British Museum Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover some of the highlights of the British Museum with a guide and get a flavor of one of the world’s oldest and finest museums. Because there is so much to see, you could spend a week at the British Museum and still not discover it all. Experience the best of the British Museum’s collections, starting with a view of the breathtaking ceiling. Admire the spectacular glass roof of the Great Court, a work of art. Then, see the world-famous “Rosetta Stone,” the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics. Admire the controversial Parthenon Sculptures, taken from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin, the former British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. Go to the Ancient Egypt galleries to see the large collection of Egyptian mummies, and discover the Anglo-Saxon “Sutton Hoo” burial relics, as well as the “Winged Bulls” from Khorsabad.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

You booked a skip the line guided tour at the British Museum, the entrance is free

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local expert guide

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

The British Museum

See art and antiquities from around the world at the UK’s largest museum. Take a 2 hours guided tour of the British Museum in London and explore one of the oldest museums in the world. See relics from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome.

2 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Italian Guide - 14:00PM

See art and antiquities from around the world at the UKs largest museum. Take a 1.5-hour guided tour of the British Museum in London, and explore one of the oldest museums in the world.

English Guide - 10:00AM

See art and antiquities from around the world at the UKs largest museum. Take a 1.5-hour guided tour of the British Museum in London, and explore one of the oldest museums in the world.

French Guide - 14:00PM

French Guide - 10:00PM: See art and antiquities from around the world at the UKs largest museum.

German Guide - 10:00AM

See art and antiquities from around the world at the UKs largest museum.

Spanish Guide - 14:00PM

See art and antiquities from around the world at the UKs largest museum. Take a 1.5-hour guided tour of the British Museum in

English Guide - 14:00PM

See art and antiquities from around the world at the UKs largest museum. Take a 1.5-hour guided tour of the British Museum in London, and explore one of the oldest museums in the world.

Reviews

3.93

455 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

269

Bucket List Tour
Anne F,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide Paul communicated clearly when and where to meet. It was so easy to get in. He was super knowledgeable and he led us around to see all the top artifacts in the museum before it got too crowded. He gave the perfect amount of context and background. This was the best way to see the museum and I have recommended it to family and friends.
Couldn’t find guide!
Ramona C,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
1.00
We had trouble getting into the museum and couldn’t find our guide so we totally missed our tour! 😡 There should be better communication about how to find the guide!
Zero point Zero
Christie V,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
1.00
The tour guide never showed up! Arrived early at arranged meeting spot on the stairs and waited 45mins in the rain. Tour guide never showed up and didn't reply to messages/text.
Not good
Cesar L,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Poor communication. Meet time was at 10 am and doors open at 10. By the time we made it to the main entrance stairs took 15 min to get inside. With no tour guide to be found and no pick up from phone.
Knowledgeable and passionate guide but time management an issue
David G,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and very passionate about the subjects she was talking about. She also made sure that the tour group was at the front of the line to get into the museum when it opened. The only issue we had was that the tour scheduled for an hour and a half lasted more than two hours. At one point she told me that she needed 10 more minutes but it was at least 25 minutes to the end. This played havoc with our planning for the rest of the day.