London: British Museum Guided Tour and Priority Entry

Enjoy a guided tour and see the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles. Skip the long lines with priority entry and see the Egyptian mummies.

What's included

Express guided tour in English (1 hour)
Headsets
Priority entry to the British Museum
Host at the meeting point
Donation to British Museum
Audio guide app
Multilingual audio commentary in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean and Spanish
Mobile device
Cloakroom fees
Access to the Bayeux Tapestry

Overview

Start by meeting your guide in Russell Square. From there, you'll enter the British Museum and discover the most famous exhibits, including the Rosetta Stone and the Easter Island statue.

Uncover the Elgin Marbles that once decorated an ancient Greek temple, the Parthenon. Hear stories from your guide about the Brazilian Crystal Skull and the Enlightenment Room.

Afterwards, continue exploring the world-class exhibits at your own pace with an audio guide app. See artworks from Rembrandt, Holbein and Leonardo da Vinci. And don’t forget to visit the ancient Egyptian rooms, where you’ll step into the world of the pharaohs…

Schedule
Daily at 10:30, 11:45, 12:20 and 12:45

Know before you go

Please note: Certain points of interest within the British Museum are not included in this tour, as some areas and exhibits have restrictions on group access. You are welcome to visit these locations at your own pace once the guided tour has ended.