Museums

British Museum Priority Entry Tickets with Audio Guide

British Museum Enlightenment Room with statues and display cases.

Ancient Greek relief of horsemen from the Elgin Marbles, originally from Greece.

Main entrance of the British Museum with neoclassical columns in London, UK.

Man using audio guide at British Museum entrance hall.

Open today

10:00am - 8:30pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

3.8/5

(203)

Feb 2026

Verified booking

No waiting to get in, fantastic! Highly recommended! It's the best choice if you want to enjoy the guide explaining the essentials and accompanying you from the park to inside the museum. The guide was very kind and welcoming to everyone throughout the tour.

Iordache

Oct 2025

Verified booking

It's definitely worth a visit, was absolutely amazing! British Museum is stunning, with incredible exhibits and a rich collection all over the world. I am greatful to know that many of these artefacts exist and are being cared for by museum staff and curators. It was worth every penny to beat the lines! Recommend, entry was perfect organized and right on schedule, smooth and stress-free!

Magdalena

Oct 2025

Verified booking

I was initially apprehensive because I'd noticed on my order that my coupons didn't allow me entry. However, I was pleasantly surprised. 🙂 Bob was already waiting for us at our designated location ahead of time. He spoke with great interest, passion, and humor. Thank you 🥰

Julia

Mar 2026

Verified booking

Alex our guide was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable about the museum, engaging and made sure we were orientated for wandering around once he'd left us. Well worth the money to avoid queues and get the 45 min mini tour.

Gregory

Mar 2026

Verified booking

I must say that the meeting point for very clear and met with our guide Alex. He was very informative and very helpful in getting us started on our visit to the Museum.

Jose

Feb 2026

Verified booking

Although admission to the museum is free, these tickets were very useful for getting "priority" entry, saving you from a long line.

Maximise your experience with priority entry to the British Museum, allowing you to spend more time exploring on your own.

Learn about Chinese scrolls and ancient Egyptian mummies through informational displays in addition to your audio guide.

Hear about the Night at the Museum filming spot and other highlights, including the Easter Island statue and the crystal skull.

Priority entry to the British Museum

Host at the meeting point

Audio guide app

Multilingual audio commentary in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, and Spanish

Donation to the British Museum

Guided tour

Audio guide headsets

Cloakroom fees

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Julia
Mar 2026
Verified booking
Alex our guide was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable about the museum, engaging and made sure we were orientated for wandering around once he'd left us. Well worth the money to avoid queues and get the 45 min mini tour.
Gregory
Mar 2026
Verified booking
I must say that the meeting point for very clear and met with our guide Alex. He was very informative and very helpful in getting us started on our visit to the Museum.
De
Feb 2026
Verified booking
No waiting to get in, fantastic! Highly recommended! It's the best choice if you want to enjoy the guide explaining the essentials and accompanying you from the park to inside the museum. The guide was very kind and welcoming to everyone throughout the tour.
Jose
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Although admission to the museum is free, these tickets were very useful for getting "priority" entry, saving you from a long line.
Monia
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Friendly and engaging guide, beautiful presentation of the museum, highly recommended.

Personalised journey through time

Start by meeting your host in Russell Square. From there, you'll enter the British Museum and discover the most famous exhibits, including the Rosetta Stone and the Easter Island statue, with your priority entry tickets. With an audio guide app, uncover the Elgin Marbles that once decorated an ancient Greek temple, the Parthenon. With audio guides available in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, and Spanish, get insightful commentary on each exhibit, enhancing your understanding of the artefacts on display. Check out the multimedia displays next to each artefact, bringing history to life and making your experience more engaging.

Historical treasures and artifacts

Marvel at the Rosetta Stone, the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics; the Parthenon Sculptures, the pinnacle of ancient Greek art and architecture; the Egyptian mummies, and more. Navigate the exhibits at your own pace and gaze at Roman artefacts, the Lion of Knidos and astonishing Buddhist statues. See artworks from Rembrandt, Holbein and Leonardo da Vinci. And don’t forget to visit the ancient Egyptian rooms, where you’ll step into the world of the pharaohs.

British Museum

Monday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:45pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:45pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:45pm
Thursday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:45pm
Friday	10:00am - 8:30pm	last entry 8:15pm
Saturday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:45pm
Sunday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:45pm

What to bring

Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.

Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

What’s not allowed

Keep in mind that drones, alcohol, large bags heavier than 8kg, wheeled cases, folding bicycles, and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!

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

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

The British Museum is free for all to enter. Your package includes priority entry, an audio guide app and a donation to the British Museum.

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

Cloakroom fees include: coats £2, bags up to 4kg £2.50, bags 4-8kg £5, and umbrellas £1.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 5 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Show your voucher to the host at the fountain in Russell Square.

Address: Russell Sq, London WC1B 5EH, United Kingdom.

Host identifier: Your host will be in a dark blue ‘Vox City’ uniform.

Get directions to the redemption point