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The British Museum Guided Tour, London Highlights

  • Explore The British Museum London adorned with over 8 million items in marvelous 60+ galleries

  • Learn about 6000 years old history and culture from the knowledgeable guide

  • Artifacts collections include Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and Rosetta Stone 

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The British Museum Guided Tour, London Overview

Activity Location: Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom

Activity Timings:

  • Sat-Thu: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Activity Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

About The British Museum Guided Tour, London:

Welcome to the British Museum tour of London - an extraordinary experience that will take you on a journey through time and across continents. The expert guides will lead you through one of the world's most iconic museums, showcasing over two million years of human history and culture. Explore treasures from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, including the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures. Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of Chinese ceramics and the stunning gold and silver artifacts of the Americas. With your loved ones see some of the most remarkable artifacts in the world. Join this unforgettable adventure and immerse yourself in the fascinating history and culture of our world.

About the Activity:

  • Explore the vast and impressive collection of The British Museum in London on a private tour with an expert guide.
  • Experience the fascinating stories depicted in paintings and illustrations, such as those of Ethiopia and Coptic Egypt, as well as peculiar pieces like a pineapple surrounded by cockroaches.
  • Encounter a wide range of historical artifacts, including iconic pieces such as the Lewis Chessmen, Samurai armor, and the Rosetta Stone - the very rock that unlocked the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
  • Marvel at the beauty and mystery of mummies, such as the Mummy of Katebet, and immerse yourself in the culture and beliefs of ancient civilizations.
  • Experience the intriguing story of The Ladies of Llangollen and their extraordinary life together in 18th-century Wales.
  • Behold the intricate craftsmanship of The Holy Thorn Reliquary and other breathtaking treasures that have captured the imagination of visitors for centuries.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of history and culture as you listen to engaging tales and fascinating facts about some of the 8 million items in the museum's collection on this British Museum tour.

How To Reach?

  • By Car: 0.9 miles away from London City Center and can be reached in approximately 7 minutes by car/ cab.
  • By Train: Alight at Tottenham Court Road and from here your destination is a 6-minute walk away.
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The British Museum Guided Tour, London Package Options

The British Museum London Guided Tour

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The British Museum London Guided Tour

See the vast collection of The British Museum London with a professional guide.

Notes:

  • Children up to 3 years have free entry.
  • Child Tickets are applicable for children aged 4-15 years.
  • Adult Tickets are applicable for individuals aged 16 years.
  • Senior Tickets are applicable for people over 60 years.
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  • Admission to the British Museum
  • Guided tour of the British Museum
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  • Live guide

Must Know Before You Go for The British Museum Guided Tour, London

  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
  • Infant Tickets are applicable for children aged 0-9 years. Child Tickets are applicable for children aged 10-17 years. Adult Tickets are applicable for individuals aged 18+ years.
  • British Museum and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management.
  • Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour.
  • No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security.
  • Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access.
  • Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies.
  • Some collections may vary along the year.
  • The museum is stroller accessible.
  • Maximum 8 participants are allowed.
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I went for a tour to London last month and visited the Bristish Museum with my colleagues. I must say it was a quick but nice... Read More

The British Museum Guided Tour, London FAQs

What are the best famous galleries In British Museum ?

    Egyptian Sculpture Gallery- The Egyptian Sculpture Gallery is dedicated to the Egyptian artifacts and history that will take you 3000 years back. The gallery is known to show the history of three millennia of pharaonic history as the gallery has transformed with the evolution of Egyptian culture. 

    Africa- The gallery focuses on African history and culture and there are many arts and artifacts that take you back to a time of ancient Africa. The gallery has objects that show the history of trade, gender, power, identity, religion, and transformation.

    Sutton Hoo And Europe- Europe witnessed great changes in the centuries from AD 300 to 1100. The European continent was still taking shape as the Roman Empire broke down in the west. People along with objects and ideas from Europe were moving to and from other places and continents. 

    Roman Empire- The roman empire gallery of the British Museum in London shows the rise of the roman empire from a small town to a large capital that controlled various parts of Europe. The artifacts in the gallery show a history of 1000 years, from the foundation of Rome from 753 BC to AD 324.

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The British Museum Guided Tour, London Policies

Confirmation Policy

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

Refund Policy

Thrillcash+ : All the refund in Thrillophilia wallet will be transferred in 30 Min.

Cash Refunds: Once initiated, usually take around 3-5 business days to get transferred to the same account through which the payment is made.

Cancellation Policy

  • If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
  • If cancellation are made 1 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
  • Payment Terms Policy

  • 100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 0 days before the date of booking