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The British Museum: a highlights tour with a TV historian

8 Reviews 4.50 out of 5 stars Based on 8 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | London, England
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TV Historian Loona Hazarika,
British Museum's Great Court,
The Parthenon Sculptures controversy
Rameses II statue that weighs 8 tonnes
The British Museum Highlights

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Overview

I know this museum so well I even supervised sleepovers with the mummies!

I'm an ex official staff member of the British Museum, and am a TV historian who has appeared on BBC and Sky History shows and I hold a masters degree from Cambridge University.

And have guided thousands of happy customers. I'll tell you so many behind-the-scenes stories, object based story telling that makes the highlights come alive.

This 3 hour tour is educational, enthusiastic and entertaining, assumes no prior knowledge and covers the major must-see objects.

What's Included

  • Guiding services only
  • Souvenirs
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Please book a free ticket from the British Museum website for timed entry.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

British Museum Reading Room
Great Russell Street, London, UK

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End point

Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG, UK

Mummies gallery

What To Expect

The British Museum

See its must-see highlights and hear the rarely told stories behind them from a former British Museum staff tour guide who knows the museum so well he's even supervised sleepovers with the mummies!Have kids who aren't that in to history? No problems, I can make it come alive, fun and relevant for them with Harry Potter references, Hollywood and contemporary life.- Rosetta stone and how hieroglyphs were deciphered. - The bust of Rameses II - Aztec jewellery worn by Montezuma - Fakes! Crystal skulls and mermaids. - The oldest library - Anglo Saxon Sutton Hoo - World's oldest epic story - Mayan carvings - First ever declaration of human rights - Assyrian war machine - Cuneiform and how it was translated - Benin Bronzes - Celtic jewellery - The Lewis Chess pieces - Parthenon Sculptures - Easter Island statue - Chinese Buddha - Shiva statue from IndiaPlease note: Tickets to the museum are free but you are advised to book your own tickets directly from the museum's own website.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The British Museum: a highlights tour with a TV historian?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The British Museum: a highlights tour with a TV historian?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Guiding services only.
The following is NOT included:
  • Souvenirs.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Please book a free ticket from the British Museum website for timed entry.
  • IMPORTANT: please book a free ticket from the museum's website for entry.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the The British Museum: a highlights tour with a TV historian is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The British Museum: a highlights tour with a TV historian will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Guiding services only
  • Souvenirs
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Please book a free ticket from the British Museum website for timed entry.
  • IMPORTANT: please book a free ticket from the museum's website for entry.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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