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 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

What‘s Included

Local expert guide

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

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.

British museum & cruise

British museum and thames river cruise option

German Guide - 10:00AM

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

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.

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

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.

Reviews

3.90

483 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

285

I did not make it to the...
Claudio R,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I did not make it to the tour. She attempted to follow up with me that speaks very well for the tour guide.
A great way to experience...
Jennifer M,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
A great way to experience the British Museum. Our tour guide was very informed and organized and an excellent storyteller - it made the museum come to life for me and the kids. He was also great at answering all my kid's random questions - even when it was off topic from his primary subject matter. Highly recommend!
Super Knowledgeable, friendly!
Richard H,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great knowledge level, friendly, accommodating. Navigated busy spaces easily, worth the time and money, Thank you!
Book this direct with museum.
Gail E,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Book this tour directly with the museum. We travel extensively and often use this app. But the museum is huge. Meeting place crowded. Guide NOT identifying self in any way. We were never able to locate them. Paid for nothing.
An incredibly kind and knowledgeable guide that’s sure to get you interested in history
Jonas N,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Was a terrific guide! Made sure everyone was heard and understood while bringing insightful information and answering everyone’s questions. Would highly recommend if you are looking for someone that’s not only knowledgeable but also passionate about history and culture.
We almost digger through...
Josephine D,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We almost didn’t get through security because we only had a barcode, not a QR code on our ticket. Aside from that, Elisabeta was wonderful in her knowledge and in navigating the crowds.
British museum visit
Xiaomeng L,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Our guide Serena is not shown up, I called her and texted her, on response Terrible experience Not recommended
waist of money and time!
yiannis k,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Very bad information! We have tried to contact viator by email and el. without any response. No information about the meeting point, no information that is a free entrance for the Museum. We got a message on Whatapp..which where didnt expect to get there after our other attempts to know the meeting point. As a result we missed the guided tour!
We have done many guided...
Deborah S,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We have done many guided tours around the world and our guide, Elisabetta, was the best - she went over and above answering all our endless questions and was very informative
Very Bad Experience
varsha b,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
I 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.

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3.90

(483 reviews)

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British Museum Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Local expert guide

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

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.

British museum & cruise

British museum and thames river cruise option

German Guide - 10:00AM

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

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.

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

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.

Reviews

3.90

483 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

285

I did not make it to the...
Claudio R,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I did not make it to the tour. She attempted to follow up with me that speaks very well for the tour guide.
A great way to experience...
Jennifer M,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
A great way to experience the British Museum. Our tour guide was very informed and organized and an excellent storyteller - it made the museum come to life for me and the kids. He was also great at answering all my kid's random questions - even when it was off topic from his primary subject matter. Highly recommend!
Super Knowledgeable, friendly!
Richard H,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great knowledge level, friendly, accommodating. Navigated busy spaces easily, worth the time and money, Thank you!
Book this direct with museum.
Gail E,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Book this tour directly with the museum. We travel extensively and often use this app. But the museum is huge. Meeting place crowded. Guide NOT identifying self in any way. We were never able to locate them. Paid for nothing.
An incredibly kind and knowledgeable guide that’s sure to get you interested in history
Jonas N,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Was a terrific guide! Made sure everyone was heard and understood while bringing insightful information and answering everyone’s questions. Would highly recommend if you are looking for someone that’s not only knowledgeable but also passionate about history and culture.
We almost digger through...
Josephine D,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We almost didn’t get through security because we only had a barcode, not a QR code on our ticket. Aside from that, Elisabeta was wonderful in her knowledge and in navigating the crowds.
British museum visit
Xiaomeng L,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Our guide Serena is not shown up, I called her and texted her, on response Terrible experience Not recommended
waist of money and time!
yiannis k,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Very bad information! We have tried to contact viator by email and el. without any response. No information about the meeting point, no information that is a free entrance for the Museum. We got a message on Whatapp..which where didnt expect to get there after our other attempts to know the meeting point. As a result we missed the guided tour!
We have done many guided...
Deborah S,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We have done many guided tours around the world and our guide, Elisabetta, was the best - she went over and above answering all our endless questions and was very informative
Very Bad Experience
varsha b,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
I 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.