William B.United States
I’ve done the British museum before on my own. I highly recommend doing it with a knowledgeable guide. Ed was flexible and adapted the tour to my interests.
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Private tour in London Ed B
Half day British Museum Tour (3hrs)
5.0
(98) reviews
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3 hours
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Ed B.
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Hi everyone. I've been a professional tour guide (called Blue Badge Guide in London) for 30 years, so I know the city and its surroundings very well. If you enjoy art, history, architecture, religion and culture then I'm your man and I enjoy talking about other subjects too such as politics and movies and tv. Not much about sports though. On tours, we normally visit Westminster Abbey (burial place of the famous) or the Churchill War Rooms but if you'd rather do walking tours or visit the museums, the British museum being my specialty as I love ancient history or even just go shopping and have afternoon tea somewhere special then it's fine with me. I'm flexible. I'm there to make your time in London enjoyable and memorable. We can have a break coffee stops whenever you wish. There's no hurry even if we spend a little longer together . But I like to do detail and not rush so I only do two venues a day. There's plenty of history in London but my special subjects are Henry 8th and the Tudors, ancient history & early church history. Don't forget nearly all our museums are free. Almost everywhere I go free so there is no need to pay my entrance. Getting around by car in London is difficult because of parking and traffic. The underground, bus or taxi is preferable and walking is unavoidable in busy cities, but the amount of walking is up to you. Looking forward to meeting you. Qualified blue badge. I do not have a car and only use local transport
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Visit the entire museum with a qualified london guide to experience one of the greatest museums in the world
Overview of your London tour
Ancient history is my speciality. I have been studying ancient history for many years and really live the subject. My study of it never ends. Visit with me one of the most famous museums in the world. We'll discuss ancient Greece, Rome, Babylon, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Assyria, Persia, Celtic, ancient Christianity, Etruscan, Aztec and more if you can wish. We'll see the Parthenon marbles from Athens, the egyptian Rosetta stone, the egyptian mummies, the celtic sacrificial victim, ancient roman mosaics, greek bronze statues, an amazing collection of clocks, treasures from mesopotamia, assyrian lion hunt reliefs, remains of Halicarnassus (one of the seven wonders of the world), anglo saxon ship burial treasures.
Recent Reviews
Dimitrios G.Switzerland
Ed navigated us to selected highlights of the British Museum during a 3 hours tour. He is very knowledgable and flexible. We had a good time and learned a lot. Thank you, Ed.
David P.United States
Joseph M.United States
Ed did a great time showing my family the museum in London. He was very knowledgeable and flexible even changing the tour to meet the needs of my family and their wishes. I would highly recommend him when visiting town
David A.
Edward touring the British Museum was exceptional. Very knowledgeable about world & British history, early civilizations, and how the exhibits in the Museum best informed us about the flow of civilization. He was also able to explain historic artistic advances, like the depiction of motion in Greek sculptures, use of color, very well. He was extremely familiar with the Museum’s layout and how to best navigate the museum. He was very personable, articulate and considerate in every way. He maneuvered us through the museum efficiently, spacing out bathroom breaks etc, so the tour was more pleasant. We strongly recommend using him for future tours.
Mark H.United States
We enjoyed our tour of the British Museum with Ed. He is extremely knowledgeable and tailored the tour's pace and highlights with our group's interests. We walked away having enjoyed our time at the museum and with new knowledge.
Your London tour itinerary
See the highlights of one of the world's top museums: • The Rosetta stone • Egyptian mummies • Roman frescoes • Anglo Saxon treasures from a burial ship • Ancient Viking chess set • Babylonian tiles • Assyrian lion hunt carvings • Persian treasure • Ancient Roman letters • Easter Island statue • Parthenon sculptures • Celtic sacrificial victim This tour as a whole or partially, can be customized to fit your preferences - please inquire!
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Transport details
Type: Walking
Please take the tube or taxi to the museum where I’ll meet you
What's included
Other: The services of a qualified blue badge tour guide. Museum is free.
Private Guide
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Meeting location
Great Russell Street, England, England, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: I'll wait for you at the back entrance at Montague place
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Art And Culture
History
Architecture
Museums
Tour reference number
101401
Languages
English
French
JapaneseActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
5.0
Traveller reviews for this private tour in London
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This private tour in London is perfect for history enthusiasts, especially those interested in ancient civilizations. With Ed B., a qualified guide specializing in ancient history, you'll explore the British Museum's vast collection, including artefacts from ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and more. It's also suitable for families, as the tour is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.
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3 hours
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