BRITISH MUSEUM TOUR

World history in the world’s greatest museum

Step into one of the world’s greatest museums and discover the wonders of human history on this British Museum tour. This British Museum guided tour will bring ancient civilisations to life with treasures spanning millennia and continents, along with iconic artifacts and historic sculptures, all led by a knowledgeable tour guide.

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 Enlightenment Gallery, where artifacts illuminate the era's revolutionary quest for knowledge and discover, before your British Museum guided tour continues to the Assyrian Gallery where majestic sculptures and reliefs whisper tales of ancient empires.

This British Museum tour will also give you the chance to get up close to the stunning Parthenon Sculptures - the Elgin Marbles are masterpieces of classical Greek art that capture epic myths and heroic deeds. As you wander through the South Asian Galleries you’ll be adorned with intricate Buddhist relics, dazzling Mughal jewels, and vibrant textiles that showcase diverse cultural history and heritage. In the Roman Galleries you’ll encounter lifelike statues, intricate mosaics, and everyday artifacts that vividly reconstruct the grandeur of the Roman Empire.

Led by passionate and knowledgeable tour guides, this British Museum tour provides captivating storytelling with with historical insights, making this British Museum guided tour an enriching experience and ideal for history enthusiasts, families and curious travellers. Join this essential British Museum guided tour and uncover the secrets of history and understanding of the world today.

The world’s greatest museum

Explore the best parts of the world’s greatest museum with your knowledgeable British Museum tour guide.

Stand in the stunning Great Court

Stand in the architectural heart of the British Museum at the Great Court and home to the renowned Reading Room.

Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles

See the 2000 year old Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon Sculptures of the Elgin Marbles straight from the Acropolis.

Empires, relics and majestic jewels

Explore the worlds revolutionary quest for knowledge, Ancient Empires, intricate relics, dazzling jewels and more!

All the great things included in your 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:

❌ Gratuities

Important information for you:

🟨 Tour Type: Walking Tour

🟨 Walking Distance: 2 Miles (approx.)

🟨 Wheelchair Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

🟨 Pram/Stroller Accessibility: Not pram or stroller accessible.

🟨 Language: Guided Tour in English

So what’s the schedule?

Days of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Start: 1.30pm
Departure Point: Museum Street Cafe
Nearest Underground Station: Tottenham Court Road

Your British Museum Tour will start at 1.30pm at the Museum Street Cafe. This is located on Museum Street near to the British Museum. On arrival please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella. Please do not go straight to the British Museum!

Finish: 4pm approx.
End Point: British Museum
Nearest Underground Station: Tottenham Court Road

Your British Museum Tour will finish at approximately 4pm in the British Museum.