Museums

British Museum Express Guided Tour & Priority Entry

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 - 05:00pm

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

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

3.8/5

(190)

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 🥰

Karen

Jul 2025

Verified booking

This was our first time using this service. We were met on time then taken to the museum and brought in through a side door ahead of the giant line waiting outside. We were given great information then we were off on our own. We loved the museum. Our favourite area was ancient Greece. We spent a very enjoyable day.

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

Enjoy an introductory tour and hear about the Night at the Museum filming spot and other highlights, including the Easter Island statue and the crystal skull.

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

Priority entry to the British Museum

45-min express guided tour in English

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

Audio guide app

Donation to the British Museum

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
Ralph
Jan 2026
Verified booking
I can't remember the name of our tour guide but she was great. Totally worth it to pay so you skip the line and get a mini tour of the museum
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 🥰
André
Oct 2025
Verified booking
Our Guide Ben was very funny und friendly!
Karl
Sep 2025
Verified booking
Very well organized and informative. Impressive exhibits. So much to see, it would be overwhelming on your own. Will need to go a second time.

Personalized journey through time

Dive straight into the heart of British and global history with these small group entry tickets. With audio guides available in English, Italian, French, German, and Spanish, get insightful commentary on each exhibit, enhancing your understanding of the artifacts on display. Check out the multimedia displays next to each artifact, 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 gleaming Roman artefacts, the Lion of Knidos and astonishing Buddhist statues.

British Museum

Monday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:45pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:45pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:45pm
Thursday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:45pm
Friday	10:00am - 08:30pm	last entry 08:15pm
Saturday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:45pm
Sunday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 04:45pm

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

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.

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

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