Private Guided Tour at British Museum Highlights

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join your guide at the British Museum in London and explore its world-renowned collection in a small group of up to eight people. The museum, home to eight million artifacts spanning 6,000 years, offers a journey through the depths of human history.

Your guide begins with an introduction to the museum’s key pieces, including Samurai armor and Assyrian lion hunting reliefs from the 7th century BC. As you navigate through the galleries, you'll see carefully selected highlights like the Parthenon Marbles, the 12th-century Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone—key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Throughout the tour, your guide will provide engaging stories and historical insights, bringing each artifact to life. Once the guided portion concludes, you’re free to continue exploring the museum at your own pace.

What's Included

Semi-Private Museum Tour
Professional Historian Tour Guide
Duration 2.5 Hours
Group size limited to 8 guests only.
Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup nor drop-off.
Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
57 Great Russell St

Please meet your guide outside the main gates of the museum, next to the red telephone booth located on the left side of the gates, along the sidewalk of Great Russell Street. The meeting point is directly across from Starbucks.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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

    Navigating The British Museum’s vast collection of eight million artifacts can be daunting for first-time visitors. Skip the stress and indecision with a guided small-group tour that showcases carefully curated highlights. Marvel at the iconic Rosetta Stone, the intricate Lewis Chessmen, and the magnificent Parthenon Marbles, ensuring you experience the best the museum has to offer.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Small Group
New Product
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Cancellation Policy

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

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