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British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Timeslots(Small Group)
- Duration2 hours
- GroupShared · max 20
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish, Italian
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Because there is so much to see, you could spend a week at the British Museum and still not discover it all. See the main highlights of the UK's largest museum in just 2 hours with our expert guides. You will receive an audio headset in order to have the best audio experience in crowded museum. Admire the spectacular glass roof of the Great Court, a work of art in its own right. Marvel at the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, and delve into the myths and legends of ancient Greece. Step back in time to the land of the pharaohs with a visit to the Egyptian mummies, the Book of the Dead, and the awe-inspiring bust of Ramesses II. Discover the secrets of the Rosetta Stone and religious beliefs of ancient Egypt. Admire the beautifully crafted artefacts from Southeast Asia, learning about the rich histories and artistic traditions of the Asian continent. Discover the treasures of Anglo-Saxon England with a focus on the Sutton Hoo ship burial.
What to expect
The British Museum
Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
Join us for an unforgettable 2 hours journey through the British Museum, where history comes alive. Our expert guides will lead you through the museum’s most fascinating exhibits, offering insights and stories you won’t find anywhere else. Discover some of the highlights of the British Museum with a experienced guide, and get a flavour of one of the world’s oldest and finest museums. See artefacts from all over the world including: • Egyptian Statues and Mummies • Rosetta Stone • Parthenon Sculpture • Assyrian Winged Bull • Easter Island Moai Statue • Sutton Hoo Ship Burial • Lewis Chessman • And many more With a collection exceeding 8,000,000 objects, displayed in over 70 galleries, the British Museum offers enough to keep you exploring for weeks —and you'd still not see everything. Our guides will show the most important artefacts, however, after the guided tour, you're free to continue exploring at your own pace.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Your tour guide will wait for you inside of the museum, next to the information desk.
End / drop-off
Your tour guide will wait for you inside of the museum, next to the information desk.
Redemption
Indirect delivery
We will send you the museum priority entrance tickets one day prior of the activity via WhatsApp or Viator app. Once you receive the message from us, please download the priority tickets in order to be able to access the main entrance of the museum. WITHOUT these tickets you will be sent to the back entrance where there is a longer que and waiting time. DO NOT USE THE VOUCHER FROM VIATOR, as it is not your entry ticket.
What's included
Included
- Expert guide
- Entry tickets to the British Museum, for the main entrance with priority timeslots
- Option for headset available
Not included
- Tips
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–4), Child (5–11), Adult (12–99)
Languages
- Audio
- English, Italian
- Guide
- English, Italian
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 2 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 484406P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.9/ 5588 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (281) and Tripadvisor (307).
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Activity information provided by Viator, an authorized travel partner. Gateera does not operate this activity.