You could spend a lifetime looking at every item in the collection of the British Museum and still not see them all so during this tour you'll see seven specific items that are particularly famous here. Your guide will take you to each artifact and reveal the story behind it, from how it was made to how it got to London and what makes it such an important cultural relic. You’ll puzzle over the mystery of the Moai (giant stones heads) from the South Pacific, learn how the Rosetta Stone helped to decipher the hieroglyphics, examine the ancient origins of the world’s favorite board game, marvel at the epic story engraved in the Parthenon Marbles and more. In just an hour, you will have traveled around the world and seen some of its most valuable artifacts without ever leaving the building.
Our favorite artifacts in the British Museum
- See the best of the British Museum including the Rosetta Stone, Polynesian statues, the original facade of the Parthenon and more
- Learn how to navigate the enormous museum and what to see if you want to spend more time there
Guided walking tour
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Expert local guide
Guided walking tour
Gratuities
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Hotel pick-up or drop-off
Gratuities
1A Montague Pl, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7JW, UK
- Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory
- Please note that you must arrive 10 minutes before the tour leaves
- If you wish to cancel your booking, please email info@takewalks.com at least 72-hours before your chosen tour time
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