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Private Hidden Gems Tour of the British Museum, London

London, United Kingdom · 2h 30m · 1–10 people

Runs in English

  • Public transport nearby

This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.

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A private 2.5-hour walk through the British Museum, from the Rosetta Stone to lesser-known treasures like the Sutton Hoo finds and the Lewis Chessmen.

Highlights

  • Private tour led by a knowledgeable local expert
  • See iconic pieces like the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon Marbles
  • Discover hidden treasures including the Sutton Hoo artifacts and the Lewis Chessmen
  • Suitable for first-time visitors and seasoned museum-goers, and for all ages
  • Museum admission included
Step inside the British Museum with your own expert guide and discover the stories behind the exhibits. We begin with iconic masterpieces like the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon Marbles, then move on to lesser-known treasures such as the Sutton Hoo burial artifacts and the enigmatic Lewis Chessmen. Along the way we'll meet Gebelein Man from ancient Egypt and explore the curiosities of the Enlightenment Gallery. Every artifact has a story, and I'll share the ones that bring human history to life. This is a private tour, so it suits first-time visitors and seasoned museum-goers alike, and it can be tailored to all ages and interests. Admission tickets are included, and the tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

What's included

  • Private museum expert guide
  • Admission tickets to the British Museum
  • All taxes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • The tour can be customized to your interests

Pickup: Anywhere within 3.0 km of London. You agree the place with your guide after booking.

Meeting point: The British Museum, Great Russell Street (the tour ends back at the starting point)

The guide will reach out to you on the day if choosing to meet at The British Museum.

Cancellation policy: Free until 2 days before: Full refund if you cancel at least 2 days before the start. After that, no refund.

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Hotel pickup
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    We collect you from where you're staying, anywhere within 3.0 km of London. We'll agree the exact time and place with you after you book.

  2. 2
    The Great Court
    Guided tour (10min)
  3. 3
    Rosetta Stone
    Guided tour (20min)
  4. 4
    Parthenon Marbles
    Guided tour (20min)
  5. 5
    Easter Island Statue
    Guided tour (20min)
  6. 6
    Sutton Hoo Burial
    Guided tour (20min)
  7. 7
    Lewis Chessmen
    Guided tour (20min)
  8. 8
    Ancient Egypt
    Guided tour (20min)
  9. 9
    Hidden Gems
    Guided tour (20min)

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495 GBP / group · 1–10 people
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