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London: British Museum Guided Tour & Priority Entry

4.573 reviews

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

This guide offers a curated selection of the British Museum's most significant exhibits, ensuring a rich and efficient visit. In the Explore the Hans Sloane Collection, the Rosetta Stone, and the King George III Library, providing insights into the foundations of modern science, history, and culture. Marvel at the Africa Section's and the moai statue, the intricate Benin Bronzes, and the inspiring Tree of Life sculpture showcasing the artistry and resilience of African civilizations. Witness the real Rosetta Stone in the Egypt Section, explore the Portals of Life, and see Assyrian Monuments. Discover ancient Egypt's secrets through its mummies and artefacts, offering a glimpse into their beliefs and daily life. Admire the Parthenon Sculptures, Greek marble sculptures from the Parthenon, highlighting ancient Greece's artistic achievements. See Greek cultural influence through artefacts in the Greeks in Italy and Cyprus section.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Live Tour Guide

What's not

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Brunch

Itinerary

  1. Enlightenment Room: Hans Sloane Collection: Diverse artefacts and natural specimens amassed by Sir Hans Sloane. Rosetta Stone: The key artefact for deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. King George III Library: A vast collection reflecting Enlightenment intellectual pursuits. Africa Section (Hoa Monument): A striking moai statue from Easter Island. Benin Bronzes: Intricate brass plaques and sculptures from the Kingdom of Benin. Tree of Life: A sculpture made from decommissioned weapons, symbolizing peace. Egypt Section, Real Rosetta Stone: The original artefact pivotal in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs and artefacts/mummies Portals of Life: Exhibits on ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife. Assyrian Monuments: Stone reliefs and sculptures Parthenon Sculptures: Greek marble sculptures from the Parthenon in Athens. Greeks in Italy and Cyprus: Artifacts showcasing Greek cultural influence. Romans and Rome: Exhibits on the impact of the Roman Empire.

    2 hAdmission included

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
You will meet your guide after the security check at the British Museum near the stairs on the left-hand side. We will contact you via WhatsApp or the Viator messaging app and provide you with the Tour Guide details and a photo of the location.
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
My Tour London
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in London

  • Its from-price is 86% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 541 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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