Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Visit the world’s oldest national public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture.
The British Museum in London is home to around 8 million artefacts and is a must on many peoples visit to London. Your guide will ensure that your experience is maximised as you journey through time hearing the background to some of the most important pieces on display in this great collection.
As you walk through time your guide will curate detailed information on individual objects in one of the greatest collections of antiquities in the world. You will head straight to the historic highlights making the most of your visit.
Highlights:
8 million objects on display
Learn about the artefacts’ history and story from a guide
Rosetta Stone
Prehistoric Tools
The Elgin Marbles
Sutton Hoo
Lewis Chessman
Hear of the British Museum's rich history
Receive tailored information from your guide
Customise the itinerary of this bespoke tour and receive personalised attention from a guide
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Your guide will meet you outside the front of the museum between the two red telephone boxes on Great Russell Street, they will arrange entry and go through an introduction to the museum before going through selected highlights of the meuseum.
What To Expect
The British Museum
You will hear about the origins of The British Museum and the people who started the earliest Public Museum in the World,
The British Museum
You will get to see selected highlights which your guide will pick according to your interests. This will usually include The Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles from Greece along with many other interesting artifacts, you will hear a more detailed background and story about these items.
Options
The Great British Museum Experience
What‘s Included
Timed entry to the museum
Full tour of the area by experienced local tour guide.
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
U2648WOerinb,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, Dan was very energetic, knowledgable and attentive. Took us to some great spots - the team thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Thanks !
How a museum can be fun
birgitlintschinger,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Tourguide Dan was very knowledgeable! Never boring- perfect experience!
Wesley rocked this as our guide
Ann M,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were very fortunate to have our guide, Wesley, all to ourselves. He took us to see items in the museum I never would have thought to stop at and certainly would not have appreciated. Great job teaching us about the collection.
Great tour with Wesley!
Laura R,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our tour with Wesley. He was knowledgeable and engaging and customized the tour based on our interests. It made the museum way less overwhelming.
Guided visit to the British Museum with The Great Weekender
Ana E,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wesley’s outstanding knowledge of the British Museum is beyond words. If you are planning to visit the museum, there is no better way to embark on the experience, you must reserve a tour with The Great Weekender and make sure that Wesley is your guide !
Great Guided Tour
1016V15,Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wesley knew a great route for us to experience many of the museum highlights and he gave us an overview of civilizations as well as the history of the museum and library.
Detailed and Interesting!
ManujA8,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience with Wesley was just what we were looking for. Someone knowledgeable and bringing in interesting facts and stories to keep the teenagers hooked on.
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