Luca knew his stuff! He was very interesting and nice!





This guide offers a curated selection of the British Museum's most significant exhibits, ensuring a rich and efficient visit. In the Explore the Hans Sloane Collection, the Rosetta Stone, and the King George III Library, providing insights into the foundations of modern science, history, and culture. Marvel at the Africa Section's and the moai statue, the intricate Benin Bronzes, and the inspiring Tree of Life sculpture showcasing the artistry and resilience of African civilizations. Witness the real Rosetta Stone in the Egypt Section, explore the Portals of Life, and see Assyrian Monuments. Discover ancient Egypt's secrets through its mummies and artefacts, offering a glimpse into their beliefs and daily life. Admire the Parthenon Sculptures, Greek marble sculptures from the Parthenon, highlighting ancient Greece's artistic achievements. See Greek cultural influence through artefacts in the Greeks in Italy and Cyprus section.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Enlightenment Room: Hans Sloane Collection: Diverse artefacts and natural specimens amassed by Sir Hans Sloane. Rosetta Stone: The key artefact for deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. King George III Library: A vast collection reflecting Enlightenment intellectual pursuits. Africa Section (Hoa Monument): A striking moai statue from Easter Island. Benin Bronzes: Intricate brass plaques and sculptures from the Kingdom of Benin. Tree of Life: A sculpture made from decommissioned weapons, symbolizing peace. Egypt Section, Real Rosetta Stone: The original artefact pivotal in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs and artefacts/mummies Portals of Life: Exhibits on ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife. Assyrian Monuments: Stone reliefs and sculptures Parthenon Sculptures: Greek marble sculptures from the Parthenon in Athens. Greeks in Italy and Cyprus: Artifacts showcasing Greek cultural influence. Romans and Rome: Exhibits on the impact of the Roman Empire.
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London: British Museum Guided Tour & Priority Entry lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $31 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 1–17 pay from $27, adults from $31.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is You will meet your guide after the security check at the British Museum near the stairs on the left-hand side. We will contact you via WhatsApp or the Viator messaging app and provide you with the Tour Guide details and a photo of the location. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Luca knew his stuff! He was very interesting and nice!
Elisabetta (Ellie) was a fantastic guide. She has an art history degree and shared so a lot of interesting perspectives. I appreciated it because I know nothing about art or art history. And she was extremely personable and friendly. It was obvious she was showing off one of her favorite places in London. I highly recommend Ellie as a tour guide!
Exciting tour of the British Museum with our guide Sarah. She knew how to captivate the children (9 years old) and perfectly adapt to them. Several days later they are still talking about it and remember her very clear explanations about the Rosetta Stone, the mummies, the museum collections perfectly.... We didn't see the time pass!
What you need to know above all is that Ms. Sarah Knoepfli was perfect in her work: I had all the information I could wish for when I visited the British Museum and she had an answer for everything. She demonstrated great professionalism and an impeccable sense of precision. But it must also be said that I was alone with her, so I was able to ask her all the questions I wanted.
It’s the only way to see and understand what you are seeing especially if it’s your first time there. Luca was knowledgeable, thorough fans so informative that it made for a perfect tour of the museum. His insights were on point.
Sarah was a great guide and we were her only 2 on the tour she was personable and flexible allowing us to ask questions and see some things we wanted to see. We liked the Assyrian artifacts, very interesting. We saw the Rosetta Stone, the mummies, the Egyptian/Roman/ Greek treasures which she was very knowledgable about. Since visiting the Parthenon last year in Athens and being told several of their artifacts could be seen in this museum and she took us to that room as well upon request. She met us where indicated and provided good communication for meeting her.
I had already been to the British Museum, but this is the first time I have done it on a guided tour: and I do not regret it at all! Our guide, Sarah, is a passionate and fascinating person. She provided us with many details and anecdotes about the pieces she showed us, and was very quickly able to find the answers to some more specific questions we were asking ourselves. A big thank you to her for this tour!
Awesome. A great Museum and a super guide. Filamena made all the difference. Punctual in meeting after giving perfect directions. She was motivated, committed and most informative. She had a very interestingtake on the major exhibits
Irene gave us an experience that was at once efficient and meaningful. As an Egyptologist she is knowledgeable, passionate and generous with her time and insights.
Elisabeta was gracious to wait for me and my daughter to arrive as it had been raining down hard and the Underground had some delays. Elisabeta was knowledgeable about all parts of the museum and offered some interesting insights into specific pieces we saw. Fascinating museum!
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