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British Museum London Semi-Private Guided Tour 2.5 Hours 8 Guests Max
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British Museum London Semi-Private Guided Tour 2.5 Hours 8 Guests Max

by Babylon Tours London

3 hours
London
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€189€210Save 10%
2 adults × €94.50
All taxes and fees included

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3 hours
€189€210Save 10%
2 adults × €94.50
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This British Museum London semi-private guided tour lasts two and a half hours and includes a maximum of eight guests. A professional guide leads the group through a curated selection of artifacts from the museum’s extensive collection, which spans 6,000 years of human history and includes items from around the world. The tour covers notable exhibits such as the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone. Visitors receive clear, detailed explanations about various cultures, ancient tribes, and empires based on the chosen displays. Temporary exhibitions are not included in this tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided. Gratuities are optional. The tour is not suitable for guests with walking disabilities or those using wheelchairs. Visitors should follow museum security rules and be aware that some areas or exhibits may be closed or restricted without prior notice, which can affect the itinerary.

Highlights

Semi-private tour with maximum 8 guests
Guided visit lasting about 2.5 hours
Focus on selected artifacts from 6,000 years of history
Includes the Rosetta Stone and Lewis Chessmen
Professional guide provides detailed historical context

What's included

Guided semi-private museum tour
Tour duration of 2.5 hours
Services of a professional tour guide
Group size limited to no more than 8 guests

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included
Gratuities are optional and not included
Not accessible for guests with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
Access to temporary exhibitions is not included

Itinerary

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The British Museum

The tour explores selected exhibits from the British Museum’s extensive collection spanning 6000 years. Items include Samurai armor, Assyrian lion hunt reliefs, the Mummy of Katebet, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Rosetta Stone. The guide covers the history of primitive tribes and fallen empires through these artifacts. Visitors gain an understanding of human achievements across time and place.

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside the gates of the museum by the red telephone booth situated to the left of the main gates of the museum on the sidewalk of Great Russell Street across from Starbucks.

End point

Meet your guide outside the gates of the museum by the red telephone booth situated to the left of the main gates of the museum on the sidewalk of Great Russell Street across from Starbucks.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–8 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Guests must provide a mobile phone number including country code
Maximum group size is eight people per tour
Tour requires a minimum of two guests to operate; alternatives or refunds offered if minimum not met
Museum and other London attractions may close without prior notice; alternatives offered if closure delays tour start over one hour with no refunds or discounts; appropriate dress and small bags required; some areas require quiet and restricted speech; collections may change during the year
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