Guided Tours

British Museum Small-Group Guided Tour

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10:00am - 5:00pm

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Guided tour

Learn the story of human evolution from small tribes to modern interconnected civilizations with your guide on this 2-hour tour of the British Museum.

Explore 6000 years of history at the British Museum and learn about the art and culture of the world, from Europe to Asia.

Marvel at the glass roof at the Great Court, a work of art in itself, and see the famous Rosetta Stone used to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics.

See the Mummy of Katebet, the double-headed Aztec serpent, among the eight million artifacts present there.

Glace at the controversial Parthenon Sculptures, taken from the Acropolis in Athens, and discover Assyrian galleries among others during your tour.

Small-group guided tour of the British Museum

Professional English-speaking guide

Access to special exhibitions and events

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

A journey through time

The British Museum is a historic world dedicated to art and culture. Spread over an area of 75,000 square meters, the permanent collection of this museum has nearly 8 million works. The museum is itself divided into 10 separate sections, each focussing on one particular part of world history such as Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, Britain and the British Empire, Asia, Coins and Medals, and more.

What to expect

Your guided tour not only gives you insights into the relics but will also curate your experience for maximum wonder and fascination. Glance at the controversial Parthenon Sculptures, taken from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin, and learn facts about it. Walk to the Ancient Egypt galleries, to see an extensive collection of Egyptian mummies. You can also see the Winged Bulls from Khorsabad, a sculpture from ancient Mesopotamia marking the entrance of the museum’s Assyrian galleries.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind that drones, alcohol, and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 15 people.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Tours do not run between December 24 and 26 and between January 1 and 2.

Facilities: parking, restroom, cloakroom, and free Wi-Fi.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at The British Museum.

Address: Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom.

Landmark: Meet on the stairs located at the main entrance after the security check.

Get directions to the meeting point