British Museum Express Guided Tour and Priority Entry
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Discover the rich history of the British Museum with an express guided tour of the museum outside, and an audio guide inside so you can explore it at your own pace. Start your journey by meeting a staff member in Russell Square. From there, you'll have an express guided tour outside the museum and then the guide will lead you into the museum to continue your exploration of the world-class exhibits with an audio guide from the convenience of your phone, featuring over 50 points of interest.Admire the extensive artifact collection of human history and culture, with artworks from Rembrandt, Holbein, da Vinci and more. See gleaming Roman artefacts, the Rosetta Stone, the Lion of Knidos, and astonishing Buddhist statues. Admire at your own pace as you explore the Enlightenment Room, take a snap of the Parthenon and Discobolus sculptures, and step in to the world of Ancient Egypt and the pharaohs.
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Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, KoreanImportant information
Not allowed:
* Items not permitted in the British museum include large bags heavier than 8 kg, wheeled cases, folding bicycles, and more. Visit the British Museum website for a full list of prohibited items
Know in advance:
* The British Museum is free for all to enter. Your package includes an express guided tour of the outside building, an audio guided tour of the exhibition, a guide at the meeting point, and a donation to the British Museum
* Please note that the express guided tour will last approximately 45 minutes
* Please meet your guide 5 minutes before your booked time slot
* Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the app and audio guide prior to arrival
* Pushchairs are permitted on-site. Fold-up prams and buggies can be left free of charge in the cloakroom
* Multilingual audio commentary in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Korean, and Chinese
Remember to bring:
* Your own headphones
* It is strongly recommended to bring an umbrella or raincoat, which can be checked at the British Museum for a fee. Cloakroom fees include: coats £2, bags up to 4 kg £2.50, bags 4-8 kg £5, umbrellas £1