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British Museum Small-Group Guided Tour with Priority Entry Timeslots and Optional Headset in London
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British Museum Small-Group Guided Tour with Priority Entry Timeslots and Optional Headset in London

by Best Tours London

2 hours
London
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 hours
£62.98£69.98Save 10%
2 adults × £31.49
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This small-group guided tour of the British Museum in London lasts approximately two hours. It begins with priority entry at the main entrance during a reserved timeslot to avoid waiting in line. An expert guide leads the group through key exhibits, starting with the Great Court’s glass roof. The tour includes visits to the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, and several important Egyptian artefacts such as mummies, the Book of the Dead, the bust of Ramesses II, and the Rosetta Stone. The guide also presents artefacts from Southeast Asia and treasures from Anglo-Saxon England, including the Sutton Hoo ship burial. Audio headsets are available as an optional feature to ensure clear listening in crowded areas. After the guided portion, visitors may continue exploring the museum’s extensive collection on their own.

Highlights

Small-group guided tour of the British Museum
Priority entry at the main entrance
See Parthenon Sculptures and Rosetta Stone
Visit Egyptian mummies and bust of Ramesses II
Explore Southeast Asian and Anglo-Saxon artefacts
Optional audio headset for clearer commentary

What's included

Expert guide throughout the tour
Entry tickets with priority timeslots at the British Museum main entrance
Option to use an audio headset

What's not included

Tips for the guide

Itinerary

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The British Museum

This two-hour guided tour covers the British Museum’s main exhibits led by an expert guide. Highlights include Egyptian statues and mummies, the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon Sculptures, Assyrian Winged Bull, Easter Island Moai Statue, Sutton Hoo Ship Burial, Lewis Chessman, and others. The British Museum holds over 8,000,000 objects displayed across more than 70 galleries. After the guided visit, visitors may continue exploring the museum independently.

120 min

Meeting point

Your tour guide will wait for you inside of the museum, next to the information desk.

End point

Your tour guide will wait for you inside of the museum, next to the information desk.

Languages

English (audio)English (guide)Italian (audio)Italian (guide)

Cancellation policy

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

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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