3 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Begin by meeting your small group—capped at just eight people—and your guide at the British Museum in central London. Hear a short introduction to this world-renowned institution, which holds a staggering eight million artifacts covering 6,000 years of human history.
Follow your guide on a carefully curated path to see some of the museum’s most significant and striking exhibits, from Assyrian lion hunting reliefs to samurai armor. Marvel at the Mummy of Katebet, examine the 12th-century Lewis Chessmen, and stand before the Rosetta Stone, whose inscriptions were key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
As you explore, your guide enriches each stop with historical context and fascinating details. The tour wraps up once you’ve discovered these standout highlights—leaving you free to wander further, or depart the museum at your leisure.
Operated by
Babylon Tours London
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ragnhei_uralmas2024, Mar 2025
Jamie was amazing! We enjoyed our tour very much and definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting London. We covered the main parts of the museum and the guide was very well informed on all things and could answer any questions we had
Awe-inspiring tour of The British Museum
Patrick S, Mar 2025
Matilda was an amazing guide through the British Museum. With millennia of history, we would have been overwhelmed if it were not for Matilda’s insights and commentary. We left the tour and museum with a great sense of appreciation and awe.
Artefacts wonderful, entrance a fiasco!
barrykO701UQ, Mar 2025
Galleries and artefacts out of this world!! Entry a fiasco... The main entrance gates are locked. A barrier occupying half the width of a busy pavement is 'guarded' by uniformed hi-viz jacketed staff, (4 when I visited on 26.03.2025) asking for ticket proof??? Many confused visitors from abroad and home are baffled because they always thought entry was free to all (except staged exhibitions.) When asked why the barriers and the questions, staff did not know, 'We're just doing what we're told'. Wow, how unwelcoming to visitors and baffling to all. The world famous museum has an acre of forecourt, why on earth this procedure can't be conducted in the grounds of the museum is a mystery, why is the pavement partially blocked by this unnecessary fiasco? This could all be sorted inside the tent that behaves as security check.) Once inside, we wanted to know more about the history and design of the building so headed for the information desk. Unfortunately, the staff could not help us with answers to our basic questions about when the reading room was built or who designed it. Wow, what were they doing on the information desk? When I asked when would I be able to use the reading room for study and research I was told this was not possible, ever...but I could take pictures if I wanted. What on earth? Sorry to moan but something appears to have gone awry with the idea of access to the treasures (entrance-wise) and the purpose of using a museum to investigate, study and personal learning enrichment. Would you please try to improve these aspects of the service you provide to the public. Would be great to have a reading room that we can read in!) Linda King. UB9 6HT
Great day at the British Museum
Eugene_V, Mar 2025
Laurence is an extremely knowledgeable person and the information he provided was very interesting. He did a very good job of explaining the things he showed and was very considerate of our needs. I would highly recommend this tour.
Itinerary
The British Museum
Trade in paintings for mummies and historical artifacts on a tour of the British Museum. The enormous collection spans 6000 years of human history, featuring items from all over the world like Samurai armor and rare Assyrian lion hunt reliefs. Your guide will take a serious but enjoyable approach towards the museum’s galleries, discussing primitive tribes and fallen empires through a carefully chosen selection of items.
You’ll learn about the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone – the actual rock, not the language learning program. Walk away with an understanding of what we humans have achieved during our short history and hopefully you’ll be proud to call yourself a part of this incredible species.
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Semi-Private Museum Tour
- Duration 2.5 Hours
- Professional Tour Guide
- Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
Exclusions
- Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
- Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
- Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Notes: British Museum and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.