British Museum London Guided Tour – Semi-Private
About this activity
Explore the British Museum’s Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Marbles and Egyptian mummies on a 2.5-hour semi-private guided tour for up to 8 guests, with reserved entry included.
Highlights
- Marvel at the legendary Rosetta Stone
- Admire stunning Parthenon Marbles from ancient Athens
- See iconic Egyptian Mummies up close
- Discover the Viking-era Lewis Chessmen
- Explore the Anglo-Saxon treasures of Sutton Hoo
Full description
Join a 2.5-hour semi-private guided tour of London’s British Museum for up to 8 guests, with reserved entry included. 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 these 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. Food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included.
Visit the British Museum on a semi-private guided museum tour, limited to 8 guests. With reserved entry included, explore a collection spanning over six millennia and hear the stories behind celebrated objects from around the world. See the Rosetta Stone, which helped scholars decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs; Egyptian mummies, sarcophagi and burial objects; the Parthenon Marbles; the Assyrian and Babylonian winged bulls; the medieval Lewis Chessmen; and the Anglo-Saxon Sutton Hoo treasure, including its famous helmet and goldwork. The collection includes more than eight million objects, though not every item is on display. Your expert guide selects highlights based on gallery access and what is currently on view. The tour lasts 2.5 hours. Food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included.
Included / Excluded
- Professional local tour guide
- Reserved-entry admission to the British Museum
- Semi-private tour for a maximum of 8 guests; duration 2.5 hours
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Luggage and coat storage
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Some galleries may require quiet or limited speech
- Museum collections and room availability may change
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Dress for London weather
- Bring a small bag (large suitcases not permitted)
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
