Private Tours

Sir John Soane’s collections are still arranged today as they were at the time of his death in 1837 and every aspect of the Museum reflects Soane's architectural ingenuity, imagination, innovation, and artistic taste. From the moment guests step through the door, they are transported back in time to the Regency era. In order to understand the complexity and ingenuity of the Museum, we invite you to take a private tour where our expert guides, with their passion and flair, will be the perfect people to enlighten you about this exquisitely unique historic house.

For all Private Tour bookings please email events@soane.org.uk or call the events team on 020 7440 4279

Our Tours

Daytime Tours

£250+VAT | Capacity: 15 | 60 minutes 10am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday

Our standard tour across the Museum’s ground floor and first floor drawing rooms. Includes the Picture Room, with paintings by Canaletto and Turner and the complete series of William Hogarth’s An Election paintings.

£200+VAT | Capacity: 8 | 45 minutes 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday

Exclusive access to Soane’s domestic spaces and architectural model room, which were opened in 2015 after an extensive restoration project. Find our more about the restoration of these unique spaces here.

These tours are available to book separately or as an add on to a Daytime Tour for an additional £100+VAT.

£200+VAT | Capacity: 6 | 45 minutes 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday

Exclusive access to Soane’s architectural studio, which opened in 2023 after a unique restoration project. Find our more about the restoration of this unique space here.

These tours are available to book separately or as an add on to a Daytime Tour for an additional £100+VAT.

£350+VAT | Capacity: 15 | 60 minutes 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday

Experience the Museum's current temporary exhibition with a comprehensive tour delivered by one of our Senior Curators. The Exhibitions Programme explores the Museum's themes and collections in both historic and contemporary contexts. Find out about current and upcoming exhibitions on our website.

Candlelit Tours

£1500+VAT | Capacity: 15 | 90 minutes

Explore the Museum's marvellous collections and preserved interiors at their most atmospheric as our expert guides bring the history of the building to life through an intimate one-hour tour by candlelight.
Guests are welcomed with a half-hour prosecco and white wine reception in the Library-Dining Room, before embarking on our traditional tour.

Please note that we can run two tours simultaneously.

Ruinart Champagne upgrade

+£500+VAT for up to 15 people with additional guests charged at £80+VAT per person.
Enjoy Soane's favourite champagne.

Canapés

+£1000+VAT for up to 15 people with additional guests charged at £30+VAT per person.

Out of Hours

Have the Museum all to yourselves when it is closed to the public and experience the wonders of Sir John Soane’s extraordinary collection as our expert guides take you through the interiors.

£400+VAT | Capacity: 15 | 60 minutes 9am-4pm on Tuesdays

Exclusive access for your group at a time when the Museum is closed to the public. Have the Museum all to yourselves and experience the wonders of Sir John Soane’s extraordinary collection as our expert guides take you through the interiors with private access.

£500+VAT | Capacity: 15 | 60 minutes 9am-10am Tuesday-Sunday

Exclusive morning access for your party before the Museum opens to the public. For an additional £7.50+VAT per person, enjoy coffee, tea, and pastries in the Library-Dining Room, where Soane would have entertained his esteemed guests.

Gift a Tour

All of our Private Tours can be purchased as gifts. Please contact a member of our events team at events@soane.org.uk for further information.

More Information

For more information please see our tours brochure or if you have any additional queries or requests you can contact our events team via email at events@soane.org.uk, or call 020 7440 4279.

Photography is permitted and encouraged, however we do not allow filming or flash. Share your photos with us at #photothesoane for a chance to be featured on our Instagram page.

As the Museum spaces are incredibly small and delicate, we ask that guests do not eat inside the building, do not wear stiletto heels and leave all bags in our secure cloakroom. Please also note we do not have the facilities to store large bags or suitcases.

We have delivered specialist tours on various topics including the history of art, architectural theory, LGBTQ+ objects, and Georgian and Regency social life. Let us know if you want to personalise your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate your request

All tours are available digitally, either via live-streamed Zoom tour or via the Highlights film, available to purchase through our website.

We currently offer tours in a range of languages. Please get in touch with the events team via email at events@soane.org.uk for more information.

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