Private Tour: Unveiling the Wonders of British Museum
5.0
22 Ratings
Greater London
Embark on a private tour of the British Museum and uncover the wonders of its world-renowned collection. Marvel at ancient Egyptian artifacts, explore the history of the Parthenon Marbles, and discover hidden gems with your expert guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The British Museum - Uncover the mysteries of the ‘World’s Museum’ with a personal guide leading you through the most celebrated exhibits of this famous institution! Witness the wonders of Ancient Egypt, including mummies and monumental structures, delve into the riches of the Viking era, and marvel at the classical sculptures of Greece. The vastness of the museum’s holdings will astonish you. You’ll have a generous three hours to navigate the extensive array of the British Museum’s displays, encountering world-famous objects and uncovering the captivating secrets that lie beyond the usual visitor’s route in this iconic establishment!
What's Included
- Customizable tour of The British Museum to suit your interests
- Guided tour with a private expert
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Dubbed as ‘the Global Showcase’, nothing else in the world comes close to the astonishing compilation housed within the British Museum. Spanning across different eras and geographies, your private expert guide will share the highlights of its vast collection.
Gaze in awe at the statues and inscriptions traced back to Ancient Egypt, and learn about the prodigies who deciphered the enigma of hieroglyphics, thanks to the iconic Rosetta Stone. Next, get ready to be astounded by the precision and intricacies of the Parthenon Marbles and understand the contentious past behind these works of art. Your private expert guide will also introduce you to mummies, Viking artifacts, and even the chess set that sparked a magical interpretation of the game in Harry Potter.
Apart from these notable pieces, you’ll also uncover the lesser-known treasures and facts about this breathtaking collection as your private expert guide delves into a comprehensive 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
5.0
(22 Ratings)
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Erin_s
Jan 19, 2024
Wonderful tour - Tim was an excellent guide. He asked if I had any preferences and offered breaks as needed. He showed me a great sampling of the museum and shared his deep knowledge of it.
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Justin_h
Oct 24, 2023
Perfect way to explore the British Museum. - Jack had a great personality and was very knowledgeable with everything in the museum. Would definitely recommend and even book with him again on other tours.
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Deborah_k
Oct 10, 2023
Incredible amount of knowledge - Outstanding tour! As others have said Jack (our tour guide) is a wealth of knowledge and is great at sharing. He kept us moving and brought the historical timeline into perspective.
One thing to note for those who might be effected, only 2 rooms in the museum are air conditioned. Several are very warm as the temperature was unseasonably warm outside.
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Andrew_s
Oct 7, 2023
Jack perfectly tailored... - Jack perfectly tailored our tour to our interests. He was amazingly insightful and had a good sense of humor.
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Jillpj5223ga
Jul 23, 2023
British Museum Tour with Jack - Jack was our guide for our tour of the British Museum. His knowledge is impressive and his enthusiasm contagious. I would also like to mention his thoughtfulness. We aren’t spring chickens and Jack was sensitive to our needs. His suggestion to use the lift instead of mounting was seemed like 500 stairs was incredibly thoughtful. If, in doubt about a guided tour, don’t be. Jack was brilliant Thank you again for a lovely afternoon.
Jill and Kent Peterson
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Patrick_h
Jul 16, 2023
Jack was Amazing! - Jack's Knowledge about the Museum was Amazing! Could never have done it without him. I do think it's better with a Private tour. You wouldn't get the details in a group.
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Sally_c
Jun 24, 2023
Guide excellent - Guide Claire was wonderful and informative. Loved the Rosetta Stone,the Elgin.Marbles and the Egyptian mummies
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Gail_k
Jun 15, 2023
Great tour of British Museum - Jack was excellent Great knowledge and gave great insight. On time and knew layout of museum Would highly recommend
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994tyt
Jun 11, 2023
Exceptionally great guide - We have been around most of Europe and few guides compare to Jack! What a knowledgeable and helpful guide. We had unique-specific wants and he exceeded ALL expectations. Our family is comprised of history buffs and wanted to focus our tour days on wars. Jack selected unique and interesting sights we had not been to and this was our second trip to london. Every stop was easy, Jack was prepared with everything, he gave you as much or little time as you wanted. He was also great to work on the fly with any changes we wanted or needs that arose. I can’t imagine going back to london and not booking Jack. We are planning a trip to Oxford and even though not listed as an official tour- we will be booking Jack. We have seldom had “bad” guides, but we also don’t have guides this great. Highly recommend
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John_w
May 29, 2023
Famy Tour of British Museum - Jack was an amazing and talented guide who is passionate about the museum, its contents and history. He was able to take what would have been overlooked and show it to us and make it relevant and interesting. We really enjoyed the back and forth discussions we had about the past and current role of the museum. He was also a genuine and really nice, friendly person!
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