Explore the captivating British Museum with an expert guide who will enhance your experience by explaining the history of each artifact.
Tour Features
Local Guide
Certified Official Guide
Tour Languages
English, Italian, Spanish, French, German
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Tour Size Options
- Small Group (up to 14 ppl)
- Private
Tour Details
Full Description
No trip to London would be complete without a visit to the British Museum, renowned as one of the finest and most famous museums in the world. With a collection of approximately 8 million items spanning nearly 2 million years of human history, this museum offers a treasure trove of knowledge. You will be guided by a highly qualified and experienced expert on a journey to discover some of the museum's highlights, including the Rosetta Stone, a key artifact that enabled historians to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs and deepen our understanding of ancient Egyptian history.
The Egyptian collection, one of the largest globally, features an array of mummies and an impressive statue of Ramses II carved from pink and grey granite. You will also explore ancient Greek and Roman life in the department of Greece and Rome, which houses one of the finest classical antiquity collections, including the stunning Parthenon Sculptures from Athens. In Room 41, you will get a fascinating glimpse into British history, where you can admire treasures from the Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. This discovery was pivotal in illuminating a period that had long been shrouded in myth, legend, and sparse historical documentation.
This incredible tour will enhance your understanding of human civilization, and with our expert guide, you are sure to find the experience both enjoyable and informative—one you won't soon forget!
What is Included
- Included:
- Included: Professional Guide
Meeting Point
The tour starts at The British Museum Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, UK. View on Google Maps
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