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The 15 Best British Museum Tours

36 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 average  ·  from $9

Eight million objects and two hours of attention span. These 15 guided routes pick a line through the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the Egyptian galleries, and the notes say which include priority entry.

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London: British Museum Guided Tour

1.British Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,182 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Our pick

See the British Museum’s Rosetta Stone, mummies, Parthenon Sculptures, and more on a lively two-hour guided tour for $23.

“The wealth of knowledge our guide Selena had was amazing, and so valuable. She summarized periods of time and significance of what we were looking at in the British Museum.”

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London: Tour of the British Museum

2.Tour of the British Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 678 reviews · 2 hours · from $14

See Egyptian mummies, Assyrian reliefs, Parthenon sculptures, and a famous moai on a guided British Museum tour for $14.

“It was a great tour! Just the right amount of information. Our guide was very friendly and informative! I recommend getting a guide for this museum to keep from being overwhelmed!”

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London: British Museum Audio Tour & Priority Entrance Ticket - Getting inside with reserved entry
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London: British Museum Audio Tour & Priority Entrance Ticket

3.British Museum Audio Tour & Priority Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 631 reviews · from $9Best value

Explore the British Museum with priority entry, a 50-point audio guide, famous treasures, and a useful London sightseeing app.

“We were a bit early but we could get in with an earlier group. She led us inside. Gave a few tips ans a few directions. It was great being able to skip the large line and just wait in the park.”

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London: British Museum Archaeology Course and Guided Tour - Meeting at Russell Square and entering the museum
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London: British Museum Archaeology Course and Guided Tour

6.British Museum Archaeology Course and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $81

Review the British Museum archaeology course, with ancient objects, expert guidance, practical tips, pricing, and who will enjoy this 5.5-hour tour.

“Very interesting and informative tour with a nice guide, who is really knowledgeable and very passionate about the subject! The 5-6 hours are only enough to cover a fraction of all the content in the museum but the tour deals with this challenge really well to cover what’s essential, can highly recommend it to everyone!”

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London: British Museum Highlights Guided Small Group Tour

7.British Museum Highlights Guided Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $112

Review of the British Museum highlights tour, with Rosetta Stone, Lewis Chessmen, expert guides, practical tips, value, and family advice.

“Our tour guide was Andy and I have to say it was an absolute treat. First of all he’s has a PhD in history so he’s probably one of the most knowledgeable people in the world to talk about any of the subjects at the museum. He guided us through what we wanted and painted such a vivid picture for us of what we were seeing that me as a history buff and my wife who enjoys some history were fascinated. He was able to spark curiosity about subjects we really weren’t into before and have discussed often since. So thank you Andy for everything!”

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London: British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Entrance - Meeting the guide at 52 Great Russell Street
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London: British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Entrance

8.British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 111 reviews · from $53

See the British Museum’s greatest treasures in two hours with a live guide, priority entry, headsets, and a clear route through world history.

“What an amazing tour!!! The other group on the tour canceled, so I got a private tour. Mira and Alex were excellent, checking in often to ensure I was getting what I wanted from the experience. They also came armed with chocolates, which I'll never decline! They are both incredibly knowledgeable, and their passion for history shines through the entire tour. Thank you so much, Alex and Mira!! I would love to take a tour with you both again!”

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London: British Museum Private Guided Tour with Tickets - Meeting Anthony near Great Russell Street
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London: British Museum Private Guided Tour with Tickets

9.British Museum Private Guided Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 100 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $337

Review of the British Museum private tour with Anthony Matthews, covering Egypt, Greece, Rome, Sutton Hoo, tickets, value, and practical tips.

“This has been a wonderful experience. I was with my three children, ages 13, 12 and 12. The guide captured their attention during the whole visit, making it fun and also very instructive. Highly recommended for adults with children and also for adults. I also had a great time and learnt a lot of things.”

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London: British Museum Family-Friendly Private Guided Tour - Starting on the stairs after security
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London: British Museum Family-Friendly Private Guided Tour

11.British Museum Family-Friendly Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $412

See the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles on a private, family-friendly British Museum tour with a child-focused guide.

“This tour is a scam. We wait for more than a hour at the meeting point, and there is no tour guide there. Very terrible experience! And there is no assistance that we can get. Frustrated!”

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London: British Museum Tour with Archaeologist Guide

12.British Museum Tour with Archaeologist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

Explore the British Museum’s greatest treasures with archaeologist Rossa, from the Rosetta Stone to Sutton Hoo, in a focused 2.5-hour tour.

“It has been a lovely tour! We saw all the main pieces, but with a nice touch of personal favorites of the guide. He put a lot of things in context and offered depth to an otherwise overwhelming museum. We also appreciated the answers to our questions. We highly recommend Rossa and his tour! Thank you!”

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London: British Museum Guided Tour

13.British Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Explore the British Museum with an expert guide, small groups, ancient civilizations, Rosetta Stone context, and flexible booking.

“We loved the tour. It made the museum feel less overwhelming. Wesley was knowledgeable and willing to customize the tour to our interests.”

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London: British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Entrance - Meeting the guide at 52 Great Russell Street
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London: British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Entrance

14.British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · from $39

Review of the British Museum guided tour in London, with major treasures, small groups, guide quality, pricing, and practical entry advice.

“We loved our tour guide Stuart, and were very grateful he waited for us given the very long queue that we did not realize we had to wait in. Priority entrance is not a thing. Tickets to the British museum are free and you still have to wait in line once you have your tickets. Thus, the name of this tour is inaccurate. You are really paying for a guide for 2 hours which was well worth it given the vastness of the museum. Arrive early because on busy days, the queue can take up to 45 minutes.”

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London: 2-Hour Guided Tour of the British Museum and History - Egypt begins with the Rosetta Stone
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London: 2-Hour Guided Tour of the British Museum and History

15.2-Hour Guided Tour of the British Museum and History

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Explore Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and global treasures on a two-hour British Museum tour with an English, French, or Italian guide.

“Come già scritto da altri, Filomena è stata una guida fantastica. Ci ha raccontato tanti aneddoti interessanti e “diversi”, contagiadando il gruppo con la sua passione per la storia. Noi eravamo solo adulti, ma la consiglio anche per famiglie con bambini in età scolastica.”

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