British Museum Tours and Tickets

The British Museum is one of the most popular museums in the world, but navigating its best bits solo can be a challenge. Explore with a guide to gain a comprehensive overview of the British Museum’s collection highlights, including the Benin Bronzes, Rosetta Stone, and Elgin Marbles. This afternoon experience seamlessly slots into a day of sightseeing or provides an engaging warm up for an evening out in central London.

With over 80,000 items on display, the British Museum is a treasure-rich maze that's best explored with a pro. On this tour, you'll get two serious perks: You'll save time and skip the lines, and you'll get a guided highlights tour that showcases the most iconic relics from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and beyond. Your expert docent will navigate you through the museum’s must-see exhibits, enriching your experience with captivating stories. After the tour, enjoy the freedom to wander through the galleries at your own pace.

London’s British Museum is home to millions of precious artifacts—but its size can make it hard to navigate alone. Make sure you see the best of its collections on this small-group or private tour of the iconic cultural institution. Follow your guide straight to a curated selection of cultural and artistic works that represent the diversity of the museum’s collection, from samurai armor to the Rosetta Stone.

The British Museum in London houses more than eight million artifacts, making it difficult to find the top attractions on your own. This small-group or private 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, the Rosetta Stone, and more, as you uncover their significance and history.

Home to two million years of history from six continents, the British Museum takes time to explore. This self-guided audio tour lets you hit the highlights at speed, including art by Da Vinci, the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and the world of the pharaohs. As well as the informative commentary, your package includes reserved timed entry, a small donation to the museum, and a sightseeing app.

The British Museum is home to a vast collection of artifacts, and there’s no better way to explore its expansive exhibits than with a private guided tour. Dive deep into the museum’s best collections and artifacts, including the Rosetta Stone, Easter Island Moai, Parthenon Marbles, and much more and benefit from the expert knowledge of your guide.

Discover one of the world’s most celebrated museums—and see its collection highlights, from Egyptian mummies to the Rosetta Stone—on this private tour of the British Museum. Pick a start time that works best for you, meet your guide at the museum, and head right in. You can ask to see the sights that interest you most—and navigate around the crowds—all while learning the stories behind the artifacts.

The British Museum is one of the largest museums of its kind in the world, with more than eight million items on display. With this tour, make the most of your time with an experienced guide and an itinerary customized to your interests and preferences. Take in the highlights or pick and choose the exhibitions that interest you most, and take a fascinating journey through human history, art, and culture.

The British Museum houses millions of artifacts over multiple floors, which means knowing just where to start can feel overwhelming. Make it easier on yourself by joining a private guide on a tour. See highlights such as the Rosetta Stone, Celtic artifacts, and more, with the added benefit of having a guide on hand to answer any questions.

With a vast collection, the British Museum can be difficult to explore on your own. Get more out of your visit with a private guided tour that includes entrance tickets. Instead of wandering from room to room, wondering what you’re looking at, benefit from a licensed guide with a degree in Classical History. See some of the collection’s highlights—including the Rosetta Stone—as well as lesser-known objects that might appeal to you.

Design your own museum journey with us. Stand before the Rosetta Stone, Ramesses II, and the mighty Winged Bulls of Khorsabad. Then follow the trail to the Lion Hunt reliefs, Egyptian mummies, Shiva Nataraja, and the Parthenon Marbles. After discovering these unforgettable highlights, your guide will tailor the rest of your visit to your personal interests. This is a private tour designed around you. Choose to explore one area in depth — ancient Egypt, Assyria, Greece, Rome, or medieval England — and enjoy a journey that’s entirely your own. Why you’ll love this tour See the highlights and beyond with an expert storyteller as your guide. Focus on the part of the museum that fascinates you most. Experience bold themes and vivid stories that bring the past to life. Prepare to dive deep into themes of changing beauty standards, belief, ancient magic, and destiny – and uncover surprising connections to Star Wars. Bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the rest.

The British Museum houses some eight-million objects, each with their own story. But if you’re short on time, this tour is about quality over quantity in that it focuses on some of the museum's most precious and renowned artefacts. From the Egyptians to the Anglo-Saxons, prepare for history to be brought to life by your guide’s storytelling.

If you're short on time in London and want to pack a whole lot in, this private tour is for you. Your local guide navigates you and your group through the city's streets, passing sights like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, and Big Ben. Pause for a traditional British lunch (included) and enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout—the perfect introduction to England's capital city.

Make the most of your time in London with tours of two of its flagship museums—the National Gallery and British Museum—with just a small group. Explore the National Gallery, home to one of the world’s greatest painting 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.

Explore London’s top sights with flexibility aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Get off only for the stops you're interested in and choose the ticket duration that works best for you from a 24- or 48-hour option. Learn more about what you're seeing with recorded commentary on Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, and more.

Enjoy great savings to top London attractions with the London Explorer Pass, a special sightseeing pass that gets you admission to anywhere from two to seven attractions (depending on the package you choose). Choose where to redeem your credits from a list of London’s most popular attractions.

See London from the streets, water, and sky with this great-value package that lets you explore at your own pace. Choose a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket with on-board commentary and open-top panoramic views. Enjoy an aerial view aboard the London Eye giant observation wheel and a one-way River Thames cruise between the Tower of London and Westminster Pier, available in either direction.

Art and history buffs, look alert: This private tour of London’s National Gallery and British Museum means checking off two of the city's best collections in one day. With your guide, you'll wander through mazes of artistic and historical treasures, navigating with ease to legendary pieces such as Van Gogh’s "Sunflowers", the Rosetta Stone, and Jan van Eyck’s "Arnolfini Portrait". And as a private tour, you can customize your itinerary, seeing the masterpieces of history on your list.

See the best of London in one day with the freedom of a 24 hour Hop On Hop Off pass. Ride aboard open top double decker buses and explore two unique routes the Landmarks Tour and the Park and Palace Tour giving you unlimited access to the city’s most iconic sights. Cruise past Big Ben, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Tower of London, and St. Paul’s Cathedral, or switch routes to take in Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Notting Hill, and Marble Arch. With multilingual audio guides, complimentary headphones and panoramic views, you’ll enjoy an informative and flexible experience at your own pace. Hop off to visit royal palaces, stroll through historic parks, or shop in famous districts then hop back on when you’re ready. It’s the easiest, most enjoyable way to uncover London’s history, culture, and unforgettable landmarks in just 24 hours.

Tour London with ultimate flexibility with this hop-on, hop-off bus tour. You also have the option to add a Thames River Cruise if you like. You don’t need to stick with a group or a fixed itinerary. Instead, just choose which sites you want to visit, take your time at each one, and skip the ones you don’t.

London’s top sights don’t come cheap. But you can save almost 50% on the cost of admission when you buy The London Pass®, a digital package that gives you free entry to more than 100 of London’s top attractions. Enjoy sights such as Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, the Tower of London, and the original Madame Tussauds, with a handy app (or PDF guide) to help you plan your trip.

Explore London's major sights with a 1-, 2-, or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus pass covering three routes. Spot landmarks including Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace at your own pace. Complete your experience with a hop-on hop-off Thames River cruise for a fresh city perspective. Updated route schedules and stops ensure you can plan your sightseeing efficiently across all circuits.

Explore London’s top attractions at your own pace on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Climb aboard an eco-friendly open-top bus to see landmarks such as Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, and more, and hop off at any stop to get a closer look. Enjoy audio commentary, including a special kids’ version, and download the app for easy navigation, real-time bus tracking, and self-guided walking tours.