Londons Treasures Guided Tour of the British Museum
Overview
Explore the British Museum’s most famous treasures with a licensed guide and immerse yourself in one of the world’s oldest and most valuable museums. The museum's vast collection is so rich in history that you could spend a week and still not see it all.
Begin your visit by marveling at the stunning ceiling of the Great Court, a true architectural masterpiece. Then, discover the famous Rosetta Stone, the key to unlocking the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphics. Don't miss the controversial Parthenon sculptures, removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin.
Visit the Ancient Egyptian galleries to see incredible mummies, then uncover Anglo-Saxon burials from the Sutton Hoo site and the magnificent Winged Bulls from Khorsabad.
With your guide’s expertise, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of these treasures and the stories they tell about ancient civilizations.
What's Included
- Online support at the time of boarding the tour
- British Museum Guided Tour
- Transfer
- Tips
Meeting Location
Great Russell Street
London, 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 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 it is not available you will be moved to the first available slot, 14:00
- Important notice for last minute bookings (on the same day or from one day to the next): in case of lack of seats 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 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5498298P5
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