The Great British Museum Experience

5.0 (10 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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British Museum courtyard — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

British Museum — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Visit the world’s oldest national public museum dedicated to human history, art and culture.

The British Museum in London is home to around 8 million artefacts and is a must on many peoples visit to London. Your guide will ensure that your experience is maximised as you journey through time hearing the background to some of the most important pieces on display in this great collection.

As you walk through time your guide will curate detailed information on individual objects in one of the greatest collections of antiquities in the world. You will head straight to the historic highlights making the most of your visit.

Highlights:

8 million objects on display

Learn about the artefacts’ history and story from a guide

Rosetta Stone

Prehistoric Tools

The Elgin Marbles

Sutton Hoo

Lewis Chessman

Hear of the British Museum's rich history

Receive tailored information from your guide

Customise the itinerary of this bespoke tour and receive personalised attention from a guide

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: The Great Weekender

Ages: Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Timed entry to the museum
Included: Full tour of the area by experienced local tour guide.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The British Museum

Passing by

You will hear about the origins of The British Museum and the people who started the earliest Public Museum in the World,
The British Museum

2 h 30 min Admission included

You will get to see selected highlights which your guide will pick according to your interests.

This will usually include The Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles from Greece along with many other interesting artifacts, you will hear a more detailed background and story about these items.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We can meet outside of the The Museum Tavern

End point

We can meet outside of the The Museum Tavern

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Your guide will meet you outside the front of the museum between the two red telephone boxes on Great Russell Street, they will arrange entry and go through an introduction to the museum before going through selected highlights of the meuseum.