Britain · BRITISH MUSEUM TOURS
Good british museum tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See the British Museum’s Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Sculptures, mummies, and more on a lively two-hour guided tour for $23.
“Our guide, Paul, was friendly and informative and had the 2nd best beard in the museum. Would highly recommend.”
Tour the British Museum in two hours with a lively guide, from Egyptian mummies and Assyrian treasures to the Parthenon and a famous moai.
“Our guide was OUTSTANDING! We learned so much in a short period of time. I truly enjoyed the afternoon and would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the museum.”
Explore the British Museum with reserved entry, a 50-point audio guide, and handy tips for making the most of its vast collection.
“it was a wonderful experience inside the museum. David was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. thanks to him, the experience was unforgettable. highly recommended!”
Enjoy classic afternoon tea beneath the British Museum’s glass roof, with organic teas, scones, cakes, and optional Prosecco.
“Excellent. . Wide selection including sandwiches, scones & cakes with a choice of teas & coffees. . We were served as soon as we sat down & it all felt very special with lovely matching China. Bought as a treat for a friends birthday. . Highly recommend.”
See the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, Sutton Hoo treasures, and more on a focused two-hour British Museum tour.
“Filomena was an excellent tour guide! The tour she gave us was expansive and the knowledge she shared was full of thought provoking insight. I wouldn't have wanted to explore the British Museum any other way! Filomena even took an extra hour of her time so that we could see as many artifacts as possible! 10/10 would book again.”
Trace human civilization at the British Museum with archaeologist Rossa, from Stone Age tools to the Rosetta Stone and Royal Game of Ur.
“Rossa is the best tour guide that I have had. He is very professional, super knowledgeable and is passionate about history and culture aspects. if you are keen on learning the history behind the collections at the British museum. Then , do not miss it . Personally , I didn't feel that the tour was going too long because all the stories were really engaging and insightful. I am very glad that I joined it. and I would highly recommend it to other people.”
See the British Museum’s greatest treasures with an expert guide, from the Rosetta Stone to the Lewis Chessmen, in a focused 2.5-hour tour.
“Our tour guide was Andy and I have to say it was an absolute treat. First of all he’s has a PhD in history so he’s probably one of the most knowledgeable people in the world to talk about any of the subjects at the museum. He guided us through what we wanted and painted such a vivid picture for us of what we were seeing that me as a history buff and my wife who enjoys some history were fascinated. He was able to spark curiosity about subjects we really weren’t into before and have discussed often since. So thank you Andy for everything!”
Review of a two-hour British Museum tour with priority entry, expert guides, headsets, Egyptian mummies, Sutton Hoo, and Parthenon sculptures.
“Everything was great. Our guides Mira and Alex excellent with lots of very interesting informations.”
See the British Museum’s Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, Roman treasures, and Sutton Hoo with a private Blue Badge guide.
“As soon as we knew we would be in London on a father-daughter trip, we knew that we wanted to have a memorable and efficient time at the British Museum. We had heard how extensive and confusing it could be, taking up a full day (if not multiple) to see. We both also highly value knowing what we’re actually looking at and understanding its significance beyond just its age. That led us to a private guide, and we lucked out with Anthony Matthews, who made our 2-3 hours beyond special and fly by. He was very comfortable to be around and was personable as an individual, sharing his own passions…”
See the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, Parthenon sculptures, Assyrian reliefs, and Lewis Chessmen with an expert British Museum guide.
“Guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Went to all the iconic pieces we were interested in, such as Rosetta Stone, Egyptian artefacts and Aztecs, then we were free to stay and peruse the collection at our leisure.”
Make the British Museum work for your family with a private guide, child-friendly activities, famous artifacts, and a flexible 2-hour route.
“Not having to think about where to go, we told our quite what we wanted to see and she quickly came up with a route and shared a wealth of exciting knowledge and history along the way”
Explore the British Museum with archaeologist Rossa, from the Rosetta Stone to Sutton Hoo, in a focused 2.5-hour tour.
“Our tour guide, Rossa, was superb. He led our small group of seven through a wonderful tour of the British Museum, educating and entertaining us with fascinating stories along the way. We enjoyed every part of this tour and sincerely appreciate the value our guide added to our tour. We highly recommend Rossa and this tour.”
Explore the British Museum with an English-speaking guide, from Mesopotamia to the Rosetta Stone, in a focused two-hour small-group tour.
“Stora delar av museet var avstängt, därav tre stjärnor. Guiden var otroligt bra!!!”
Explore the British Museum in Italian, then ride to Camden Market and walk Regent’s Canal toward Primrose Hill.
“We spent a pleasant morning in the company of a very friendly guide (Gennaro), kind in contacting us before the meeting and making us feel at ease with very exhaustive explanations of the places.”
Tour the British Museum in two hours with an English or Italian guide, Egyptian mummies, Greek sculptures, Sutton Hoo, and timed entry.
“Tara was very knowledgeable, informative, enthusiastic and passionate about the museum. The stories were fascinating and she clearly knows her stuff. As a person, she was respectful and kind. I would definitely do another tour with her, if she had one.”
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