British Museum Private Guided Tour

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Admire the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian Mummies, and the Parthenon Sculptures with a passionate guide

5.00

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2h

Picture of The Great Court within the British Museum in London.
A picture of the Rosetta Stone inside of the British Museum in London.
Photo of a tourist taking a picture of Egyptian Mummies inside of the British Museum in London.
A picture of tourists looking at the Parthenon Sculptures inside of the British Museum in London.

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With an engaging guide tailoring the experience to your interests, our private tour of the British Museum takes care of all the details, allowing you to immerse yourself in the fascinating stories behind its world-renowned treasures. You’ll explore highlights like the Rosetta Stone, the mysterious Egyptian Mummies, and the exquisite Parthenon Sculptures. Each stop is enriched with captivating storytelling, offering a deeper appreciation of their historical significance.

Begin your journey outside the grand entrance of the British Museum, where your private guide will greet you to start your adventure. After a brief introduction to the museum’s history and significance, step inside to discover the stunning Great Court and learn how its layout connects to the museum’s vast collection. This introduction sets the stage for a remarkable journey through some of the world’s most extraordinary treasures. Your tour will end inside the museum, where you are free to co...

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Free cancellation up to 7 days in advance!

Private, English-speaking guide

Entrance to British Museum

Great Court

The Rosetta Stone

Egyptian mummies exhibit

Greek Parthenon sculptures

Guide gratuity

Meals

Transportation

Meet your guide near The British Museum

Exact location can be found on your voucher

The Rosetta Stone

See the stone that cracked the code of Egyptian hieroglyphs

Egyptian Mummies

Explore the preserved remains and unravel the mysteries of ancient Egyptian burial practices

The Parthenon Sculptures

Admire the breathtaking marble sculptures from ancient Greece's most celebrated temple

The Assyrian Lion Hunt Reliefs

Witness the dynamic carvings depicting royal Assyrian lion hunts, a testament to ancient craftsmanship

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

You will meet your guide outside the main entrance of the British Museum. The tour will end inside of the museum.

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Captivating and worth it

Cynthia Mitchell

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February 06, 2025

At my age, I never thought I'd travel abroad, but I'm so glad I did. The tour was a highlight of my London visit. Our guide was exceptionally considerate, making history accessible and engaging, especially the parts about the ancient British isles, which I found captivating.

Loved the Rosetta Stone

Barry Butler

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January 30, 2025

I’ve visited the British Museum before, but having a guide made all the difference. Instead of wandering aimlessly, we got fascinating stories behind the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and even some lesser-known artifacts. Two hours flew by!

Great Private Tour! Learned So Much!

Ronald Robinson

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January 15, 2025

Great tour! Great Guide! I learned so much during 2 hours with Hiram. He was so knowledgeable and it was money well spent. I liked be able to stay to explore more on my own and Hiram made some great suggestions. My interaction with Ben on the customer service team who helped me pick the tour was also outstanding! Highly recommend this tour and company. We did several other tours during our trip to Paris in 2023.

Worth it!

Donald Harris

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January 08, 2025

This was my first time doing a private tour and it exceeded my expectations. It was nice not feeling rushed and being able to really engage with the guide! She graciously answered every one of my questions. Worth it!

Great Private Experience!

Charles White

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January 08, 2025

Love visiting with a private guide! She was infinitely knowledgeable about all the items in the museum, I couldn't believe she answered all my questions! Well worth the visit with a guide, I know I wouldn't have gotten a quarter out of the museum going on my own.

Love the British Museum!

Mark Nelson

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January 03, 2025

I had been to the British Museum, once before on my own. I had a great time and saw a lot but wanted more! This time, I booked with a guide and loved this tour! My guide, Karen, was absolutely amazing! She was super knowledge about all the pieces and answered every question (and I had a lot). Would highly recommend for first time or returning visitor.

Loved the Rosetta Stone

Amy Adams

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January 02, 2025

This private British Museum tour was fantastic! Our guide made the history behind the artifacts so easy to understand and fascinating.

Great Tour! Would Book Again

Jack Moore

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December 30, 2024

Thanks to Ben for the great tour!

Worth Having A Private Guide!

Richard Martínez

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December 24, 2024

I did this tour with my wife during a weeklong trip to London and Paris! This was one of our favorites (though it's hard to choose). Since high school, I always wanted to visit the British Museum to see the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon statues and seeing it with our guide, Peter made it even more special. I've been to a lot of museums in my life on my own but always felt a little lost. Peter really brought it to life with his stories and knowledge of really everything in the museum. He answered all our questions and really made it a special and memorable experience for my wife and I! I was not much of a tour person myself, but after multiple private tours, I don't know if I can visit any big monuments or museums without a guide now. Peter and the company really spoiled us!

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