London British Museum Artifact Highlights Tour

Join your guide at the British Museum in London and explore its world-renowned collection in a small group of up to eight people. The museum, home to eight million artifacts spanning 6,000 years, offers a journey through the depths of human history.
Your guide begins with an introduction to the museum’s key pieces, including Samurai armor and Assyrian lion hunting reliefs from the 7th century BC. As you navigate through the galleries, you'll see carefully selected highlights like the Parthenon Marbles, the 12th-century Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone—key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Throughout the tour, your guide will provide engaging stories and historical insights, bringing each artifact to life. Once the guided portion concludes, you’re free to continue exploring the museum at your own pace.

Meeting Point

57 Great Russell St

57 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3BA, UK

Please meet your guide outside the main gates of the museum, next to the red telephone booth located on the left side of the gates, along the sidewalk of Great Russell Street. The meeting point is directly across from Starbucks.

What's included:

• Semi-Private Museum Tour
• Professional Historian Tour Guide
• Duration 2.5 Hours
• Group size limited to 8 guests only.

Not included:

• Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup nor drop-off.
• Tour NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
• Temporary exhibitions NOT included
• Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

The British Museum

Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG

Navigating The British Museum’s vast collection of eight million artifacts can be daunting for first-time visitors. Skip the stress and indecision with a guided small-group tour that showcases carefully curated highlights. Marvel at the iconic Rosetta Stone, the intricate Lewis Chessmen, and the magnificent Parthenon Marbles, ensuring you experience the best the museum has to offer.

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