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
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.
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
Reviews
96 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The British Museum
Fern R,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had our tour today with Daniel. He was knowledgeable and fun. He made the Egyptian history fun and interesting.
Daniel was a very...
Eileen M,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Daniel was a very interesting tour guide!!! This was a great first day for our first trip to London.
Incredible museum and tour
Russ M,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazingly knowledgeable guide (Daniel). We spent 2 hours going through Egypt, Assyria, Ancient Iraq, Greeks, Celts, Romans and more. Zero chance I would have come away with the same experience self guided.
Interesting
Glenda E,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00Daniel was pleasant, informative and you can tell he loves the history & sharing with others. He also had a sense of humor. I learned a lot
Worth the investment
JosephE M,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Daniel was knowledgeable and personable. The time flew by. We could not have seen as much by ourselves
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