Marvels at the British Museum: Rosetta Stone, Parthenon, Mummies

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Embark on an enriching exploration of The British Museum's treasures with our licensed guide, designed to showcase the highlights in just a few captivating hours. Begin your journey by marveling at the magnificent ceiling and the awe-inspiring glass roof of the Great Court, a masterpiece in itself. Your adventure continues as you encounter the world-renowned "Rosetta Stone," a crucial artifact in the decoding of Egyptian hieroglyphics, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient communication. Explore the intriguing Parthenon Sculptures, with a history marked by controversy as they were taken from Athens by Lord Elgin, the former British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. Delve into the Ancient Egypt galleries, where an extensive collection of Egyptian mummies awaits, along with the captivating relics of the Anglo-Saxon "Sutton Hoo" burial site.

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Important Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The tour is on foot and comfortable shoes are recommended.
• The British Museum is huge, so be prepared for a lot of walking.
• Please arrive at the museum entrance at least 15 minutes before your scheduled travel time.
• This tour is not private
• If the time you choose is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore by booking you are aware of this possible change and therefore we warn you so as not to have complaints later, or requests for refunds, which will not be taken into consideration. Example: If you choose the 10:00 time slot and is not available you will be moved to the first available slot, 14:00 . Thank you.
• Important notice for last minute bookings (on the same day or from one day to the next): in case of lack of places the customer will be placed on the day following the booked date.
• "Skip the Line" means that instead of waiting in the normal long queue, the customer enters a fast, priority queue, together with the other customers who have chosen this option

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