Guided tour

London: British Museum Guided Tour

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Guided tour
London: British Museum Guided Tour
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1103 reviews
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See art and antiquities from around the world at the UK’s largest museum. Take a 1.5-hour guided tour of the British Museum in London, and explore one of the oldest museums in the world. See relics from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, Italian, English
Wheelchair accessible

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Sarah – United Kingdom

It was a great tour, with a very knowledgeable guide. He was very gracious when we were 5minutes late - we hadn’t realised it was a group tour and felt awful for the others (but apologised naturally). Our son (11, who loves history) was very engaged by it, although our girls (9 & 6) found it hard to engage with. It probably just isn’t their thing, as there was another family with similarly aged kids whose kids all clearly thoroughly enjoyed it. The 5000+ year old dead body intrigued them all at the end! Went for husband’s 40th and he loved it!

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Rick – United States

A very, very good service. Joe effectively communicated with all of the tour group members to make sure we had a very smooth start of the tour. Very friendly, knowledgeable, approachable guide. Joe easily adapted to the conditions of the day and gave us options. I enjoyed his maintaining several themes throughout the tour and repeating those themes to make sure we were following along. The tour group was 6 persons which was a great, small group that could cover a lot of territory in a good, thorough manner. We’re so happy that we had Joe as our guide and that we used your services.

Highlights

  • Uncover the story of human culture with a licensed guide at the British Museum
  • Marvel at the glass ceiling of the Great Court with the famous Reading Room
  • Discover relics from Ancient Rome, including the controversial Elgin Marbles
  • Learn about the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics at the Rosetta Stone
  • Enjoy a tailor-made tour to see the most remarkable parts of the public museum

Full description

Discover some of the highlights of the British Museum with a licensed guide, and get a flavor of one of the world’s oldest and finest museums.
Because there is so much to see, you could spend a week at the British Museum and still not discover it all. Experience the best of the British Museum’s collections, starting with a view of the breathtaking ceiling.
Admire the spectacular glass roof of the Great Court, a work of art in its own right. Then, see the world-famous “Rosetta Stone,” the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Admire the controversial Parthenon Sculptures, taken from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin, the former British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
Go to the Ancient Egypt galleries to see the large collection of Egyptian mummies, and discover the Anglo-Saxon “Sutton Hoo” burial relics, as well as the “Winged Bulls” from Khorsabad.

Includes

  • Guided tour of the British Museum
  • Commentary in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Portuguese
  • Headsets for more than 6 people
  • Transportation
  • Tips

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Meeting point

Meet your guide at the main entrance after the security check, on the stairs.

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Important information

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  • Bookings can be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to the tour with no penalty. No refund for cancellations after this time

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Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 1103 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Sarah – United KingdomMarch 24, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a great tour, with a very knowledgeable guide. He was very gracious when we were 5minutes late - we hadn’t realised it was a group tour and felt awful for the others (but apologised naturally). Our son (11, who loves history) was very engaged by it, although our girls (9 & 6) found it hard to engage with. It probably just isn’t their thing, as there was another family with similarly aged kids whose kids all clearly thoroughly enjoyed it. The 5000+ year old dead body intrigued them all at the end! Went for husband’s 40th and he loved it!
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Rick – United StatesMarch 7, 2025 – Verified booking
A very, very good service. Joe effectively communicated with all of the tour group members to make sure we had a very smooth start of the tour. Very friendly, knowledgeable, approachable guide. Joe easily adapted to the conditions of the day and gave us options. I enjoyed his maintaining several themes throughout the tour and repeating those themes to make sure we were following along. The tour group was 6 persons which was a great, small group that could cover a lot of territory in a good, thorough manner. We’re so happy that we had Joe as our guide and that we used your services.
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Nada – Saudi ArabiaFebruary 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide was there on time He was amazing and extremely informative Highly recommended

Product ID: 58279

Activity provider:UTG EXPERIENCE

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