British Museum Guided Tour in London

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Admire this world-famous historic collection with the help of an expert guide

5.00

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2h

Max 30 Guests

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Planning to visit the British Museum while you’re in London, but overwhelmed by where to start? With such an extensive collection of artifacts, it can be hard to know how to navigate this world-famous venue. On this 2-hour tour, your licensed guide will lead you through the expansive museum’s most impressive highlights, detailing the fascinating history behind each collection. After your tour, you’re free to continue exploring the rest of the museum’s many treasures on your own!

Your 2-hour tour of the British Museum begins at the building’s main entrance, just past security. After meeting your knowledgeable guide and the rest of your friendly group of travelers, it’s time to dive right in. Marvel at the impressive ceiling of the Great Court, learn about the famous Rosetta Stone, admire the Parthenon Sculptures, and explore the Ancient Egypt galleries. All the while, your expert guide will detail the fascinating history behind each collection. After the tour, feel fr...

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Passionate English-speaking guide

Skip the line British Museum tickets

Rosetta Stone

Parthenon sculptures

Egyptian mummies

Group size of 15

Meet your guide outisde British Museum

Your guide will be waiting for you after you complete your security check

Great Court

This two-acre space, which was designed by Foster and Partners, is considered the largest covered public square in Europe.

Enlightenment Gallery

he Enlightenment Gallery at the British Museum, also known as Room 1, was designed to commemorate the museum's founding in 1753, during the Age of Enlightenment.

Rosetta Stone

Marvel at the crucial artifact in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs​

Parthenon sculptures​

Gain insights into the controversies surrounding these ancient Greek masterpieces, which were once housed in Athens and now reside in the British Museum.​

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

You will meet your guide at the main entrance after the security check, on the stairs of the museum.

Make sure to bring a valid ID and wear comfortable shoes.

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Willis Newton

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January 15, 2025

The guide could have been a little more obvious with her flag. I was standing in line next to her but it took me 10 minutes to find her! Very informative. Glad I took the tour!

Diane Heidenreich

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January 14, 2025

British Museum Guided Tour in London

Marjorie Williams

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January 03, 2024

Our guide did not show up. We waited for 20 minutes on the steps after being two of the first to get onto the grounds on what was to become a very crowded day at the British Museum. This is the second time that a guide was a no show from The Tour Guy. Don't book with this company. They are not reliable. I am waiting for a refund.

Awesome tour

Junior Trajano

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November 28, 2023

The way our tour guide put everything into a timeline and made us view history from a different perspective, as if we were there, is something truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!

Excellent!

Chelsea Dugas

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November 21, 2023

I loved this tour!! I highly recommend taking this tour when in London. Wandering the museum on your own is enjoyable, but having your guide there to explain the history and mythology behind the pieces absolutely elevates the experience. 5 stars!

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