• The Odyssey Tour: Ancient Greece at the British Museum
  • The Odyssey Tour: Ancient Greece at the British Museum
  • The Odyssey Tour: Ancient Greece at the British Museum
  • The Odyssey Tour: Ancient Greece at the British Museum
  • The Odyssey Tour: Ancient Greece at the British Museum
  • The Odyssey Tour: Ancient Greece at the British Museum
  • The Odyssey Tour: Ancient Greece at the British Museum

The Odyssey Tour: Ancient Greece at the British Museum

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ID: GYG1219033-1870467
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 01:30 hours


Description

A small-group tour (max 6) exploring the story of the Odyssey through Greek art and archaeology at the British Museum. Learn about ancient history and myth by seeing carefully chosen objects.
Meet your guide at the British Museum and embark on a journey through the story of the Odyssey. Explore Greek art and archaeology, and learn about ancient history and myth by seeing carefully chosen objects.

Begin with highlights from the Minoan and Mycenaean galleries, introducing the Bronze Age cultures behind the epic. See pottery and sculpture depicting heroes from the epic tradition, brought to life through storytelling.

Follow a focused route from Classical and Hellenistic Greece into the Roman world, tracing the Odyssey’s lasting legacy.

Highlights

  • Explore the British Museum's Greek collection on a guided tour
  • Discover the story of the Odyssey through Greek art and archaeology
  • See highlights from the Minoan and Mycenaean galleries
  • Learn about the Bronze Age cultures behind the epic
  • Enjoy a small-group tour with a maximum of 6 people

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Tour starts inside the museum in the Great Court near the lion statue and the Families Desk

- Entry to the British Museum is free

- Book a timed entry slot on the museum’s website within one hour of the tour start time

- If you don’t book a slot on the museum’s website, you can use the back entrance on Montague Place, which is often quicker

- Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the tour, as there might be queues at security checks

- Security check required before entering the museum

- Tour will be in English
Tours start inside the British Museum, in the Great Court near the lion statue and the Families Desk. See the map of the museum where this place is marked with 'F'.
INCLUDED
  • 90-minute guided tour
  • Small group format (max 6 people)
  • Highlights from the Minoan and Mycenaean galleries,
  • Pottery and sculpture depicting heroes from the epic tradition
  • Focused route from Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic Greece into the Roman world
NOT INCLUDED
  • Museum entry ticket (admission is free)

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.