British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Timeslots(Small Group)
Overview
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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
130 reviews
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ALEXANDER M,
Oct 25, 2025
- 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
- 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.
Very good but too many participants.
Jens K,
Oct 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00A guided tour is a very good way to visit British Museum. James was a very good guide who gave a brillant introduction to the enormous exhibition. The group should not be more than 10 persons especially not when the museum is crowded. This should not be needed for a price of 36 Pounds per person. Our group had 16 booked participants but fortunately 3 did not show up.
I liked that the guide...
Alex P,
Oct 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00I liked that the guide took us to the main things in some of the galleries and then we continued at own pace.
Lovely tour
Martina M,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable guide who did a great job moving us through the museum. I felt like we got a very good sampling in our two hour time together.
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