British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Timeslots(Small Group)
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert guide
Entry tickets to the British Museum, for the main entrance with priority timeslots
Option for headset available
Tips
What To Expect
The British Museum
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.
Options
Guided Tour with Headsets
Duration: 2 hours
Priority Tickets and Headsets: Priority tickets to the British Museum, for the main entrance with allocated timeslots. Includes headsets for best experience
British Museum Guided Tour with Expert Guide
Duration: 2 hours
Priority Tickets: Priority tickets to the British Museum, for the main entrance with allocated timeslots.
Reviews
142 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour: smooth navigation and informative!
Karen S,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had great communication prior to tour. Antonio was great-meeting us at the designated meeting point. The museum was really crowded and he pointed out the highlights with very informative commentary. Would definitely book again! Thank you, Antonio for a lovely day.
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pollyd776,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide James was truly amazing. I left after the British Museum feeling I'd been round the world and travelled through time. He brought the artefacts to life and was informative and entertaining. I'm so pleased I booked this tour and cannot recommend it highly enough!! Thank you James 😀
Enjoyed the Tour
Daniel B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was very knowledgeable and took us to the highlights of the museum. Would highly recommend it.
Wonderful tour by Daniel!
Caitlin T,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group really enjoyed our tour with Daniel. He took requests for items that tour guests wanted to see, and still covered a broad swath of the museum with information and humor.
Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide
Alan C,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide (Daniel) did a great job of not only directing us to the most significant items in the British Museum given the time allowed but provided incredible detail about every item and historical reference regarding it
Daniel was excellent and...
Rebecca S,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Daniel was excellent and so knowledgeable! We covered a great deal in two hours. Recommended. Especially for the price!!
Same tour in a months time and would do it again!
Raven M,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Daniel didn’t realize but I had taken his tour a month ago with my husband. I came back with my friend, her daughter (13) and my daughter (14), and to my surprise got Daniel again! He is so great, incredibly knowledgeable and would absolutely book this again.
Highly recommend this tour
Pbromines,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have been to the Britishs Museum on several other occasions but, as we were taking friends from the States we decded to sign up for a tour. Danie was a great guide, VERY knowledgeable and yet neither too complicated nor to simple for either the most or least informed visitor. Highly recommend.
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ALEXANDER M,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The museum was extremely crowded, which made it difficult to fully enjoy the exhibits. Our guide was reasonably well-organized, but the tour lacked depth and engagement. The commentary felt generic—no memorable facts, personal insights, or storytelling to bring the displays to life. Overall, a functional but uninspiring. I was expecting much more from this tour and museum.
Perfect overview of...
Nancy M,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect overview of British Museum. Antonio was extremely knowledgeable — depth and breadth. He also was sensitive to cultural differences/stances on the history, origin and ownership of the artifacts. A rich jumping off point for further exploration on our own.
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