Private tour in London Jessica O

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 449 USD

Highlights of the British Museum - Half Day Tour

Tour #986017
5 (15)
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 10 people

3 hours

Walking

Party Size:

1

Overview of your London tour:

Join me on a 3-hour tour of the legendary British Museum where we'll explore millennia of human history, archaeology, and world culture - all without shying away from controversial topics. I'm an anthropologist and historian with advanced degrees in Cultural Heritage and Museums, and the BM is one of my favourite places to visit and guide. I'll guide you through the highlights of the museum without ever feeling rushed. Together, we'll gaze up at an Easter Island moai, go over the debates about the Parthenon Sculptures (Elgin Marbles), examine the Lewis Chessmen, admire the statue of Tara, and so much more. If you have specific interests, I will do my best to include them on the tour to craft an experience that speaks to you on a deeper level. I treat my guests like my dearest friends - I want you to have a unique and rewarding experience. You'll leave with a whole new understanding of the complexities of heritage, history, and museums in general. Let's explore the complexities of the museum together.

Your London tour itinerary

Highlights include: •Tara Statue (Sri Lanka) •Hoa Hakananai'a (Rapa Nui) •Ife Head (Nigeria) •The Enlightenment Gallery •Lewis Chessmen (Scotland) •Sutton Hoo Ship Burial (England) •Vindolanda Tablets (Roman Britain) •Lindow Man (England) •Mold Gold Cape (Wales) •The Standard of Ur (Ancient Sumeria) •Gebelein Man (Ancient Egypt) •Egyptian Mummies (Ancient Egypt) NOTE: guides are not permitted to guide in this room, but I will give you time to explore •Bust of Ramesses II (Ancient Egypt) •Bayer-Anderson Cat (Ancient Egypt) •The Rosetta Stone (Ancient Egypt) •The Assyrian Guards (Ancient Assyria) •Lely Venus (Ancient Rome) •The Parthenon Sculptures (Ancient Greece) (Do note that the BM closes exhibits without warning, & not every object may be on display when you visit) Tour can be customised upon request. *Do note that I do not offer weekday morning tours of the British Museum, as the school groups are loud

Customize your tour

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

We explore the Museum on foot, so please wear comfortable shoes. The museum is fully accessible, and lifts are available throughout the building.

What's included
  • Other: Admission to the museum is free.
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. If you'd like to buy a drink or snack, we can take a short break during the tour.
Meeting location

Montague Place, England, WC1E 7JW United Kingdom

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Meet me at the King Edward VII Entrance on Montague Place, WC1E 7JW. NOTE - This is NOT the Main Entrance on Russell Street. The last photo in the tour description shows the entrance. What3words: https://w3w.co/moth.stroke.strike (Even if this entrance is closed, I have registered our tour and we can use these doors.)

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

City Highlights

Museums

History

Art And Culture

Family

Languages
Fluent

English

Basic

French

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

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    up to 10 people

    Duration:

    3 hours

    Transportation:

    Walking

    Party Size:

    1

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