Travel back to ancient times and discover the history behind some of the British Museum’s most famous artifacts on a carefully planned itinerary led by an expert guide.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration options: 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Spanish, Italian
Optional audio guide: French, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, English, German
Small group available

Highlights

Explore the treasures of the British Museum together with an expert guide
Admire famous artifacts like the Rosetta Stone and the Mummy of Katebet
See relics from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Japan
Gain a deeper understanding of human history, art, and culture

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Visit the British Museum and be led by an expert guide on a carefully planned route designed to maximize your time and give you a greater insight into the museum’s top highlights. See the world-famous “Rosetta Stone”, which was the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics and admire in awe perfectly preserved mummies, including the Mummy of Katebet. Explore an impressive collection of Greek antiquities including the Parthenon Sculptures. Discover the Anglo-Saxon “Sutton Hoo” burial relics, 16th-century samurai armor, as well as the “Winged Bulls” from Khorsabad. Listen as your guide tells the history behind the relics found in the vast exhibits and come out from your visit with a greater appreciation of the British Museum’s treasures.

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Meeting point: Stairs to the main entrance of the museum (on Great Russell Street, in front of Starbucks), after passing the security checkpoint. Look out for the tour guides with bluish green flags and the company logo, Paseando por Europa.

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Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

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Luggage or large bags

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4.6 /5

based on 724 reviews

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Guide
4.5/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Service
4.6/5
Organization
4.6/5

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Eduardo, our guide, was very knowledgeable (Phd in history) and interactive, and this made the tour even better! The pace of the tour was very good to everyone there, and we could ask as many questions as we wanted. There’s so much to be seen at the British museum that one could easily lose himself there. That’s why a guided tour is highly recommended!

December 29, 2019

Outstanding

This was one of the best things we did. GYG contracted a company called Paseando por Europa with a guide called Fernando, who is working as teacher in London’s University. It was a privilege to have Fernando as our guide. He did an outstanding tour through the museum, guiding us across some of the most relevant things of the museum in two hours.

April 18, 2019

We enjoyed our visit with our guide Fernando, his knowledge and his energy made our experience very pleasant. Thanks Fernando!

August 5, 2019

British Museum: Tour

British Museum: Tour

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