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London British Museum Guided Tour and Priority Entry 1 hr

TourTruth score 4.3 out of 10

Below average

267 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 1 hr
  • Updated November 2, 2026

See the Rosetta Stone, Elgin Marbles, and more on a one-hour guided museum visit, then explore at your own pace with an audio guide.

About this tour

Meet your guide in Russell Square, then step into the British Museum for a focused, one-hour introduction to its celebrated collections. This London British Museum Guided Tour and Priority Entry brings you face to face with the Rosetta Stone and the striking Easter Island statue, while your guide shares the stories behind the Elgin Marbles and the Parthenon they once adorned. Hear about the Brazilian Crystal Skull and the Enlightenment Room as you explore with a live English-speaking guide and tour headsets. After the guided visit, continue at your own pace using the audio guide app, with commentary available in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, and Spanish. You can seek out works by Rembrandt, Holbein, and Leonardo da Vinci, then explore the ancient Egyptian rooms and their world of pharaohs. The British Museum is free to enter, and this package adds priority entry with your guide, a guided tour, and a donation to the museum. Bring your own mobile device and headphones for the app. Choose this London British Museum Guided Tour and Priority Entry for a lively introduction, then linger over the exhibits that capture your imagination.

Highlights

  • See the Rosetta Stone and Easter Island statue
  • Admire the Elgin Marbles and explore the Parthenon’s history
  • Hear stories about the Brazilian Crystal Skull and Enlightenment Room
  • Continue at your own pace with an audio guide app
  • Discover works by Rembrandt, Holbein, and Leonardo da Vinci

What's included

Included

  • English guided tour
  • Headsets for the guided tour
  • Multilingual audio commentary in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, and Spanish
  • Audio guide app
  • Priority entry to the British Museum
  • Donation to the British Museum

Not included

  • Mobile device
  • Cloakroom fees
  • Access to the Bayeux Tapestry

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Important information

  • Meet your guide at the fountain in Russell Square, WC1B 5EH; look for a VoxCity uniform
  • Arrive 10 minutes early; what3words location: cheese.blunt.tapes
  • Bring your own headphones to use the audio guide app
  • The British Museum is free to enter; this package includes a guided tour, priority entry, an audio guide app, and a donation
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  • Large bags over 8 kg, wheeled cases, and folding bicycles are among items not permitted; check the museum website for the full list
  • Cloakroom fees: coats £2, bags up to 4 kg £2.50, bags 4–8 kg £5, umbrellas £1
  • Pushchairs are permitted; fold-up prams and buggies can be left free in the cloakroom
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where is the meeting point?

Meet your guide at the fountain in Russell Square, WC1B 5EH. Look for a VoxCity uniform and arrive 10 minutes early.

What does the package include?

It includes a one-hour English guided tour, priority entry, tour headsets, an audio guide app, multilingual audio commentary, and a donation to the museum.

Is entry to the British Museum free?

Yes. The museum is free to enter; this package adds a guided tour, priority entry, an audio guide app, and a donation.

What should I bring for the audio guide?

Bring your own mobile device and headphones to use the audio guide app.

Are there restrictions on bags?

Large bags over 8 kg, wheeled cases, and folding bicycles are among items not permitted. Check the British Museum website for the full list.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.35 from 267 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.3.

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