British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Description
On this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour visit one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts at the British Museum. Your engaging tour guide will take you through a curated selection of cultural and artistic works, sharing the history that will help you understand and appreciate a small portion of the 8 million items at the British Museum.
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Itinerary
Trade in paintings for mummies and historical artifacts on a tour of the British Museum. The enormous collection spans 6000 years of human history, featuring items from all over the world like Samurai armor and rare Assyrian lion hunt reliefs. Your guide will take a serious but enjoyable approach towards the museum’s galleries, discussing primitive tribes and fallen empires through a carefully chosen selection of items. You’ll learn about the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone – the actual rock, not the language learning program. Walk away with an understanding of what we humans have achieved during our short history and hopefully you’ll be proud to call yourself a part of this incredible species.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Notes: British Museum and other attractions or museums in London may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' or 'No Wait' access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
Reviews(1,072)
Max was extremely knowledgeable about all of the exhibits and explained their significance in an easy to understand way.
The tour was excellent. Stephenie was fabulous & made the entire experience deeply engaging, despite it being a hot day.
Andy H. was the perfect guide for a tour of the British Museum. He not only provided an excellent overview of the museum’s history but also selected exhibits that showcased its most fascinating highlights. His explanations were detailed, engaging, and filled with insights I would not have discovered on my own. He used humor effectively, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. What truly set him apart was the broader context he provided, including thoughtful discussions of the controversies surrounding the acquisition and retention of many of the museum’s artifacts. I highly recommend this tour for anyone with limited time who wants to experience the highlights of the British Museum while gaining a deeper understanding of its collections and history.
Becky was a lovely guide for our tour of the British museum. She knew all the highlights, covered ground efficiently and was able to provide context and insight. A splendid time with her on this tour!
Amazing experience! James was so knowledgeable about ALL things. You can tell he put in the work to give an amazing tour and genuinely loves what he does! I recommend this tour to anyone that loves history and loves listening to people that know what they are talking about.
Guy, our guide, was outstanding in his presentation and knowledge. He knew quite a lot about the history of historical periods. He was a wonderful guide and I would highly recommend
Jeremy was fantastic. I would recommend his tour
Good 2.5 hour tour of the some highlights of the museum. If you are a museum nerd like me, this is a good start! Plan to stay longer. Literally so much to see. Jeremy was interesting and funny, kind and helpful as a guide. He took the picture of us outside the museum which was really kind.
Sheldon was an awesome guide sharing so much of the interesting details about various exhibits. I would recommend staying after the tour to truly explore all the museum has to offer.
Colin was very knowledgeable. Of course we could not see all but hit the most important things. We wouldn't have accomplished this without Colin.
