Hidden Treasures of Bloomsbury - Collectors, Curiosities & Candlelight

Discover the fascinating world of London’s great collectors on this elegant journey through Bloomsbury. The experience begins with a private guided visit to the British Museum, exploring remarkable artefacts and the tradition of collecting that shaped one of the world’s most celebrated museums.

A leisurely stroll through the historic streets and squares of Bloomsbury reveals the intellectual heart of Georgian London. The experience concludes with the enchanting evening chandelier lighting at Sir John Soane’s Museum -a magical glimpse into the extraordinary home of architect and collector Sir John Soane. 

The Experience

• Begin with a private highlights tour of the British Museum, where your guide introduces some of the world’s most extraordinary objects - from ancient Egyptian antiquities to classical Greek sculpture, revealing the culture of curiosity and collecting that fascinated Georgian London.

• Stroll through the elegant streets and garden squares of Bloomsbury, once the intellectual heart of Enlightenment London and home to scholars, architects and collectors.

• Walk to Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London’s largest Georgian square and the historic setting of Sir John Soane’s remarkable home.

• Along the way, discover stories of Georgian architecture, Enlightenment thinkers and the extraordinary life of Sir John Soane, whose imagination transformed his house into one of London’s most fascinating museums.​

• The day culminates with a rare private evening experience at Sir John Soane’s Museum, when the house is illuminated during the atmospheric chandelier lighting - a moment normally unseen by most visitors.

• Guests are welcomed with a private prosecco and white wine reception in Sir John Soane’s atmospheric Library-Dining Room.

• In the glow of candlelight, discover the extraordinary interiors of Soane’s house: hidden mirrors, secret doors, dramatic architectural illusions and the magnificent sarcophagus of Seti I, revealed in an intimate and unforgettable setting.