Private Guided Tour at British Museum Highlights

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Join your guide at the British Museum in London and explore its world-renowned collection in a small group of up to eight people. The museum, home to eight million artifacts spanning 6,000 years, offers a journey through the depths of human history.

Your guide begins with an introduction to the museum’s key pieces, including Samurai armor and Assyrian lion hunting reliefs from the 7th century BC. As you navigate through the galleries, you'll see carefully selected highlights like the Parthenon Marbles, the 12th-century Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone—key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Throughout the tour, your guide will provide engaging stories and historical insights, bringing each artifact to life. Once the guided portion concludes, you’re free to continue exploring the museum at your own pace.

What's included

Semi-Private Museum Tour
Professional Historian Tour Guide
Duration 2.5 Hours
Group size limited to 8 guests only.

Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup nor drop-off.
Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

What to expect

The British Museum
Pass by

Navigating The British Museum’s vast collection of eight million artifacts can be daunting for first-time visitors. Skip the stress and indecision with a guided small-group tour that showcases carefully curated highlights. Marvel at the iconic Rosetta Stone, the intricate Lewis Chessmen, and the magnificent Parthenon Marbles, ensuring you experience the best the museum has to offer.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside the main gates of the museum, next to the red telephone booth located on the left side of the gates, along the sidewalk of Great Russell Street. The meeting point is directly across from Starbucks.

End point

Please meet your guide outside the main gates of the museum, next to the red telephone booth located on the left side of the gates, along the sidewalk of Great Russell Street. The meeting point is directly across from Starbucks.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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