The British Museum Tour

London, England
Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Czech, Arabic, Thai, Japanese, Slovak, Polish, Dutch, Turkish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour provides an expert tour guide to discover the highlights of the British Museum for this 3-hour private tour or include it on a flexible full-day London tour. The British Museum was founded in 1753 and today has approximately eight million objects from ancient history to modern technology giving you a glimpse into ancient cultures and civilisations. The tour will begin in Lord Foster's Great Hall. Here you will see ancient scripts on the Rosetta Stone from Egypt, architectural relics from temples and mausoleums in Mesopotamia, Assyria, Greece etc., the huge statues of Pharaoh Ramses the Great, many pieces of the friezes showing the Panathenaic festival of the ruins of the Parthenon at the Acropolis in Greece and a special hall was constructed so they could be on permanent display to all. There is so much more to see, such as the Islamic gallery, European and Chinese porcelain, clocks, medicine and many more! Follow us!

Options

Private Minibus for 15 People

Private Minibus for 15 People: Please pick this option if your group is between 9 and 15 people.
Pickup included

Private Minibus for 10 People

Private Minibus for 10 People: If you are 10 people in a party, this is the best option for exploring London's most magnificent and iconic landmarks.
Pickup included

Private MPV for 6 People

Private MPV for 6 People: MPV City Cars are just handy and we can take you London's medieval off the beaten pathways and streets.
Pickup included

With Public Transportation

Pickup included

Private Estate Car For 3 Pax

Private Estate Car For 3 Pax: You, your guide and the car. What a perfect combination of exploring the capital of the world. London is ready for you!
Pickup included

Private London Black Cab for 5

Private London Black Cab for 5: Yes, riding in one can be considered interesting attractions in itself, right? Plus, no traffic, no parking issues.
Pickup included

Private Van for 8 People

Private Van for 8 People: If you are 8 people or less, this would be a suitable option for your group.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hand sanitizers and masks will be available in our vehicles for the best hygiene practice.
  • Public transportation tickets

What to expect

  1. The British Museum
    3h
    The British Museum was founded in 1753 and today has approximately eight million objects from ancient history to modern technology giving you a glimpse into ancient cultures and civilisations. The tour will begin in Lord Foster's Great Hall. Here you will see ancient scripts on the Rosetta Stone from Egypt, architectural relics from temples and mausoleums in Mesopotamia, Assyria, Greece etc., the huge statues of Pharaoh Rameses the Great, many pieces of the friezes showing the pan-Athenic festival of the ruins of the Parthenon at the Acropolis in Greece and a special hall was constructed so they could be on permanent display to all.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting place is the main entrance: The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG

The four-tube stations closest to the Museum are:

Tottenham Court Road: 5-minute walk
Holborn: 7-minute walk
Russell Square: 7-minute walk
Goodge Street: 8-minute walk

End point

Meeting place is the main entrance: The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG

The four-tube stations closest to the Museum are:

Tottenham Court Road: 5-minute walk
Holborn: 7-minute walk
Russell Square: 7-minute walk
Goodge Street: 8-minute walk

Pickup details

- Hand sanitizers and masks will be available in our vehicles for the best hygiene practice.
- Airport and cruise port pickups and transfers are also available at extra charge. Please contact us for further information.
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time and let the lobby staff know that you are waiting for a tour guide.
- Comfortable shoes are advised
- Wheelchair users must inform our agent whether guest(s) is/are fully dependent on the chair or partly able to walk or move.
- Guests must contact Tourope UK at least 24 hours before your product date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Please use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher.

If you do not require hotel pickup, you can meet the tour guide at Parliament Square. (The nearest tube station is Westminster). Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time, please look out the Statue of Sir Winston Churchill in front of the Houses of Parliament.
Please Note: In case of any daily event or closure in Parliament Square, alternatively, please proceed to The London Eye by crossing the Westminster Bridge. Your tour guide will be waiting for you in front of the main exit gate of the London Eye.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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