Semi-Private Guided Tour of the British Museum

Semi-Private British Museum Tour takes you on a journey inside one of the most prestigious museums in the world. Opened in fashionable Bloomsbury ( the original location was supposed to be Buckingham House, now a palace of the Queen) The British Museum is more than just a collection of antiques; it is a visual interaction with the world of the past, a museum that can transport you to any century anywhere.

From India, China, and Egypt to Greece, you will explore the greatest achievements of mankind through the art, artifacts, and objects they have left behind. Beginning as a small private collection, developing into the national library and natural history museum the British Museum has grown and grown until the division of institutions. Today the sight displays the greatest and most important artifacts and objects of the entire national collection. With an expert guide by your side and groups of no more than six, benefit from engaging with your guide, questioning and discussing some of the most iconic artifacts from history.

Marvel at the world-famous Elgin Marbles built to honor the goddess Athena or stand in front of the Rosetta stone, a tablet written in ancient Greek and Egyptian Hieroglyphics allowing linguists to understand the illusive ancient symbols for the first time. contemplate the determination and tenacity of previous explorers, archaeologists, and historians who cracked codes, unraveled mysteries, and revealed the secrets of the past*.

With the museum’s unusual art effects and your guide’s wonderful storytelling they will ensure that two hours is the perfect amount of time to unpack the fascinating histories behind the world’s treasures from Egyptian mummies to Anglo-Saxon weapons, your guide will focus on the must-see objects as well as answering any questions you may have on the collections. Put the pieces in place on a timeline of world history and leave feeling educated in history, art, and the culture of the world.