker rooms.”

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5.London Transport Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,323 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Spend a full day at London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, where historic buses, trains, posters, maps, and hands-on exhibits explain how transport shaped the capital. You can try an Elizabeth line simulator, see early Underground trains, visit the Global Poster Gallery, and enjoy family play areas. Admission includes temporary exhibitions.

“It was very interactive and appealing to all ages. We visited on Saturday morning and it was busy but well organised. The gift shop was excellent as well as all the exhibits in the museum. It was very informative and well worth the entrance fee.”

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6.National Football Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,243 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $20

At Manchester’s National Football Museum, use your ticket for a self-guided visit across four floors. See England’s 1966 trophy, explore football through art and technology, and test your skills with interactive games. Free English-language highlights tours are available during the day, while the Penalty Shootout costs extra.

“Had a fantastic day and would recommend this to any football fan.”

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7.Liverpool Beatles Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,192 reviews · 1 day · from $26

Visit the Liverpool Beatles Museum on Mathew Street, a self-paced three-floor collection of more than 1,000 original items. Follow the band from Liverpool and Hamburg to global fame and studio innovation, with guitars, clothing, letters, film, and personal objects. An optional audio guide adds context, while the museum’s location makes it easy to pair with the Cavern Club.

“Worth to see! Learned interesting stories about Beatles and got to see their personal belongings.”

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8.British Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,182 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Spend two hours with a licensed guide exploring the British Museum’s major treasures, from the Great Court and Rosetta Stone to Egyptian mummies, the Parthenon Sculptures, Sutton Hoo, and Assyrian Winged Bulls. Guides may include Joe, Denise, Paul, Filomena, or others. Live guiding is offered in English or Italian, with other commentary options listed.

“Denise’s knowledge and passion for history has brought the museum to life for us. Very much appreciated it!”

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9.Official tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,157 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Spend about 90 minutes exploring Moco Museum London at your own pace. You’ll see works by Warhol, Basquiat, Kusama, Banksy, KAWS, Hirst, Picasso, and Robbie Williams, plus digital art downstairs. Your mobile ticket includes entry, a six-language audio guide, museum guide, and personal locker.

“When we went, they had fantastic displays from Marina Abramovic, Banksy, Kawa, and a really interesting exhibit by Robbie Williams. Enjoyed the flow of the displays and the thoughtful curation. I would recommend it to anyone.”

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10.British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 984 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Spend 2.5 hours exploring British Museum highlights with a professional guide and no more than eight people. Expect the Rosetta Stone, Mummy of Katebet, Lewis Chessmen, Assyrian reliefs, and Parthenon sculptures, plus context on how these objects were made, used, and collected. Guides have included Ivo, Jake, James, Laurence, Steph, Guy, and Matilda.

“We had an incredible tour of the British Museum with Ivo as our guide. He did a fantastic job not only showing us as much as possible, but also weaving in fascinating details about the historical significance of each piece. Ivo’s passion for history and his ability to bring the artifacts to life made the museum experience unforgettable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting London—it’s the perfect way to explore the museum and truly appreciate the treasures inside.”

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11.Jack the Ripper Museum Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 894 reviews · from $18

Visit the six-floor Jack the Ripper Museum at 12 Cable Street in London’s East End. Explore recreated crime scenes, a Victorian police station, the suspect’s room, Mary Jane Kelly’s bedroom, and a morgue with autopsy photographs. This is a self-guided visit, with staff members such as Jasony and George noted for their helpful explanations when guides are available.

“It was very strange when we found the building, it looked like a house at first. But when we went inside it was really interesting, there were rooms you could interact with and it was a really nice day out. Definitely would recommend.”

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12.Tour of the British Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 678 reviews · 2 hours · from $14Best value

Join an English or Spanish-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through the British Museum. You will see the Greek-style entrance, George III’s Enlightenment library, Egyptian and Assyrian treasures, Parthenon sculptures, Hoa Hakananai’a, and Aztec pieces. Guides such as Puri and Miguel have led especially lively visits.

“Excellent tour!! Highly recommended. Miguel, our guide, is an amazing guide, funny and very professional. He knows every single detail and story behind the museum. I recommend this tour for families with young kids and teenagers. Excelente tour para familias con niños y adolescentes. Miguel, nuestro guía, sabe cada detalle del museo y es un gran guía.”

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