BRITISH MUSEUM TOUR
World history in the world’s greatest museum
Step into the world’s greatest museum and discover the wonders of human history on this British Museum tour. This British Museum tour will bring ancient civilisations to life with iconic artifacts and historic sculptures spanning millennia and continents from the worlds greatest treasures.
Your British Museum tour includes the stunning Great Court, the architectural heart of the museum featuring the renowned Reading Room. You’ll delve into the Assyrian Gallery with sculptures and reliefs tell the tale of ancient empires, and the Enlightenment Gallery, where artifacts illuminate the revolutionary quest for knowledge and discovery.
This British Museum tour will also give you the chance to discover the iconic Parthenon Sculptures of the Elgin Marbles, artworks straight from the Parthenon in Athens. Your British Museum tour also includes access to the South Asian and Roman Galleries filled with stunning relics, jewels, statues and mosaics that showcase diverse history and cultural heritage.
Led by passionate tour guide experienced with leading these fascinating tours into history, this British Museum tour provides captivating storytelling with historical insights to create an enriching experience that is ideal for history enthusiasts and culture lovers.
The world’s greatest museum
Explore the best parts of the world’s greatest museum with your knowledgeable British Museum tour guide and get up close to world treasures including historic artifacts and sculptures.
Stand in the stunning Great Court
Stand in the architectural heart of the British Museum at the Great Court, admire the stunning design, textile roof and make a visit to the renowned Reading Room - one of the world’s great centres for learning.
Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles
See the 2000 year old Rosetta Stone that was used to decipher hieroglyphs thereby unlocking ancient Egyptian language and culture; and the iconic Parthenon Sculptures of the Elgin Marbles straight from the Acropolis.
Empires, relics and majestic jewels
Explore the worlds revolutionary quest for discovery and knowledge with artifacts and ornate works telling the story of Ancient Empires along with intricate relics, dazzling jewels and more!
Important Information
Inclusions
All the great things included in your British Museum guided tour:
✅ British Museum Guided Tour
✅ British Museum Entrance Tickets
✅ Rosetta Stone
✅ Parthenon Sculptures - Elgin Marbles
✅ Great Court & Reading Room
✅ Enlightenment Gallery
✅ Roman, Assyrian & South Asian Galleries
✅ Professional Tour Guide
And those not included in your British Museum guided tour:
❌ Gratuities
Tour Schedule
Days of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Start: 1.30pm
Departure Point: Museum Street Cafe
Nearest Underground Station: Holborn
Please do not go straight to the British Museum!
Finish: 4pm
End Point: British Museum
Nearest Underground Station: Holborn
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please note that all tours must be booked in advance. For organisation and scheduling purposes we cannot accept walk up bookings on our tours.
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If your preferred date for the tour is not available then please contact us and our team will do their best to help you.
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Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for guests with walking or mobility difficulties. The tour is also not suitable for wheelchairs.
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No. For organisational and Museum entry purposes all guests must meet the group at the designated meeting point. It will not be possible to meet the group at an alternative location.
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If you are a group or travelling party of 9 or more people please contact us before making a booking.
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We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.
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Bookings can be cancelled for a full refund until 24 hours before the tour start time. Bookings that are cancelled within 24 hours of the tour start time cannot be refunded. Please refer to our terms and conditions.