- Duration
- 3 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
- British Museum
- You crave expert insights from a licensed archaeologist or historian, who can vividly bring to life the museum's treasures
- You're interested in exploring a collection that spans the globe, offering a deep dive into a myriad of cultures, from the ancient Greek masterpieces to the mysteries of Egyptian hieroglyphs and more.
- For those traveling with children under 12, we suggest our specially crafted British Museum tour for kids, led by expert guides trained in engaging young minds.
- There will be a break in the tour to stop and use bathroom facilities as well as opportunities to stop and rest along the way if needed. Please communicate any mobility needs or concerns with our team at the time of booking.
- Admission to the British Museum is free. However, our skip-the-line tickets will get us to a special lane where our group will have to stand in line due to security and crowd control measures.
- Depending on your group size, we may be required by the venue to order headsets, in which case you’ll see a “Headset Fee” added to your order. If you would like to guarantee headsets for your tour regardless of your group size, please email us and we’ll do our best to get them reserved for you.
- If you are looking to learn more about London prior to a visit, check out our Online Lectures and Audio Guides
- The Great Russell Street entrance has 12 steps with a handrail. There are self-operable lifts on both sides of the steps. There is level access at the Montague Place entrance. The majority of galleries and all special exhibitions are fully accessible.
- Additional information about Accessibiilty at the British Museum is available here.
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