London: British Museum Guided Tour London: British Museum Guided Tour in English
ID: GYG58279-O-81533
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
See art and antiquities from around the world at the UK’s largest museum. Take a 1.5-hour guided tour of the British Museum in London, and explore one of the oldest museums in the world. See relics from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome.
Discover some of the highlights of the British Museum with a licensed guide, and get a flavor of one of the world’s oldest and finest museums.
Because there is so much to see, you could spend a week at the British Museum and still not discover it all. Experience the best of the British Museum’s collections, starting with a view of the breathtaking ceiling.
Admire the spectacular glass roof of the Great Court, a work of art in its own right. Then, see the world-famous “Rosetta Stone,” the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics. Admire the controversial Parthenon Sculptures, taken from the Parthenon in Athens by Lord Elgin, the former British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
Go to the Ancient Egypt galleries to see the large collection of Egyptian mummies, and discover the Anglo-Saxon “Sutton Hoo” burial relics, as well as the “Winged Bulls” from Khorsabad.
Highlights
- See the highlights of the British Museum with a licensed guide
- Marvel at the glass ceiling of the Great Court
- Discover relics from Ancient Rome, including the controversial Elgin Marbles
- Learn about the key to deciphering hieroglyphics at the Rosetta Stone
- Take a tailor-made tour of the very best of the British Museum
- Tour in a small group of no more than 20 people for a more intimate experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Bookings can be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to the tour with no penalty. No refund for cancellations after this time
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide outside the museum, by the King Edward entrance on Montague Place.
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.
