British Museum: Private Tour of Highlights with Expert Guide

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

This tour focuses on some of the unmissable highlights of the British Museum, subject to the availability of the artefacts on display, and subject to specific galleries being open on the day of the tour. Carol is an experienced guide, who has been guiding tours of the British Museum for 25 years, having completed a training course there. Carol has passed both written and practical exams at the British Museum, qualifying her to guide tours there. She is an official, qualified Blue Badge Guide, based in London. Your tour of the British Museum can generally be customised to suit your interests and your available time. For example, if you'd like to concentrate on a certain civilisation or on certain galleries, just let Carol know. Likewise, if you have got time constraints, then ask Carol to adjust the time accordingly. She will do her best to accommodate specific requests, and to tailor the tour to your interests and needs.

What's Included

Refreshments are not included in the cost of the British Museum tour, nor are gratuities. There is some flexibility regarding the duration of the tour, and a break can be included during the tour.
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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet on the opposite side of the road from the British Museum's main entrance, at the corner of Great Russell Street and Bury Place, outside the Highland Store (see photo showing the meeting place and the guide Carol). Carol will meet you at the Highland Store.

End point

The tour finishes inside the British Museum, so that you can continue enjoying the museum at your leisure, if you wish.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    The British Museum

    Your expert, qualified Blue Badge Guide, Carol, will take you on a highlights tour of a selection of the British Museum's artefacts. This selection will include treasures such as the Parthenon Sculptures from Greece, the Rosetta Stone from Egypt, the Sutton Hoo ship burial objects from the UK, the Nereid Monument from Turkey, and many more famous and important artefacts from ancient civilisations from around the world. Carol will share her knowledge and passion for these treasures, bringing their history to life.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by CAROL HOWARD London Blue Badge Tourist Guide - Private Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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