Explore the British Museum with a Self Guided Tour

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1 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

We're like a museum tour, but fun. We tell the stories you won't find on the wall labels.

What You Get
Access to a mobile app that guides you through the museum and makes the most of your visit.

You'll have access to all of the following tours:
Highlights (1 hr): TEN essentials
Grand Tour (2 hrs): Icons + hidden gems
Controversial (1 hr): Looted? Borrowed? Rescued? The objects everyone argues about.
Solved and Unsolved Mysteries (1 hr): History’s greatest puzzles

Who Is This For?
For the 99% of us who aren't art historians. We focus on the juicy stories rather than the brushstrokes and colour palettes.

Why Us?
Other apps are generic, copy-pasted from Wikipedia. Our tours are written by actual humans who know how to tell a good story. Think of us as visiting a museum with your most knowledgeable friend, or a sold-out-for-months tour guide, minus the hefty price tag.

IMPORTANT:
⚠️ Digital tour only. Entry not included.

What's Included

Mobile app
All self-guided itineraries
Entry tickets to the museum (not required for the permanent collection, admission is free)
Headphones and mobile device
Live guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
British Museum Reading Room

This tour starts at the main entrance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 3 hours (approximately)
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    The British Museum

    Walk the British Museum at your own pace with stories that go beyond the wall labels.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
Supplied by MuseMuse
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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