Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum
Overview
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Have you ever wandered through a huge museum wondering what you should be seeing, or perhaps feeling like you're missing out on something? Do you want to make the Bible come alive in a life-changing way?
In this semi-private guided tour, you'll stand in front of ancient artifacts while discussing the Bible.
You will get to connect Bible passages to the artifacts, then place it in a timeline so that you will understand the Bible like never before. Verses will no longer just be words on the page when you see an artifact from that same time period bring the passage to life. As you place each event on the timeline, you will understand how they relate to each other in history.
Encounter 40-ton Assyrian statues, Egyptian pharaohs, Roman emperors and more. The artifacts range in age from 2000 - 3500 years old.
The tour covers Mesopotamia, Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please book free museum tickets to guarantee entry: https://www.britishmuseum.org/visit
Please let me know which books of the Bible you have been reading in Bible studies and sermons so that I can customize your tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Optional portable folding stools
Google Doc of study notes including a comprehensive list of Bible verses related to the artifacts
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The British Museum
We start with the Assyrian, Egyptian and Greek galleries on the ground floor. We'll see 40-ton Assyrian lamassu beasts, statues of famous pharaohs and the Parthenon temple sculptures of Athens. We elbow our way to the front of the famous Rosetta stone and talk about its importance to history. After a break, we go upstairs to see the Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Babylonian, Persian, Greek and Roman galleries as time allows and your preference dictates. We'll look at Roman emperors, Persian tableware and drinkware that Esther and Nehemiah would have been familiar with, Egyptian mummies and a game that Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph would have played. We'll examine some weights that Daniel may have had in mind when he interpreted the handwriting on the wall for King Belshazzar. Some of the Biblical people we'll discuss: Egypt: Joseph, Moses, Abraham; Assyria: Jonah, Ahab, Hezekiah; Babylon: Daniel; Persia: Queen Esther, Nehemiah; Rome: Jesus; Greek: Paul
Options
10:30am Morning tour
Sunday
Bible Study Tour Through the British Museum
All Day British Museum
Friday Late
Saturday 1pm Afternoon
Saturday November 1 @ 1pm
Reviews
92 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Scripture comes alive
Dan G,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great information. Tour guide is great with communication. You will get to see scripture come alive with actual artifacts from the Bible
David was full of...
Amy T,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00David was full of information, repeatedly tying scripture to museum artifacts. We explored room after room. He was knowledgeable and passionate about history and about the Bible.
A Joyful, Insightful, and Faith-Deepening Tour
AngeliPatricia R,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00David’s Explore Biblical Artifacts tour at the British Museum was a true highlight of our visit to London. From start to finish, David was engaging, joyful, and incredibly knowledgeable. He led us through the busy museum with energy and clarity, making sure we didn’t miss a single important detail—even adjusting the route on the fly when certain galleries were scheduled to close early. His flexibility and professionalism were impressive. What really set this tour apart was David’s deep passion—not just for the artifacts themselves, but for the Biblical texts they relate to. His insights connected the ancient world to the living Word in ways that were moving and intellectually rich. Each stop on the tour felt like opening a new window into history and Scripture at the same time. We came away not only better informed, but deeply inspired. This tour has genuinely encouraged us to go deeper in our own study of the Bible, and has grounded our faith in a new, tangible way. Highly recommended for anyone interested in Biblical history, archaeology, or simply looking to see the British Museum through a more meaningful lens.
Excellent Tour of British Museum - Highly Recommend!
Julie M,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour of British Museum with fantastic tour guide - funny, knowledgeable, and experienced. Truly the best way to experience this wonderful museum. The Bible comes alive through the artifacts and Biblical stories and references are verified by historical timelines and events. How encouraging for Bible believers to have their faith strengthened in this way. If you are a skeptic or a non-believer - take this tour and be challenged to see the world through a Biblical lens. You won’t regret it! Highly recommend!!
Amazing experience!
Wayne B,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wow!! David is an amazing guide. Super knowledgeable of biblical history and does a fantastic job of bringing the Bible to life by showing numerous examples of artifacts in the museum which are also referenced in the Bible. Truly a wonderful experience and David just could not have been more perfect for our experience. Highly recommend.
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