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
115 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great overview
Richard S,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Daniel was on time and started promptly. With the ear pieces he was easy to hear and kept up a good pace. The highlights were great and his explanations were helpful. Highly recommend this intro tour because on your own the museum is overwhelming.
High Yield Impactful British Museum Tour
Kyle A,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a wonderful tour of the most well known and impactful artifacts of the British Museum! James was a spectacular and knowledgeable guide, complete with great historic facts, intriguing stories and queries that make you think. Despite this being the high traffic season for the museum, it was easy to navigate. The small group tour was perfect for everyone to follow, see everything and get those coveted
Ancient history come to life!
Melissa M,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Daniel, was extremely knowledgeable and really made the ancient civilizations feel like you knew the people who lived and ruled then and their personalities! I saw so many treasure 1000s of years old it was incredible. Daniel recommended a great book that I actually bought in the gift shop to continue learning about all the world history in the museum- Masterpieces. Our tour focused on the empires of Egypt, Iraq, Greece, and some of Rome. Highly recommended!!
Awe inspiring
Shelley D,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awe inspiring tour. This massive museum was made attainable through our guide Giovanni. He was knowledgeable, patient, instructional and helpful. The tour was two hours and then he offered suggestions of where we should go in our own. Lovely tour!
Excellent tour by Antonio
Richard C,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00My husband and I enjoyed our tour of the British Museum. Antonio was very knowledgeable, friendly and interesting. He made sure we got a good overview of the huge collection. Having the hearing devices was a big help. I highly recommend this tour.
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