British Museum Highlights Private Guided Tour

Described as 'the World's Museum', there simply is no other collection on earth as spectacular as that within the walls of the British Museum. With a dazzling swathe of artifacts from throughout the world and its history, your private expert guide will condense the very best it has to offer.
Marvel at Ancient Egyptian statues and carvings, as you hear about the geniuses who cracked the code of hieroglyphics, using the famous Rosetta Stone. Then, be blown away by the craftsmanship and detail that the Parthenon Marbles boast, as you discover the contentious history of these masterpieces. Alongside your private expert guide, you'll also see mummies, Viking treasures, and even the chess set that inspired a magical version of the game in Harry Potter.

This highlights tour will show you the best of the British Museum in an hour. If you'd prefer a more in-depth experience, with more of the hidden gems and secrets that the collection has to offer, check out our 3-hour version of this tour.

Meeting Point

Museum Tavern

49 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3BA, UK

Meet your private expert guide outside the Museum Tavern opposite the British Museum - they'll have signage, so they'll be easy to find.

What's included:

• Ability to personalise your tour - let us know if you have a particular area of interest!
• Interior private guided highlights tour of the British Museum
• Private expert guide for the duration of your tour

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

The British Museum

Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG

Discover the secrets of the 'World's Museum', as your private guide shows you the highlights of this renowned collection! From Ancient Egypt with mummies and monuments, to Viking treasures and Greek marbles, you simply won't believe the sheer volume of this extraordinary place, so your private expert guide will show you the very best that the spectacular British Museum has to offer - all in an hour.

1 hour