Visitors on a guided tour at the British Museum, viewing ancient sculptures.
Tour group exploring the Great Court of the British Museum, London.
British Museum exterior with visitors in front, London.
Visitor photographing an Egyptian statue at the British Museum.
British Museum gallery with ancient sculptures on display during guided tour.
Rosetta Stone with ancient inscriptions at the British Museum.
Visitor examining ancient artifacts at the British Museum during a guided tour.

British Museum Small-Group Guided Tour, London

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Explore London's rich tapestry of history with the British Museum Small-Group Guided Tour, where you'll journey through time across an expansive collection spanning nearly eight million works. This guided experience offers insights into relics from Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, Britain and the British Empire, Asia, Coins and Medals, among others, ensuring your visit is both enlightening and engaging. Prepare to be captivated as each section of this historic museum unfolds its unique story before you.

Explore 6000 years of history at the British Museum and learn about the art and culture of the world, from Europe to Asia.

Marvel at the glass roof at the Great Court, a work of art in itself, and see the famous Rosetta Stone used to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics.

See the Mummy of Katebet, the double-headed Aztec serpent, among the eight million artifacts present there.

Glace at the controversial Parthenon Sculptures, taken from the Acropolis in Athens, and discover Assyrian galleries among others during your tour.

Small-group guided tour of the British Museum

Professional English-speaking guide

Access to special exhibitions and events

Visitors on a guided tour at the British Museum, viewing ancient sculptures.

Visitors on a guided tour at the British Museum, viewing ancient sculptures.

A journey through time

The British Museum is a historic world dedicated to art and culture. Spread over an area of 75,000 square meters, the permanent collection of this museum has nearly 8 million works. The museum is itself divided into 10 separate sections, each focussing on one particular part of world history such as Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, Britain and the British Empire, Asia, Coins and Medals, and more.

What to expect

Your guided tour not only gives you insights into the relics but will also curate your experience for maximum wonder and fascination. Glance at the controversial Parthenon Sculptures, taken from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin, and learn facts about it. Walk to the Ancient Egypt galleries, to see an extensive collection of Egyptian mummies. You can also see the Winged Bulls from Khorsabad, a sculpture from ancient Mesopotamia marking the entrance of the museum’s Assyrian galleries.

Tour group exploring the Great Court of the British Museum, London.

Tour group exploring the Great Court of the British Museum, London.

British Museum exterior with visitors in front, London.

British Museum exterior with visitors in front, London.

Visitor photographing an Egyptian statue at the British Museum.

Visitor photographing an Egyptian statue at the British Museum.

What's not allowed

  • Keep in mind that drones, alcohol, and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

  • Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 15 people.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • Tours do not run between December 24 and 26 and between January 1 and 2.

  • Facilities: parking, restroom, cloakroom, and free Wi-Fi.

British Museum gallery with ancient sculptures on display during guided tour.

British Museum gallery with ancient sculptures on display during guided tour.

Rosetta Stone with ancient inscriptions at the British Museum.

Rosetta Stone with ancient inscriptions at the British Museum.

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Operating hours

British Museum

Monday
10:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Thursday
10:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Friday
10:00am - 8:30pm • last entry 8:15pm
Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Sunday
10:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

Pets cannot tag along due to venue restrictions; however, guide dogs are welcome.
The small-group guided tour includes a professional English-speaking guide who will lead you through the British Museum's permanent collection.
Your guide dog will be welcome at the British Museum for your guided tour.
Your professional English-speaking guide will provide insights into various relics, curating your experience for maximum wonder and fascination as you explore different historical sections of the museum.
A single group has a maximum of 15 people to ensure an intimate experience without crowds.
Drones, alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed on this experience.
Access to special exhibitions and events is not included in the standard tour experience.
Yes, this experience is both wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
The museum is divided into 10 separate sections, each focusing on a particular part of world history such as Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, Britain and the British Empire, Asia, Coins and Medals.
You'll explore 6000 years of history, marvel at the glass roof in the Great Court and view famous artifacts like the Rosetta Stone. You’ll also see the Mummy of Katebet and Parthenon Sculptures.

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