Explore the world's oldest national public museum with an expert guide and a small tour and admire amazing artifacts from all over the world! This 2.5-hour walking tour through the British Museum covers all the highlights of the museum including the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Marbles, the Easter Island statues and much more.
Having opened its doors over 260 years ago, the British Museum is the oldest public museum in the world. At the start of this tour, you will learn about the life of founder Sir Hans Sloane. Discover his passion for collecting knowledge from every corner of the world and how he continued his legacy by leaving all 70,000 artifacts to King George II, for the nation to learn from and enjoy.
No visit to the British Museum would be complete without stopping by the famous Rosetta Stone that was the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. Your guide will also show you other iconic artifacts such as the towering Easter Island statues, the elaborately decorated medieval Lewis chessmen pieces and the detailed marble carvings that originally lined the temple of the Parthenon.
This tour isn't just about ticking highlights off a list - your expert museum guide will take you on a journey through time and space and paint a picture of ancient societies that left their mark on history. Marvel at the shiny treasures in the money room and find out what the real cost of being wealthy was. Take a closer look at the details of the Ancient Egyptian Nebamun paintings that depict everyday life of the people. Reflect upon the controversial Roman Warren Silver Cup from AD 15 that no one wanted to purchase because it depicted homosexuality but eventually became the most expensive single purchase by the museum in 1999.
Attractions & guided tours
British Museum small group tour
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability:
Tuesdays and Fridays
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:
up to 2 hours
Do this because
- Enjoy a small-group tour of the world's oldest national public museum
- Explore the museum safely with an expert English speaking guide
- Admire amazing collections and iconic artifacts like the famous Rosetta Stone or the towering Easter Island statues
What to expect
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What's included
- Guided tour
Where
51 Great Russell St, Holborn, London WC1B 3BA, United Kingdom
Meeting point:
The British Museum Small Group Tour starts at Starbucks Coffee in front of the British Museum
What to remember
- 8 people maximum per group
- This tour is wheelchair accessible
- Guests are encouraged to bring their own masks
- Guests will be required to provide personal details (name, phone number etcetera) for contact tracing purposes to prevent the spread of Covid-19
- Hand sanitizer will be available at all meeting points and break locations
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Provider
SANDEMANs New London
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 hour before the experience begins.
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