London: British Museum Guided Tour

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See art and antiquities from around the world at the UK’s largest museum. Take a 1.5-hour guided tour of the British Museum in London, and explore one of the oldest museums in the world. See relics from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome.

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English, Italian, Spanish (depends on selected option)
Duration

2 hours
Includes
- Guided tour of the British Museum
- Commentary in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Portuguese
- Headsets for more than 6 people
- Transportation
- Tips

Highlights & Description

Highlights

Uncover the story of human culture with a licensed guide at the British Museum
Marvel at the glass ceiling of the Great Court with the famous Reading Room
Discover relics from Ancient Rome, including the controversial Elgin Marbles
Learn about the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics at the Rosetta Stone
Enjoy a tailor-made tour to see the most remarkable parts of the public museum

Description

Discover some of the highlights of the British Museum with a licensed guide, and get a flavor of one of the world’s oldest and finest museums.
Because there is so much to see, you could spend a week at the British Museum and still not discover it all. Experience the best of the British Museum’s collections, starting with a view of the breathtaking ceiling.
Admire the spectacular glass roof of the Great Court, a work of art in its own right. Then, see the world-famous “Rosetta Stone,” the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Admire the controversial Parthenon Sculptures, taken from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin, the former British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
Go to the Ancient Egypt galleries to see the large collection of Egyptian mummies, and discover the Anglo-Saxon “Sutton Hoo” burial relics, as well as the “Winged Bulls” from Khorsabad.

Good to know before you go

Bookings can be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to the tour with no penalty. No refund for cancellations after this time

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