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Explore the Highlights of the British Museum: Private Tour
London, United Kingdom
3 hours
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Art & Culture
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Family Friendly
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Romantic
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What You Will Do
London is renowned the world over for its spectacular museums and the British Museum has the largest and most comprehensive collection in existence dedicated to human history, art and culture. Located in the Bloomsbury area of London, the museum houses a lot of interesting artefacts which explain more than two million years of human history.
On your private highlights tour you will:
- Explore the British Museum, the first national public museum in the world;
- Navigate to the highlights of its millions of objects, from Vikings and samurais to Egyptian mummies;
- See the Rosetta Stone: the key which unlocked modern understanding of ancient Egypt;
- Visit the Easter Island statue, the Elgin Marbles, and the Lewis Chessmen, which are 12th-century, walrus ivory chess pieces from Scandinavia;
- End at the Main Hall of the museum, where your guide will direct you to other curiosities you can explore or point you in the direction of the best places to eat in Bloomsbury.
Your private tour of one of London’s best museums will help you navigate through the immensity of the collections to the must-see highlights, along with any curiosities which intrigue you.
The British Museum houses millions of items in over 70 galleries including some of humankind's greatest archaeological artefacts, and learn of their significance.
See relics and artistic curiosities from lost times and civilizations – from mummies, priceless armour, and ancient coins to architectural marvels. Hear of their discovery, from the adventures of old British explorers, and medieval tomb raiders to spoils of war.
You will see the Rosetta Stone, the Easter Island Moai, the Sutton Hoo, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Parthenon marbles, as well as many other remarkable objects as part of an unmissable day of discovery and mystery.
Your tour ends inside the Main Hall of the British Museum, where your guide will happily point you toward some of the museum’s more obscure artefacts or will direct you to some of the best places to eat in Bloomsbury.
What's Included?
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Timed Entry Reservations to the British Museum
What's Not Included?
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 10 days before tour start. 50% cancellation fee applies if cancelled between 10 and 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Your guide will meet you outside The Museum Tavern, 49 Great Russell St, Holborn, London WC1B 3BA
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The British Museum
The British Museum is the first national museum of England, that house eight million artworks and some of the world's most important archaeological finds.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Travel Curious
- Weather notes: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
- Know before you go: - Please wear comfortable walking shoes - Please bring medication you may require during the tour. - In summer, please remember to bring plenty of water.
- Accesibility: The British Museum is accessible to people with limited mobility. If you have mobility impairments or require any assistance, please let us know in advance so we can plan your tour accordingly to ensure a great experience.
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