Take in the exceptional architecture of the British Museum, a building hosting a variety of art collections. Credit: Jon Reid. Image courtesy of Visit London.

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Take in the exceptional architecture of the British Museum, a building hosting a variety of art collections. Credit: Jon Reid. Image courtesy of Visit London.

Immerse yourself within egyptian culture at the British Museum. Image courtesy of London & Partners/Jon Reid.

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Immerse yourself within egyptian culture at the British Museum. Image courtesy of London & Partners/Jon Reid.

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The Great Court at The British Museum © visitlondon.com/Jon Reid

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Take a guided tour at the British Museum and follow your guide to explore the best bits of the museum. © visitlondon.com/Jon Reid

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See the scripts of The Rosetta Stone used to decipher ancient Hieroglyphics at the British Museum. Image courtesy of Matteo Vistocco via Unsplash.

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The Enlightenment Gallery at the British Museum. Image courtesy of the British Museum.

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The Egyptian Sculpture Gallery at the British Museum. Image courtesy of London & Partners

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Learn all about ancient Egypt at the British Museum. Image courtesy of Golden Tours.

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See the sarcophagus at the British Museum. Image courtesy of Golden Tours.

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Discover ancient mummies at the British Museum. Image courtesy of Golden Tours

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The Nereid Monument at the British Museum. Image courtesy of Golden Tours.

British Museum highlights guided tour

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Address: WC1B 3DG, GB

Bloomsbury

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Times

Starts at 10 am and 2 pm

Duration

Two hours

Age

Accessibility

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Address: London

WC1B 3DG

About

With a collection so vast it would be impossible to cover all there is to see at the British Museum in one day. Making a two-hour British Museum Guided Tour, with someone who knows the collection like the back of their hand, the best way to see the museum's highlights.

What will I see on the guided tour?

Step into the museum’s Great Court, dominated by the spectacular glass ceiling and begin your journey on an expert-led British Museum tour through more than two million years of the art, history and culture. Explore the iconic artefacts with expert insight, including:

Rosetta Stone – the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics,
Egyptian Mummies and Artefacts – explore ancient Egypt's fascinating history
Parthenon Sculptures – masterpieces from the temple of Athena on the Acropolis in Greece
The Sutton Hoo – treasures from the Anglo-Saxon ship burial

As you make your way around the museum, your guide will take you on a journey through the past, showing you key artefacts that have shaped our understanding of the world and how civilisations operate to this day.

How long is the tour?

The tour is approximately two hours long and is available daily at 10am and 2pm.

Buy tickets for your British Museum tour?

You can buy tickets for the British Museum Guided Tour using the booking button on this page.

Make the most of your visit by pairing your tour with an afternoon tea under the breath-taking roof of the Grand Court restaurant.

British Museum tour FAQs

What’s included in the British Museum tour?

The tour includes a two-hour group tour experience led by a licensed guide with no more than 20 people per group.

The tour does not include transport to and from the museum and optional gratuities.

Where is the tour located?

The starting point of the tour is at the British Museum main entrance. After a security check, meet your guide on the stairs where they will be waiting with a blue flag.

The British Museum is located on Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG. The closest tube stations are Charing Cross and Leicester Square.

Is the British Museum worth it?

The definite answer is yes. If you are interested in learning more about human history, different cultures around the world and art the Museum is right for you. It attracts the general public as well as students and researchers and scholars alike with its vast collection of artefacts and pieces on display. The general entry to the museum is free of charge but specific collections and exhibitions as well as the guided tour come at a charge supporting the work of the museum.

Prices

Child Ticket	From £45.00 per ticket
Adult Ticket	From £58.00 per ticket

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