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This tour takes you around the highlights of the British Museum in London with a licensed guide for about 2 hours. Starting in Ancient Egypt with the Rosetta Stone and relics of the pharaohs, it continues to Ancient Greece, home of the Parthenon sculptures (Elgin Marbles), and on to Ancient Rome. From the Anglo-Saxon treasures of Sutton Hoo to Hoa Hakananai'a, a moai from Easter Island, you will see the must-see exhibits of this vast museum along with the stories behind them. A fast-track entry ticket is included for easy entry.
Meet your guide on the steps in front of the British Museum entrance and spend about 2 hours exploring the museum. Your guide picks the most remarkable artefacts in the vast museum and tells the story of human history through different eras and cultures.
The tour begins in the Ancient Egypt galleries. Explore relics of the pharaohs and learn about the Rosetta Stone, the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Move on to Ancient Greece, where philosophy and art flourished, and admire the Parthenon sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, and marble inscriptions. Then see intricate mosaics and statues depicting gods and heroes in the Ancient Rome galleries.
Discover the Anglo-Saxon treasures of Sutton Hoo, which offer a glimpse into early English life, and meet Hoa Hakananai'a, a moai from Easter Island. Finally, explore artefacts from around the globe to learn about the diversity of human culture. The tour ends back at the meeting point.
Meeting point :
Steps in front of the British Museum entrance
51 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3BA, UK
Meeting point information:
After passing the security check, meet your guide on the steps near the columns in front of the British Museum entrance. Please note that this is not outside the main gate. If you do not use WhatsApp, an email address is needed to receive your entry ticket. The tour ends back at the meeting point.
51 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3BA, UK