British Museum Tour
London, United Kingdom
2 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
What You Will Do
Discovering the History of Humanity from its origins millions of years ago is possible without leaving London. With our British Museum Tour you will be able to discover, together with an official guide in English and an expert in the subject, the main pieces of the most outstanding cultures that have populated our planet. Part of the legacy of the Egyptians, the Greeks or the Aztecs are waiting for you in one of the most visited museums in the world.
We will begin our visit outside, at the entrance to the museum, where we will see its resemblance to some of the constructions of Classical Greece, such as the Parthenon of Athens. Its large size will give us a clue to the countless works of art that can be found inside. After learning about the history of the building, we will continue through the Central Hall, the largest covered courtyard in Europe.
We will move on to the Enlightenment room, the oldest room in the museum, which houses a collection of over 60,000 books by King George III, as well as other collections of private origin. We will continue our journey to immerse ourselves in the culture of Ancient Egypt, where we will learn all the details of the Egyptian funeral rites in different periods, as well as the imposing sculptures representing their gods, pharaohs and prominent figures.
Our journey to the past continues to the East, specifically to the Assyrian civilisation, which occupied the north of ancient Mesopotamia and of which we can currently find numerous pieces in the British Museum, such as the Lamassus that protected the gates of the cities or palaces of this empire.
The Greeks are another of the cultures that have left a great historical legacy. Continuing our visit, we will find an important part of the structure of the Parthenon of Athens. In this room we will delve into Greek mythology, while exploring the sculptural representations that were designed for each of the parts of which this marble temple dedicated to the goddess Athena was composed.
We will end our visit discovering various Azte
What's Included?
- The best local guides
- Guided tour in English
- Guided tour at the British Museum
What's Not Included?
- Transportation (the approximate price of a single public transport ticket is €5.70).
- Food and drink
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Stairs from the main entrance (Great Russell St, opposite Starbucks) after passing security (Holborn Underground). Go well in advance because of the queues at the entrance. Look for a guide with a teal flag from Paseando por Europa.
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The British Museum
2 hours
We will discover the legacy of some of the major civilisations of ancient human history in one of the most visited museums in the world.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Paseando por Europa
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts. The guide will not be allowed to wait out of respect for the group. Go well in advance because of the queues at the entrance.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish