British Museum Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
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 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.
What‘s Included
Local expert guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
French Guide - 14:00PM
French Guide - 10:00PM: See art and antiquities from around the world at the UKs largest museum.
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.
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.
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
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.
Reviews
475 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very Bad Experience
varsha b,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I am travelling with my family. We reached the venue a bit late (around 7-8 mins late) because of my mother who has slight difficulty in walking due to knee pain. The tour guide Elizabeth called me and said that she cannot wait. We said that fair enough and to start the tour and we will join her. She shared the cordinates. Inspite of repeatedly asking, she did not share the gallery name or which room she is. We searched for her for more tha half an hour hoping to join the tour. She just messaged stating that she is in some other room and cannot come and get me. I asked her to share the details of where she was so that we can catch up but she did not share any further communication Even the British museum staff was kind enough to try to help us but due to lack of information, he was not able to help. Really regret booking this tour. Money wasted. We request a refund considering that we never joined the tour and not for the lack of trying.
A Tour de Force!
Patrick A,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide to the British Museum was Joe - Living in London I have visited the museum many times over the past 40 years but I decided to take this tour for a greater understanding of the objects I was to see on the day. Frankly, I have been on many tours world wide and I have to report that Joe was a simply outstanding guide with a very personable and polite manner and an enthusiastic commitment to sharing his comprehensive knowledge of the history of the objects we visited. He does not deserve 5 stars but 10! Thank you Joe.
It was a great tour!...
Brandon Y,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour! Denise was an excellent guide. I only wish we had more time and that the museum had more open exhibits.
Exceptional tour by Denise
evawX6504CB,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Allthough we booked a groupvisit my daughter and I we're the only two participants. So we we're very fortunate to receive an excellent, personalized guided tour by Denise. We are very gratefull for this exceptional tour.
It was very interesting...
AnneLaure N,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very interesting the guide was passionate and very clear. Great day and discovery. Go ahead.
I turned up for a 10am...
margaret m,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I turned up for a 10am tour at 5 minutes to and no one was there so waste of money for me and won’t do that again
Serious Red Flags – External Payment Link
William H,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00There was zero communication from the tour operator until the day before the prepaid tour. The first message I received was an external link requesting additional payment for a tour that was already fully paid. This raised serious red flags and felt unsafe, so I reported it to Viator immediately. Viator declined to issue a refund. Suggest that travelers proceed with caution. Caveat emptor.
Bad experience
Andrey P,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Unfortunately no tour operator has shown up and nobody replied when I have asked for money return. Bad experience.
Great Tou
Stephen H,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Joseph was awesome. Turned up promptly, was proactive in communicating location before the tour and was incredibly knowledgeable. Fantastic.
Best tour Ive been on. The guide was polite, answering all questions and you can clearly see he loves his job.
AlHanaiya D,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was engaging, spoke clearly and very knowledgeable. To keep 4 kids this interested for 2 hours you have to be very good at your job. I would most definitely recommend him.
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