British Museum Highlights Private Guided Tour

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About this activity

Described as 'the World's Museum', there simply is no other collection on earth as spectacular as that within the walls of the British Museum. With a dazzling swathe of artifacts from throughout the world and its history, your private expert guide will condense the very best it has to offer.

Marvel at Ancient Egyptian statues and carvings, as you hear about the geniuses who cracked the code of hieroglyphics, using the famous Rosetta Stone. Then, be blown away by the craftsmanship and detail that the Parthenon Marbles boast, as you discover the contentious history of these masterpieces. Alongside your private expert guide, you'll also see mummies, Viking treasures, and even the chess set that inspired a magical version of the game in Harry Potter.

This highlights tour will show you the best of the British Museum in an hour. If you'd prefer a more in-depth experience, with more of the hidden gems and secrets that the collection has to offer, check out our 3-hour version of this tour.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Bespoke Britain

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Ability to personalise your tour - let us know if you have a particular area of interest!
Included: Interior private guided highlights tour of the British Museum
Included: Private expert guide for the duration of your tour

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Dinner
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The British Museum

one hour

Discover the secrets of the 'World's Museum', as your private guide shows you the highlights of this renowned collection! From Ancient Egypt with mummies and monuments, to Viking treasures and Greek marbles, you simply won't believe the sheer volume of this extraordinary place, so your private expert guide will show you the very best that the spectacular British Museum has to offer - all in an hour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your private expert guide outside the Museum Tavern opposite the British Museum - they'll have signage, so they'll be easy to find. PLEASE MESSAGE US AND WE WILL COORDINATE YOUR PREFERRED START TIME WITH YOU.

End point

Meet your private expert guide outside the Museum Tavern opposite the British Museum - they'll have signage, so they'll be easy to find. PLEASE MESSAGE US AND WE WILL COORDINATE YOUR PREFERRED START TIME WITH YOU.