British Museum London Guided Tour – Private
About this activity
Explore the British Museum’s Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles and Egyptian mummies on a 2.5-hour private guided tour for up to 8 adults, with reserved entry included.
Highlights
- See the Rosetta Stone and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs
- Discover Egyptian mummies, sarcophagi and burial objects
- Explore the Parthenon Marbles and classical Greek sculpture
- View Assyrian winged bulls and treasures from Mesopotamia
- Meet the Lewis Chessmen and Anglo-Saxon Sutton Hoo treasure
Full description
Take a 2.5-hour private guided tour of London’s British Museum, with reserved entry and a dedicated guide for your party. Explore galleries spanning more than six millennia of world history and see iconic objects including the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies such as Katebet, the Parthenon Marbles, Assyrian and Babylonian winged bulls, the Lewis Chessmen and the Anglo-Saxon Sutton Hoo treasure. Your guide connects the objects to the civilizations and people behind them, from Ancient Egypt and Greece to Mesopotamia and early Britain. Gallery stops and artifacts may vary with access, loans or restoration. The private tour is limited to a maximum of 8 adults. Food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included.
Included / Excluded
- Reserved-entry admission to the British Museum
- 2.5-hour private guided museum tour
- Professional guide dedicated to your party
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Luggage and coat storage
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is stroller accessible
- Service animals are allowed
- Guides speak English
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- Bring a bottle of water
- Allow time for security checks at the entrance
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund