British Museum Highlights with an Expert: Semi-Private Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $129 / person
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- The Museum Guide
- Meeting point
- I will meet you at the Montague Place Entrance to the British Museum. This is NOT the main entrance, but a smaller entrance at the back. I will be in front of the lion on the left!What 3 Words: voters.chair.envy
Description
This is no ordinary British Museum Tour. Together, we'll explore thousands of years of human history, archaeology, and world culture. This is one of the world's most fascinating - not to mention controversial - museums. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by its vast collection. That's why it's so important to explore with an expert! On this 3-hour tour, you'll see all of the highlights of the British Museum without ever feeling rushed. Together, we'll examine Egyptian tombs, decipher the Rosetta Stone, gaze up at an Easter Island moai, debate the Parthenon Sculptures, and so much more. Each tour is far from a 'cookie-cutter' experience where the guide follows a rigid script. Instead, our guides listen to your preferences and interests and craft an experience that speaks to your group on a deeper level. The British Museum is a special and complicated place. Let's explore it together.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 30
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $129
- Child (ages 6–15)
- $88
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 1:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:19 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 13 of the next 38 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 28.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The British Museum
Welcome to the British Museum, a repository of wonderful, strange, and controversial objects from our shared human history. At the beginning of our tour, I will ask you about your interests, and we will then walk through millennia of history and traverse the world's inhabited continents. Depending on your interests, I will point out the strange, the macabre, and the wondrous, never shying away from the controversy behind certain items. We will visit all of the highlights, including: The Rosetta Stone Parthenon Sculptures (Elgin Marbles) Lewis Chessmen Sutton Hoo Vindolanda Tablets Standard of Ur Egyptian Mummies Aztec Double-Headed Serpent Portland Vase Assyrian Guards Ramesses II Statue of Tara Ife Head Hoa Hakananai'a FeeJee Mermaid If you are interested in a specific topic or gallery, get in touch and I can craft a fully bespoke tour for your interests.
What's included
Included
Insider information about the British Museum and London
Free entry to the British Museum through a lesser-known entrance
Tour led by a professional guide with advanced degrees in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies
A fully-guided, expert tour in English
Not included
Gratuities
How it compares in London
- Starting price $129 is 90% above the typical $68 for tours of similar length in London
Excurgo comparison of 4,778 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does British Museum Highlights with an Expert: Semi-Private Tour take?
British Museum Highlights with an Expert: Semi-Private Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does British Museum Highlights with an Expert: Semi-Private Tour cost?
Prices start at $129 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does British Museum Highlights with an Expert: Semi-Private Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
How much does British Museum Highlights with an Expert: Semi-Private Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–15 pay from $88, adults from $129. Infants go free.
Does British Museum Highlights with an Expert: Semi-Private Tour sell out?
It can: 13 of the next 38 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel British Museum Highlights with an Expert: Semi-Private Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is I will meet you at the Montague Place Entrance to the British Museum. This is NOT the main entrance, but a smaller entrance at the back. I will be in front of the lion on the left! What 3 Words: voters.chair.envy. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is British Museum Highlights with an Expert: Semi-Private Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
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