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Private British Museum Tour with Expert Historian Guide

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London, England
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Enlightenment Gallery
    • Aztec and Mayan collection
    • Easter Island head
    • Sutton Hoo ship burial
    • Roman Britain collection
    • Ancient Egypt & mummies
    • Ancient Rome collection
    • Portland vase
    • The Rosetta Stone
    • Ancient Greece collection
    • Parthenon Marbles
    • Assyrian collection
    • Privately guided experience
    • For departures between 10 September 2026 and 11 July 2027 the Bayeux Tapestry will not be included

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Great Russell Street
      Great Russell St, London, UK

      Before security, at the main gate the entrance of the British Museum. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    The British Museum

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Please note that due to the size of the museum, it may not be possible to cover every room. Your tour guide will tailor the tour to include key highlights and your personal preferences.
    • Bags exceeding 40x40x50 and weighing 8 kilo’s or more are prohibited from entering
    • The museum does not offer cloakroom services
    • Please Note: For departures between 10 September 2026 and 11 July 2027 the Bayeux Tapestry will not be included. Your tour includes a general entry ticket to the British Museum, allowing you to explore its world-famous permanent exhibitions.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 16 reviews
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    expert guide makes all the difference

    cecilia_l, Sep 2026
    We had the best time with our knowledgeable guide pepe. He covered 5000 years of history and kept our daughter engaged throughout the entire tour.
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    Was $217.01(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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