British Museum Tours

With a collection of at least 8,000,000 objects, and 80,000 on public display, you could spend weeks exploring the British Museum—and still not see it all. Skip the long lines and follow your guide on a whistle-stop tour of the museum’s key highlights: relics of ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and more. After your tour, explore independently for as long as you like.

Visit the British Museum on this private tour. With your own art historian guide, explore the British Museum, one of the world’s greatest historical treasure troves, as you wish. As British Museum tours go, it’s ideal for getting a personalized perspective on the collections and highlights such as the Parthenon sculptures.

Because of its staggering collection of more than 8 million artifacts spanning the history of the world, the British Museum is best explored with a guide. Trace the progression of civilisation on a 2.5-hour guided tour of the British Museum, designed to reveal historic ideas that changed the world. See an eclectic selection of artifacts including the Rosetta Stone, a two-headed Aztec serpent, a mechanical solar system, and the Lewis Chessman, and enrich your knowledge of topics ranging from Egyptian pharaohs to the agricultural revolution.

The British Museum in London houses around eight million artifacts, making it difficult to sift out the must-sees on a first-time or short visit. This small-group tour does the work for you, with a guide to show you around some carefully curated highlights. View important pieces such as the Mummy of Katebet, Lewis Chessmen, and more, as you uncover their significance and history. Entrance to the British Museum is free.

Visiting a museum may seem like a difficult setting to keep children entertained, but this small-group tour is the perfect solution. It’s especially geared towards children, with a kid-friendly, professional guide to lead the way. Save time studying the floor plan and trying to decide what to see, and instead have a guide to shortlist top sites and lead the way. Highlights include an Egyptian mummy, the Rosetta Stone, and lots of treasures.

London’s British Museum is home to a staggering collection of 8 million items, some dating as far back as the prehistoric age. Make sure you see the best of this British Museum by taking this private 2 to 2.5-hour tour of the cultural institution. Alongside an engaging tour guide, you’ll visit a curated section of cultural and artistic works that represent the diversity of the museum’s collection: see samurai armor, the Rosetta Stone and 2 million year-old tools. This private tour gives you the chance to customize your itinerary according to your interests.  

The British Museum is unique. When you go to the French Museum or American Museum you will see artefacts relating to those countries. The British Museum has a very small collection of British items. What you will find instead is the history of the Ancient Civilisations, the whole history of the world in one building. There are 15 million items on display and no matter how hard you try you will miss some of the most precious and important items that formed the modern world as we know it. But... this is where I will help you. In 2 hours I can show you the critical pieces and explain their significance in the formation of society as you know it today. Join me in the discovering of this amazing museum. You will be able to travel all around the world in just 2 hours and discover the treasures of Ancient Egypt, Greece, the Enlightenment and, of course, the Rosetta Stone amongst much more!

Pique the kids’ interest in history during a family-friendly tour of the British Museum in London. With a private guide just for your family and friends, you’ll explore collections that span some 6,000 years and learn about the museum highlights through engaging commentary and activities. Fun facts about Ginger the Egyptian mummy, the Sutton Hoo treasure, and the Ramses II statue bring the past to life.

Make the most of your time in London with tours of two of its flagship museums: the National Gallery and British Museum. Explore the National Gallery, home to one of the world’s greatest paintings collections, seeing masterpieces such as Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers.’ Plus, let your guide introduce you to some of the must-see ancient and medieval treasures at the British Museum. Both museums are free to enter.

Discover the grandeur of London aboard the open-top, double-decker Big Bus on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. With your 1-, 2-, or 3-day ticket, design a personal itinerary with stops including Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St. Paul’s Cathedral and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and onboard commentary as you view the city’s highlights and upgrade to The Big London Day Out option to get an aerial view of the city aboard the London Eye giant observation wheel. Hop off to enjoy a free walking tour and a Thames River cruise.

Discover one of the world’s largest and most storied museums—and bring the whole family along—during a small-group tour of the British Museum. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, and meet your guide right outside. Head past the crowds and to the museum’s key highlights, from its Egyptian and Greek collections to the Sutton Hoo Treasures. Your kid-friendly guide will also share games and activities aimed at younger visitors.

Maximize your time in London with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose a 1-day, 24-, 48-, or 72-hour ticket and make the most of unlimited travel across several routes for the ticket validity period. Get views of top London sights such as the Tower of London and Big Ben from the open-top bus, listen to audio commentary and enjoy the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the well-placed stops. All tickets also include a complimentary river cruise and a walking tour.

Discover years of history at the British museum on our Guided Tour. The British Museum is a public institution dedicated to human history, art and culture. Its permanent collection of some eight million years of works is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence, having been widely sourced during the era of the British Empire. With various collections over the years including Ancient Egyptian artefact and mummy's, Japanese artefact the list goes on. So why not come on this historical tour and learn about the history.

Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour of the British Museum. You'll get the most out of your visit to the enormous museum by booking a tour, which will send you on a curated itinerary focused on the highlights of the collection. You'll be sure not to miss any of the important artifacts in the vast collection: stops include the Easter Island statues, the Parthenon Marbles, and the Rosetta Stone.

The British Museum contains over 70 galleries, and knowing where to start takes serious expertise. Cover standout exhibits from the Egyptian, Greek, Chinese and South Asian collections with your own personal guide during this private, in-depth tour. Get a first-hand peek at iconic relics, including the Rosetta Stone and millennia-old Egyptian mummies. Upgrade to include a longer tour that includes the Assyrian section.

Follow in the footsteps of the great archaeologists, relic hunters and explorers who acquired the treasures of the British Museum, and learn about their adventures and the hazards they braved to make their astounding discoveries. You’ll unlock the secrets of the British Museum’s extraordinary collection with a qualified archaeologist, getting to grips with the history of human civilisation, exploring our earliest origins in Africa, to the great empires of Egypt, Assyria, Greece and Rome. Along the way, you'll tour the British Museum's most famous galleries, including Ancient Egypt and Assyria, Ancient Greece and Rome, the Vikings and the Aztecs, discovering world-famous artefacts such as the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Marbles and the Lewis Chessmen. You'll also have some fun learning to play one of the world's most ancient board games, The Royal Game of Ur, whose rules were deciphered by British Museum scholars, and learn how to write your name in Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Travel through the gates of the British Museum and across continents and into aeons of human history with this private tour. The museum is massive: this two and a half hour tour ensures you get the highlights, from the far flung empires of the ground floor to the British artifacts and mummies upstairs. Ask questions, delve deeper, and appreciate this cultural treasure.

Let technology lead the way and take a tour when you want with this self-guided tour of London the provides directions and commentary through your Smart Phone and right into your earbuds. Use the system without eating up any Smart Phone data and explore at your own pace while learning about London’s history, heritage, culture, traditions, and landmarks.

This fantastic tour will give you the opportunity to visit one of the finest and best-known museums in the world, accompanied by a highly qualified and experienced guide who will make this 2.5-hour private tour a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining experience as well as an informative one. Learn all about the Rosetta Stone, which revealed to us so much of what we now know about the ancient world, as well as the ever popular Egyptian mummies. Visit ancient Greece and Rome, and admire the findings from the excavations at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England, constituting one of the most incredible and significant archaeological discoveries in British history. This tour promises to be a truly unforgettable experience!

Gameify your experience in the British Museum with this Great Game Museum Quiz, a downloadable PDF for you and your private party to follow. Traipse through one of the world's best museums solving clues and puzzles, learning about the collection as you go. Once you've finished up—the typical group takes one to three hours—you can head to pub around the corner for a discounted drink.

Join us for a personalised tour of this Amazing Museum of 8 million objects! Meet 5500 year old Egyptian mummies, learn the secrets of the Rosetta stone, find hidden treasure from the Persian Empire, hear about England's Anglo-saxon past at the Sutton Hoo Helmet, marvel at the Greek Parthenon sculptures, and even see one of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World! A guide is essential in this museum to navigate the vast collection. I can bring the highlights of the museums collection to life with the stories of their discoveries. Objects seen include: Rosetta Stone, Royal Game of Ur, Egyptian mummies, Oxus Treasure, Cyrus cylinder, Sutton Hoo Helmet, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Assyrian Lion Reliefs, the Parthenon Sculptures, Rameses the Second head.

Private Chauffeured Experiences. We’ve hand-selected our best-sellers and crafted them into a selection of luxury, immersive experiences; enjoy the personal services of an expert guide as you travel in comfort and style around London and the UK. The British Museum is home to one of the finest collections in existence with over 8 million objects spanning two million years of human history. Our dedicated tour and Blue Badge guide will make sure you see the incredible must-see highlights and key areas of the museum..

Established in 1753, the British Museum boasts one of the world’s great historical collections. Don’t try and see it all. Hit the highlights and make them fun for all the family on this kid-centric tour with themed activities and games. Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt, view some of the greatest artworks of ancient Greece, and admire a medieval treasure hoard. This is a private tour, exclusive to your family.

Ideal for art and history buffs, this private tour of London’s National Gallery and British Museum showcases the highlights of each cultural institution. The vast collection of art and artifacts in each museum means it’s difficult to ensure you see the top attractions: with your guide, focus on carefully selected artistic and historical treasures, and see legendary pieces such as Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’, the Rosetta Stone, and the Mummy of Katebet. Taking a private tour allows you to customize your itinerary and receive undivided attention from your guide.