British Museum Tours and Tickets

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 a staggering collection of 8 million items, some dating as far back as the prehistoric age. Make sure you see the best of this British Museum by taking this private 2 to 2.5-hour tour of the cultural institution. Alongside an engaging tour guide, you’ll visit a curated section of cultural and artistic works that represent the diversity of the museum’s collection: see samurai armor, the Rosetta Stone and 2 million year-old tools. This private tour gives you the chance to customize your itinerary according to your interests.  

Discover the rich history of the British Museum with reserved, priority entry and an audio guide. Start your journey by meeting a staff member at Caffe Tropea in Russell Square. From there, you'll enter the British Museum and explore the world-class exhibits with an audio guide from the convenience of your phone, featuring over 50 points of interest. Admire the extensive artifact collection of human history and culture, with artworks from Rembrandt, Holbein, da Vinci and more. See gleaming Roman artefacts, the Rosetta Stone, the Lion of Knidos and astonishing Buddhist statues. Go at your own pace as you explore the Enlightenment Room, take a snap of the Parthenon and Discobolus sculptures, and step in to the world of ancient Egypt and the pharaohs…

Discover the grandeur of London aboard the open-top, double-decker bus on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Choose between 24- or 48-hour ticket options, and design a personal itinerary with stops including Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St. Paul’s Cathedral and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and onboard commentary as you view the city’s highlights. Then, if you've selected the option, hop off at Westminster Pier or Tower of London stop to enjoy a Thames River cruise.

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.

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 all of London's major sights, both by river and land. First, choose a 1-, 2- or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus itinerary, and explore three different circuits at your own pace. You can look forward to spotting iconic sights from Tower Bridge and Westminster Abbey to Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Then, finish your tour of London with a hop-on hop-off Thames River cruise, for another perspective on the city and its highlights.

If you're short on time in London and want to pack a whole lot in, this is the private tour for you. Your local guide seamlessly navigates you and your group through the city's streets, passing by sights such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, and Big Ben (to name just a view). Try out the public transport system like a real Londoner—and without getting lost—thanks to your guide's navigation skills and included travel cards. Pause for a traditional British lunch and enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout—the perfect introduction to England's capital city.

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.

Pique the kids’ interest in history during a family-friendly tour of the British Museum in London. With a private guide just for your family and friends, you’ll explore collections that span some 6,000 years and learn about the museum highlights through engaging commentary and activities. Fun facts about Ginger the Egyptian mummy, the Sutton Hoo treasure, and the Ramses II statue bring the past to life.

Explore London’s top attractions with this hop-on hop-off bus tour available for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Climb aboard an eco-friendly open-top bus to see landmarks like Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and more. Hop off at any stop to explore iconic sites, from the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy audio commentary, including a special kids’ version, and download the app for easy navigation.

Optimize your time at the British Museum on this small-group guided tour. Choose a morning or afternoon slot to suit you, then set off with your expert guide for live commentary on must-see highlights like the Elgin Marbles, Rosetta Stone, and bust of Ramesses II. Complimentary use of a headset ensures an immersive experience in one of the world’s most visited museums.

Make the most of your time at the British Museum, and take the guesswork out of your visit, by taking a private guided tour. Your guide will take you straight to the highlights—including ancient Egyptian mummies, the Rosetta Stone, and the Sutton Hoo Burial Treasures—so you don’t waste time and energy wandering the halls. Tickets to the museum included.

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.

Explore the highlights of the British Museum with a private archaeologist guide during this shared five-and-a-half-hour tour. Learn about the explorers, archaeologists, and relic hunters who helped build items from the collection. See classic pieces from Egyptian, Assyrian, and Greek empires, from the Rosetta Stone to the Parthenon Marbles.

Imagine a trip to a museum where the kids aren't constantly asking to go home, but begging for more! Packed with challenges, quizzes and fantastic facts, this is a unique, self-guided tour especially designed to keep kids 8-15 excited and the whole family having fun as you explore the world-famous British Museum. Our 'Mighty Gods and Mysterious Beings' tour through the museum takes in some of the greatest treasures of the museum as well as hidden jewels, focusing on the beliefs and gods of ancients peoples. Covering civilizations from all corners of the world, the stories of the artefacts and their cultures come to life as you explore them through the carefully designed activities on the tour. You simply download our app, sign up, and your tour will be waiting for you with full instructions. Do the tour at your own pace, take a break if you want, and complete it when you're ready. Make the most of your trip to the British Museum with fun and learning for everyone in the family.

Discover the British Museum’s highlights on this private tour with TV historian Loona Hazarika. Benefit from his expertise and personalized insights as you explore the vast collection together, featuring ancient mummies, Aztec jewelry, and the Rosetta Stone. Learn fascinating stories behind the artifacts and how they were acquired.

The British Museum is a cultural institution, but appreciating its artifacts can be tricky on your own. Benefit from the insider knowledge of a guide on this small-group tour, limited to six guests. Follow a personalized route to uncover the stories behind famous relics like the Rosetta Stone, Elgin Marbles, and more, and gain a comprehensive overview of the museum’s best bits in just one morning.

PRIVATE TOUR - Exclusively for your group of up to 4 guests Get fast-track entry to the British Museum Set sail on a voyage through time guided by our expert storyteller. Explore the changing ideals of beauty through the timeless artifacts of ancient civilizations Unlock the hidden treasures of history from Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Roman Empire, Medieval England and more Experience stories of tragic love and fate in our ancestors' art Uncover the secret childhood of Jesus Christ in medieval comic books

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.

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.

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.

Explore the British Museum from a Biblical perspective on this half-day tour, which focuses on artifacts and how they relate to the Bible. This isn’t an ordinary museum tour, but instead highlights the timeline in the Bible, covering Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Rome, and more. Feel free to ask your guide questions. Since this is a small-group tour, you’ll have of time to personally discuss the museum with your guide.