British Museum Guided Tour 2026
Rosetta Stone, Mummies & Global Art | Reserve now & pay later
About British Museum Guided Tour
Explore the history of human culture and ancient civilizations on the British Museum Guided Tour! An expert guide will walk you through the world-famous collection, showing you the most important pieces. You will see the legendary Rosetta Stone and admire the beautiful glass roof of the Great Court. Discover the impressive Egyptian mummies and view the fascinating Anglo-Saxon treasures of Sutton Hoo. All you need to do is reserve your spot and get ready for a journey through thousands of years of human history.
Stand before the famous stone that unlocked the secrets of ancient Egyptian writing. Learn how this single discovery changed our understanding of the past.
View the famous Parthenon Sculptures and discover the rich history of ancient Greece. Your guide will explain their origins and their historical significance.
Walk through the ancient Egypt galleries to see a large collection of mummies. Learn about the fascinating burial practices of the ancient pharaohs.
See the incredible Sutton Hoo burial relics and understand early English history. You will also view the impressive Winged Bulls from Khorsabad.
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We really loved this experience. The British Museum is huge, and we would have been completely lost without our guide. She showed us exactly where the most important items were, like the Rosetta Stone and the mummies. I was especially surprised by the Sutton Hoo treasures. The metalwork is beautiful and so detailed! Our guide was very friendly and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting London!
Such a detailed tour! Our guide walked us through the different sections and shared wonderful stories about the ancient civilizations. We did not feel rushed, and there was plenty of time to take photos. The glass roof in the Great Court is a true piece of art. Make sure to bring comfortable shoes because you will do a lot of walking!
DESCRIPTION
British Museum Tour
VIEW THE GREAT COURT
Your British Museum Guided Tour begins right under the spectacular glass roof of the Great Court. This modern architectural masterpiece connects the different wings of the museum. Take a moment to look up and appreciate the stunning design before you begin exploring the galleries. Your expert guide will welcome you and give you a brief introduction to the museum's fascinating background.
DISCOVER ANCIENT EGYPT
The first major stop is usually the ancient Egyptian collection. Here, you will find the world-famous Rosetta Stone, which holds the key to translating Egyptian hieroglyphics. Your guide will explain how scholars used it to decipher a lost language. Afterward, you will walk through the mummy galleries and learn about the mummification process. The collection gives a wonderful insight into how ancient Egyptians viewed the afterlife.
EXPLORE ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME
Next, you will travel to the world of ancient Greece and Rome. You will see the controversial Parthenon Sculptures, originally brought from Athens. Listen to the stories of ancient gods, heroes, and philosophers as you view the marble statues. The guide will explain the historical context and the incredible artistic skill of the ancient sculptors.
SEE ANGLO-SAXON AND ASSYRIAN TREASURES
The final part of your tour highlights some incredible ancient empires and early European history. You will observe the giant Winged Bulls from Khorsabad, which once guarded ancient Assyrian palaces. You will also view the famous Sutton Hoo ship burial relics, which reveal the craftsmanship of early medieval England. By the end of the tour, you will have seen the very best pieces the museum has to offer.
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Interesting facts about the British Museum
THE OLDEST NATIONAL PUBLIC MUSEUM
The British Museum was established in 1753. It was the first national public museum in the world.
A MASSIVE COLLECTION
The museum houses over eight million objects from around the globe. It is impossible to see everything in a single day, which makes a guided tour very useful.
THE READING ROOM
Many famous historical figures studied in the museum's circular Reading Room. The list includes names like Karl Marx, Oscar Wilde, and Bram Stoker.
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes, as the museum is very large.
- You will need to pass through a security check before entering the building.
- This tour is fully wheelchair accessible.
- Please store large pieces of luggage and bags heavier than 8 kilograms at your hotel or a local storage facility before arriving, as only small bags are permitted inside.
- You will be provided with a headset if your group has more than six participants.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide at the main entrance of the museum, right after the security check. They will be waiting for you on the stairs inside.
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