Crash course in archaeology at the British Museum
London, United Kingdom
5 hours 30 minutes
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
What You Will Do
Follow in the footsteps of great archaeologists, relic hunters and explorers who acquired the treasures of the British Museum, and learn about their adventures and the hazards they braved to make their astounding discoveries.
You’ll unlock the secrets of the British Museum’s extraordinary collection with a qualified archaeologist, getting to grips with the history of human civilisation, exploring our earliest origins in Africa, to the great empires of Egypt, Assyria, Greece and Rome.
Along the way, you'll tour the British Museum's most famous galleries, including Ancient Egypt and Assyria, Ancient Greece and Rome, the Vikings and the Aztecs, discovering world-famous artefacts such as the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Marbles and the Lewis Chessmen.
You'll also have fun learning to play the world's most ancient board game, The Royal Game of Ur, whose rules were deciphered by British Museum scholars, and see how ancient scripts such a Egyptian hieroglyphs and cuneiform were deciphered.
What's Included?
- Qualified archaeologist guide
What's Not Included?
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Your guide with be holding a tablet with "Spirit of Discovery" displayed on the screen outside of Russell Square Station.
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The British Museum
5 hours
The world's greatest museum, home to a dizzying array of treasures from humanity's past.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Spirit of Discovery Tours
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
Customer Reviews
Fabulous tour of the British Museum highlights
2023-12-19
On this tour, we heard awesome stories and comprehensive explanations about some highlights of the British Museum.
Fascinating and engaging
2023-10-10
For some reason I thought this would just be Egyptology but it was from the beginning of civilization until the Normans. The guide was amazing! Very knowledgeable. The only downside is the length. Standing for 5 hours is tough. I would have left early except I was completely enthralled. I couldn't bear the thought of missing anything. Pro-tips: the museum offers little portable folding chairs. Grab one first thing. I found one near the end and it saved me. Second, this museum is enormous and amazing. Give it several days of your time. It's completely worth it.
Disappointing result!!!!
2023-08-27
The tour was cancelled on the day due to illness of lecturer’s wife!!!! We wasted a considerable part of the day and when on holiday time is precious!!!! We are expecting a complete refund as a consequence.
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