British Museum Private Guided Tour: Explore World's Cherished Artifacts and Masterpieces
5.0
17 Ratings
Greater London
Embark on a private guided tour of the British Museum and explore the world's most cherished artifacts and masterpieces. Marvel at ancient Egyptian statues, discover the history of the Parthenon Marbles, and uncover hidden gems in this hour-long highlights tour.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The British Museum - Discover the secrets of the ‘World’s Museum’, as your private guide shows you the highlights of this renowned collection! From Ancient Egypt with mummies and monuments, to Viking treasures and Greek marbles, you simply won’t believe the sheer volume of this extraordinary place, so your private expert guide will show you the very best that the spectacular British Museum has to offer - all in an hour.
What's Included
- Personalize your tour to fit your interests
- Enjoy an exclusive interior highlights tour of the British Museum
- Benefit from your own private expert guide throughout the tour
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Often referred to as ‘the Global Exhibit,’ no other compilation on the planet can compare to the magnificent array housed within the premises of the British Museum. Showcasing a variety of objects from across the world and its past, your own expert guide will present you with the most remarkable highlights.
Be astounded by ancient Egyptian sculptures and etchings, whilst learning about the masterminds who deciphered the cryptic hieroglyphics, using the renowned Rosetta Stone. Afterwards, admire the intricate craftsmanship and detailing of the Parthenon Marbles, whilst uncovering the controversial past of these masterpieces. Accompanied by your private expert guide, you’ll also encounter mummies, Viking treasures, and even the chess set that influenced a spellbinding version of the game in Harry Potter.
This concise tour will introduce you to the prime exhibits of the British Museum in just one hour. If you’re interested in a more comprehensive tour, revealing more of the less-known wonders and secrets the collection holds, consider taking the 3-hour version of the tour.
Location
Museum Tavern
Great Russell Street
Meet your private expert guide outside the Museum Tavern opposite the British Museum - they'll have signage, so they'll be easy to find.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Alltravel360
Jan 15, 2024
Best way to see the museum! - Amazing! So knowledgeable and charming! Flexible and considerate. We thoroughly enjoyed and were thoroughly engaged in our tour. Highly recommend!
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Nachomento
Aug 17, 2023
Great tour of the British Museum - My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Jack! He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and showed us the highlights of the museum while also covering more of Egypt and Greece, which we had requested. Jack really knows the museum and it’s shortcuts, secret passageways, and was able to guide us from one location to the next, enabling us to visit more artifacts and learn more about their historical significance. This was also helpful as an introduction to the museum and to orient ourselves to later explore the museum on our own.
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Catherine_d
Jul 28, 2023
Very passionate - The tour Guide Jack who was most knowledgeable and passionate and obviously loves his archaeology. The whole team was very impressed and enjoyed it we wished we got there earlier as we were running late.
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Robyn_p
Apr 27, 2023
Highly recommend - The guide’s description, knowledge and information were second to none. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it.
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Dellville
Apr 3, 2023
Mesmerizing museum tour! - Jack provided an excellent overview of the British Museum, expertly guiding us through the “popular” spots (i.e. Rosetta stone, mummies, and Elgin’s Marbles), and highlighting the fascinating contexts surrounding each item. What was even more interesting, however, were the lesser-known galleries, where his seemingly endless well of facts and anecdotes kept us engaged - and this was no small task, given that our group ranged in age from 10 to 40! Highly recommend Jack and Bespoke Britain!
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Karla_s
Mar 27, 2023
What a great experience! - This tour was so fun and educational! I would recommend it to anyone that wants to maximize their experience at the British Museum. Jack (our guide) shepherded us through the crowds so that we had the opportunity to see more, without the stress of competing with hundreds of other people. Jack's enthusiasm and knowledge really made it fun. It was GREAT!
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Karen
Mar 14, 2023
Excellent tour by our guide Matilda. - Excellent tour by our guide Matilda. Seemingly everyday articles were brought to life by our knowledgable guide.
Suggest you make note if there is anything you particularly want to see. We did the 2.5 hour tour and we barely touched the surface
Would highly recommend
You will sleep well that night !!
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Cheryl_h
Feb 21, 2023
Beyond my expectations - I have visited the museum before, but I’ve found in my travels that a docent lead tour is worth the money. I was shown interesting exhibits and given in depth explanations beyond my expectations. It was great!
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Admissionss2023
Feb 13, 2023
Outstanding British Museum Experience - We had the most wonderful tour of British Museum Highlights with Jack and it was certainly the highlight of our trip to London. I have been to the museum many times before but this was extra special. Jack brought us to see exhibits we would have missed left to our own devices and brought history alive with interesting facts and additional historical background. Without a doubt we will be back to Jack for another tour.
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Stephanie_s
Dec 13, 2022
A wonderful guide who brought the Museum to life - Jack was our personal guide, and he was amazing. He was passionate and very knowledgable about the history of the items that he took us to see. In the 2.5 hours that we had with him, he selected items that matched our interest, and saved us from being overwhelmed by the huge numbers of items in the museum. We were delighted to be able to see the Rosetta Stone, for which Jack organised entry for us to the special exhibition. He made sure to include my 13 year old grandson in all of his conversations, and ensured that he answered all of his questions and followed up on his interests. It was a fabulous experience for us both.
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