“Britain’s largest museum is like a city unto itself” Condé Nast Traveller
Why we love it
Explore the British Museum’s remarkable collection in a private tour and relish in the opportunity to travel to Ancient Greece, Egypt and Rome, journey to the heart of bygone eras and unlock the fascinating stories behind the ancient relics. Join Anthony Matthews, a passionate blue badge guide and author, to bring it all to life and discover the museum’s highlights and many hidden treasures. With a collection of over 8 million objects, this illuminating guided tour is just the experience to see the ‘must-see’ items on display.
What's Included?
- Journey through time with a privately guided tour of The British Museum for two
- Enjoy a half-day tour of the museum and see the highlights on display
- Hear fascinating facts and stories from accredited guide and author, Anthony Matthews
Description
Discover the highlights of the British Museum, one of the most famous and largest museums in the world, in a private guided tour. With a collection of over 8 million objects with roughly 80,000 artefacts on display, it is easy to become overwhelmed and miss something noteworthy. This private tour is designed to allow you to focus on some of the most defining and breath-taking artefacts in history.
Anthony Matthews is a trained classicist and licensed Blue Badge Tourist Guide, whose tours are fun, informative and filled with quirky facts, such as how Tutankhamen really died, why Egyptians worshipped cats, why the Romans were such great conquerers - all will be revealed including the Rosetta Stone.
See some of the most important items in the museum, spanning millennia and stand in awe in front of some of the world’s most incredible discoveries from influential civilisations. Discover hair-raising facts and intriguing stories about how they were uncovered. The perfect tour to discover the history of the world under one roof with Anthony Matthews.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Daily at 10am, 2pm. Subject to museum closures
Other Useful Details:
The meeting point is: The British Museum main entrance, 55 Great Russell Street, at the Red Telephone Box, opposite Starbucks.
The tour will take approximately 3 hours.
It is advised that you wear comfortable shoes.
Refreshments are included.
This experience is not available over the December festive period.
All bookings are subject to availability. We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
What's Included?
- Journey through time with a privately guided tour of The British Museum for two
- Enjoy a half-day tour of the museum and see the highlights on display
- Hear fascinating facts and stories from accredited guide and author, Anthony Matthews
Why we love it
Explore the British Museum’s remarkable collection in a private tour and relish in the opportunity to travel to Ancient Greece, Egypt and Rome, journey to the heart of bygone eras and unlock the fascinating stories behind the ancient relics. Join Anthony Matthews, a passionate blue badge guide and author, to bring it all to life and discover the museum’s highlights and many hidden treasures. With a collection of over 8 million objects, this illuminating guided tour is just the experience to see the ‘must-see’ items on display. Read full description
Description
Discover the highlights of the British Museum, one of the most famous and largest museums in the world, in a private guided tour. With a collection of over 8 million objects with roughly 80,000 artefacts on display, it is easy to become overwhelmed and miss something noteworthy. This private tour is designed to allow you to focus on some of the most defining and breath-taking artefacts in history.
Anthony Matthews is a trained classicist and licensed Blue Badge Tourist Guide, whose tours are fun, informative and filled with quirky facts, such as how Tutankhamen really died, why Egyptians worshipped cats, why the Romans were such great conquerers - all will be revealed including the Rosetta Stone.
See some of the most important items in the museum, spanning millennia and stand in awe in front of some of the world’s most incredible discoveries from influential civilisations. Discover hair-raising facts and intriguing stories about how they were uncovered. The perfect tour to discover the history of the world under one roof with Anthony Matthews.
×Description
Discover the highlights of the British Museum, one of the most famous and largest museums in the world, in a private guided tour. With a collection of over 8 million objects with roughly 80,000 artefacts on display, it is easy to become overwhelmed and miss something noteworthy. This private tour is designed to allow you to focus on some of the most defining and breath-taking artefacts in history.
Anthony Matthews is a trained classicist and licensed Blue Badge Tourist Guide, whose tours are fun, informative and filled with quirky facts, such as how Tutankhamen really died, why Egyptians worshipped cats, why the Romans were such great conquerers - all will be revealed including the Rosetta Stone.
See some of the most important items in the museum, spanning millennia and stand in awe in front of some of the world’s most incredible discoveries from influential civilisations. Discover hair-raising facts and intriguing stories about how they were uncovered. The perfect tour to discover the history of the world under one roof with Anthony Matthews.
Opening Times
Daily at 10am, 2pm. Subject to museum closures.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Daily at 10am, 2pm. Subject to museum closures
Other Useful Details:
The meeting point is: The British Museum main entrance, 55 Great Russell Street, at the Red Telephone Box, opposite Starbucks.
The tour will take approximately 3 hours.
It is advised that you wear comfortable shoes.
Refreshments are included.
This experience is not available over the December festive period.
All bookings are subject to availability. We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
How it works
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Choose your experience
Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.
