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The British Museum is a must see in London and this 2.5-hour private family-friendly tour is just what you are looking for!
On a journey of discovery led by our expert guide, you will learn about the history of Ancient Egypt through the largest collection of Egyptian objects outside Egypt, including Ginger the Mummy and the Rosetta Stone.
Although the tour focuses predominantly on the Egyptian collection, you and your family will also have the opportunity to see more of the museum's highlights, including the ancient sculptures of the Athens Parthenon, the Sutton Hoo Treasure, the Vidandola Tablets, the Lewis Chessmen and many more besides!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point: at the main gate of the British Museum on Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3BA, just opposite the Museum Tavern (next to Starbucks). The tour guide will be showing a sign with customer's name.
Itinerary
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1The British Museum
Head to the main entrance of the British Museum where you will meet your kid-friendly guide and be ready to start this amazing journey through the history of humankind! The first part of the tour takes you back in time to the ancient valley of the River Nile to witness the largest collection of Egyptian relics outside Egypt, making it the main highlight of the tour. With the use of themed activities and games you and your kids will discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt, including the Rosetta Stone, which helped to decode and understand hieroglyphs, a 5,000-year-old sand-dried mummy, wall paintings from Nebamun’s tomb and sculptures of Ramesses II. After that, you and your family will have the opportunity to see some of the other highlights that the British Museum has to offer. You can travel to Ancient Greece to discover the fascinating Parthenon Sculptures, classical marble statues m ade under the supervision of the Greek architect Phidias. Later you will find yourselves in medieval England, where you will be intrigued by the mysterious Sutton Hoo burial treasure. These relics from two early middle age cemeteries shed light on a period of English history which had long been considered a grey area between myth, legend and recorded history. Our professional guide will share anecdotes, stories and use specific tools and activities to entertain you and the kids. You will absolutely love this tour!
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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