British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Timeslots(Small Group)
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Because there is so much to see, you could spend a week at the British Museum and still not discover it all. See the main highlights of the UK's largest museum in just 2 hours with our expert guides. You will receive an audio headset in order to have the best audio experience in crowded museum. Admire the spectacular glass roof of the Great Court, a work of art in its own right. Marvel at the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, and delve into the myths and legends of ancient Greece. Step back in time to the land of the pharaohs with a visit to the Egyptian mummies, the Book of the Dead, and the awe-inspiring bust of Ramesses II. Discover the secrets of the Rosetta Stone and religious beliefs of ancient Egypt. Admire the beautifully crafted artefacts from Southeast Asia, learning about the rich histories and artistic traditions of the Asian continent. Discover the treasures of Anglo-Saxon England with a focus on the Sutton Hoo ship burial.
Inclusions
What's included
- Expert guide
- Entry tickets to the British Museum, for the main entrance with priority timeslots
- Option for headset available
What's not
- Tips
Itinerary
Join us for an unforgettable 2 hours journey through the British Museum, where history comes alive. Our expert guides will lead you through the museum’s most fascinating exhibits, offering insights and stories you won’t find anywhere else. Discover some of the highlights of the British Museum with a experienced guide, and get a flavour of one of the world’s oldest and finest museums. See artefacts from all over the world including: • Egyptian Statues and Mummies • Rosetta Stone • Parthenon Sculpture • Assyrian Winged Bull • Easter Island Moai Statue • Sutton Hoo Ship Burial • Lewis Chessman • And many more With a collection exceeding 8,000,000 objects, displayed in over 70 galleries, the British Museum offers enough to keep you exploring for weeks —and you'd still not see everything. Our guides will show the most important artefacts, however, after the guided tour, you're free to continue exploring at your own pace.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your tour guide will wait for you inside of the museum, next to the information desk.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Best Tours London
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 79% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 160 of 4793.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
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