Explore the British Museum with a Self Guided Tour

London, England

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5+ bookings last month.

1 to 3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

All self-guided itineraries
Mobile app

Entry tickets to the museum (not required for the permanent collection, admission is free)
Headphones and mobile device
Live guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

British Museum Reading Room, Great Russell St, London, UK
This tour starts at the main entrance.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours

07/07/2024 - 07/11/2027
Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Itinerary

The British Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

1.0

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Dont waste your money

Hiria_N, Jul 2026

When I arrived at the Museum reading room the staff person told me this tour is not a tour that the Museum supports or any other external digital platform. I had downloaded the app with the tour on as I had paid for this tour, I tried to follow it. It wasn't easy to follow, find rooms and artifacts. I gave up on the tour and looked around on my own with out the commentary.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for the honest feedback, sorry the visit didn't go the way you'd hoped. One thing worth clearing up: we've never presented ourselves as an official British Museum tour, and our listing doesn't claim any museum affiliation. We're an independent audio guide, written by people who love the place which is exactly why entry isn't included and why staff wouldn't have us on their books. The navigation point is fair, though, and we're taking it seriously. Finding your way to specific rooms and objects should be effortless, and we're improving the in-app directions.