The British Museum in London Guided Tour British Museum in London Semi-Private Guided Tour - English
ID: GYG74165-O-104247
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Take a break from art museums and explore the mummies and historical artifacts on a guided tour of the British Museum. The charming guides will take you through this world-class collection during a 2.5 hour tour.
The British Museum's extensive collection spans 6,000 years of human history, featuring items from every corner of the world. The guides take a serious but enjoyable approach towards the museum’s galleries, discussing primitive tribes and forgotten empires through a carefully curated selection of exhibits.
Discover Samurai armor and centuries-old Assyrian lion hunt reliefs. Learn about the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone – the actual rock, not the language learning software. Leave the tour with an understanding of what humans have achieved throughout history and be proud to call yourself a part of this incredible species.
Highlights generally include: (if artwork is not on loan or being restored etc) The Rosetta Stone, Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs, Parthenon Sculpture, Lewis Chessmen, Oxus Treasure, Royal Game of Ur, Mummy of Katebet, Samurai Armour.
Highlights
- Admire The Rosetta Stone
- Find out about Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs
- Be amazed by the Parthenon Sculpture
- See the Lewis Chessmen
- Marvel at the Oxus Treasure
- Look at the Royal Game of Ur
- Learn about the Mummy of Katebet
- Check out the Samurai Armour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There is a minimum of 2 people per booking
• Tours available for wheelchair users on request
• A small amount of walking is involved
• This tour is offered as either a private tour or a semi-private tour (8 guests maximum)
• For semi-private tours a minimum of 2 guests is required for it to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if minimum numbers are not met)
• Available daily
• Duration 2 - 2.5 hours
• Wheelchair-friendly tours are available upon request only
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must bring your own headphones
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must fill out a travel information form
Meet by the red telephone booth closest to the main gate of British Museum (outside the gates of the museum by the red telephone booth situated to the left of the main gates of the museum).
The groups consist of maximum 8 guests, so don’t look for a large group. In case you have trouble finding the meeting point please contact your guide.
Bring your valid photo ID.
By Car: 51 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3BA, UK (meeting point will be in front of you on the museum side walk outside of the entrance gates)
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
