Semi Private Guided tour at British Museum with Max 6 People

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About this activity

Join our guide on a discovery through human history and culture exploring the most important sites of this impeccable museum in approximately 2,5 hours. With a collection exceeding 8 million pieces it is easy to get caught up in the extensive selection of artifacts, which is why we limit our groups to a maximum of 6 participants per guide to guarantee an intimate experience. Home to historical objects from all around the globe our expert guide will introduce you to Britain’s best including: the famous Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles, the Anglo Saxon Sutton Ho mask and plenty more!

Make your way past over 8 million Greek, British Roman and Egyptian historic artifacts alongside our expert guide
Let our guide introduce you to the most famous AND lesser-known oddities stored within these magnificent walls
Explore the extensive history of this museum which - being older than the USA - has plenty of facts to be discovered
Marvel at the Rosetta stone in a group no larger than 6!

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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: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: LivTours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: The Rosetta Stone
Included: Assyrian collection
Included: Fully guided experience
Included: Ancient Egypt & mummies
Included: Enlightenment Gallery
Included: Portland vase
Included: Sutton Hoo ship burial
Included: Medieval Europe collection
Included: Aztec and Mayan collection
Included: Parthenon Marbles
Included: Ancient Rome collection
Included: Roman Britain collection
Included: Easter Island head
Included: Ancient Greece collection

Not included

Not included: • Food/Beverages
Not included: • Gratuities
Not included: • Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off

Itinerary

The British Museum

2 h 30 min

From Egyptian mummies to Greek Parthenon Marbles and the Standard of Ur to the Hoa Hakananai'a, Easter Island Statue the British museum is packed to the brim with over 6000 years of human history. Whether you are passionate about Ancient Rome, can’t wait to lay your eyes upon the famous Anglo Saxon Helmet or would rather learn the story behind the Lewis Chessman set, our guide will go out of their way to show you the museums most memorable highlights.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our guide will await you at the main gate towards the entrance of the British Museum (before security). Our guide will be there holding a sign with the LivTours logo.

End point

Our guide will await you at the main gate towards the entrance of the British Museum (before security). Our guide will be there holding a sign with the LivTours logo.

Using your ticket

Please present either a digital or printed out version of your booking voucher to your guide on the day of your tour.

Please be at the meeting point 10-15 min prior to the tour start time. Our guide will await you there holding a sign with the LivTours logo.

ABOUT OUR 6 PEOPLE SMALL GROUP POLICY

When you book a LivTours Small Group Tour, you are guaranteed one tour guide per group of 6 people. Please bear in mind though that in order to accommodate traveling families and friends, we do on rare occasion make the exception of adding an additional one to two guests in order not to split groups who are traveling together. On that same note, you may find yourself on tour with less than six people. we hope you understand and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Angelo Carotenuto

Owner and Founder,

LivTours LLC

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bags exceeding 40x40x50 and weighing 8 kilo’s or more are prohibited from entering
- The museum does not offer cloakroom services
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour operates with a maximum of 6 participants per guide
Please note that due to the size of the museum, it may not be possible to cover every room. Your tour guide will tailor the tour to include key highlights and your personal preferences.
Please Note: For departures between 10 September 2026 and 11 July 2027 the Bayeux Tapestry will not be included. Your tour includes a general entry ticket to the British Museum, allowing you to explore its world-famous permanent exhibitions.

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Semi Private Guided tour at British Museum