London: British Museum Guided Tour and Priority Entry

4.3 (262 reviews) London, England
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Duration1h
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LanguagesGerman, Korean, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Start by meeting your guide in Russell Square. From there, you'll enter the British Museum and discover the most famous exhibits, including the Rosetta Stone and the Easter Island statue.

Uncover the Elgin Marbles that once decorated an ancient Greek temple, the Parthenon. Hear stories from your guide about the Brazilian Crystal Skull and the Enlightenment Room.

Afterwards, continue exploring the world-class exhibits at your own pace with an audio guide app. See artworks from Rembrandt, Holbein and Leonardo da Vinci. And don’t forget to visit the ancient Egyptian rooms, where you’ll step into the world of the pharaohs…

Options

Priority Entry and Audio Tour

Priority Entry and Audio Tour: Select this option for priority entry and a self-guided audio tour ONLY.

Priority Entry and Guided Tour

Select this option for priority entry, a fully guided tour and an audio tour app.

What's included

  • Headsets (for the guided tour)
  • Express guided tour in English (1 hour)
  • Multilingual audio commentary in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean and Spanish
  • Donation to British Museum
  • Audio guide app
  • Priority entry to the British Museum
  • Mobile device
  • Cloakroom fees
  • Access to the Bayeux tapestry

What to expect

  1. Russell Square
    Pass by
    Meet your guide at the fountain in Russell Square, WC1B 5EH. Your guide will be wearing a ‘VoxCity’ uniform. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your guide.
  2. The British Museum
    1h
    Explore the world-class exhibits with a guided tour (1-hour) and priority entry. Uncover the most famous artifacts at your own pace with an audio guide app.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the fountain in Russell Square, WC1B 5EH. Your guide will be wearing a ‘VoxCity’ uniform. Please arrive 10 minutes early and bring your own headphones. To pin point exact location please use - what3words: cheese.blunt.tapes

End point

The guided tour will end inside the British Museum.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The British Museum is free for all to enter. Your package includes a guided tour, priority entry, an audio guide app and a donation to the British Museum
  • You must meet your guide to receive priority entry into the museum
  • Headsets are provided for the guided tour, but please bring your own headphones to enjoy the audio guide in your own time
  • Items that are not permitted include: large bags heavier than 8kg, wheeled cases, folding bicycles and more. Visit the British Museum website for a full list of prohibited items
  • Pushchairs are permitted on-site. Fold-up prams and buggies can be left free of charge in the cloakroom
  • Cloakroom fees include: coats £2, bags up to 4kg £2.50, bags 4-8kg £5, umbrellas £1
  • Meet your guide at the fountain in Russell Square, WC1B 5EH. Your guide will be wearing a ‘VoxCity’ uniform. Please arrive 10 minutes early and bring your own headphones. To pin point exact location please use - what3words: cheese.blunt.tapes

Cancellation policy

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

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