London: Natural History Museum Guided Tour & Audio
You'll Meet Your Guide Under the Wrong Arch First
You meet your guide at the V&A Museum arch for a 30-minute introduction, then explore the Natural History Museum at your own pace using a multilingual audio guide app. You'll see the blue whale skeleton, T. rex, and triceratops skull across the Dinosaurs gallery. Entry is free, headphones are your own, and the whole visit is wheelchair accessible.
1h
Step-by-step itinerary
Natural History Museum guided tour
- Meet guide under white arch
- Explore museum exterior and Evolution Garden
- Hear introduction from guide
- Use audio guide app to explore
- Listen about blue whale skeleton
- Visit Dinosaurs gallery
- See Tyrannosaurus Rex and triceratops skull
The Experience
The meeting point is under the large white arch at the Victoria & Albert Museum on Exhibition Road, not the Natural History Museum entrance itself, which is the first thing people get confused about when they arrive. Your guide will be holding a VoxCity flag, so you can't miss them once you know what you're looking for. Bring your own headphones and arrive five minutes early. The audio guide app downloads via QR code from your voucher, and it works in English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean or Spanish depending on what you need.
The 30-minute live tour covers the museum exterior and a brief introduction inside, then you're loose with the audio guide to move through the galleries at your own pace. The blue whale skeleton at Hintze Hall is the first major stop most people make. It's impossible to miss, and the audio track gives you the whole story of how it ended up there. After that, the Dinosaurs gallery is where most people spend time: you'll see the first T. rex skeleton ever discovered and a triceratops skull, with the audio guide walking you through what each fossil tells you about evolution and extinction.
The whole experience is wheelchair accessible, and you can bring a pram or stroller if you're traveling with small children. There's a cloakroom if you need to store a coat (£3) or umbrella (£2), though large bags and suitcases aren't really recommended because space is tight. The Natural History Museum itself is free to enter. This package includes your reserved entry, the guided introduction, the digital map, the audio guide app, and a donation to the museum. If there's a special exhibition you want to see, you can buy those tickets separately on the day.
What’s included
- Live 30-minute guided tour in English covering the museum exterior and introduction.
- reserved entry to the Natural History Museum (entry is free).
- digital map and downloadable audio guide app in multiple languages.
- donation to the Natural History Museum.
- child-friendly audio guide available upon request.
Operated by Vox City International Ltd
Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to see the main highlights (the blue whale, T. rex, and dinosaur galleries) without arranging entry or navigating the museum alone. The live introduction gets you oriented, then the audio guide lets you linger wherever you want.
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Top questions
Where exactly do I meet the tour guide?
Under the large white arch at the Victoria & Albert Museum on Exhibition Road Courtyard, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RL. Your guide will be holding a VoxCity flag.
What languages is the audio guide available in?
English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, and Spanish.
Do I need to bring headphones?
Yes, you need to bring your own headphones to use the audio guide app.
Is the Natural History Museum free to enter?
Yes, entry to the museum is free. This package includes reserved entry, a 30-minute guided introduction, the audio guide app, and a donation to the museum.
How long is the live guided part of the tour?
The live guided tour lasts 30 minutes and covers the museum exterior and a brief introduction inside. After that, you explore at your own pace with the audio guide.
Can I bring a stroller or pram?
Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Fold-up prams can be stored in the cloakroom for £4 if needed.
Is there a cloakroom to store belongings?
Yes. Coats cost £3, umbrellas £2, fold-up prams and bikes £4, and large bags or suitcases £4–£5. Space is limited for large luggage.
Can I download the audio guide before I arrive?
Yes. Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide app before you get to the museum.
Are service animals allowed?
Yes, service animals are allowed throughout the museum.
Can I buy tickets for special exhibitions?
Yes, special exhibition tickets can be purchased separately on the day of your visit.
London: Natural History Museum Guided Tour & Audio
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