Marvels at the British Museum: Rosetta Stone, Parthenon, Mummies
Overview
Embark on an enriching exploration of The British Museum's treasures with our licensed guide, designed to showcase the highlights in just a few captivating hours. Begin your journey by marveling at the magnificent ceiling and the awe-inspiring glass roof of the Great Court, a masterpiece in itself.
Your adventure continues as you encounter the world-renowned "Rosetta Stone," a crucial artifact in the decoding of Egyptian hieroglyphics, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient communication. Explore the intriguing Parthenon Sculptures, with a history marked by controversy as they were taken from Athens by Lord Elgin, the former British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
Delve into the Ancient Egypt galleries, where an extensive collection of Egyptian mummies awaits, along with the captivating relics of the Anglo-Saxon "Sutton Hoo" burial site.
What's Included
- Online support at the time of boarding the tour
- British Museum Guided Tour
- Pick up from hotel
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The British Museum
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The tour is on foot and comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The British Museum is huge, so be prepared for a lot of walking.
- Please arrive at the museum entrance at least 15 minutes before your scheduled travel time.
- This tour is not private
- If the time you choose is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore by booking you are aware of this possible change and therefore we warn you so as not to have complaints later, or requests for refunds, which will not be taken into consideration. Example: If you choose the 10:00 time slot and is not available you will be moved to the first available slot, 14:00 . Thank you.
- Important notice for last minute bookings (on the same day or from one day to the next): in case of lack of places the customer will be placed on the day following the booked date.
- "Skip the Line" means that instead of waiting in the normal long queue, the customer enters a fast, priority queue, together with the other customers who have chosen this option
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-437758P3
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