One price for up to six. A completely private, guided highlights tour of one of the greatest museums in the world. I am an friendly, insured, licensed, Blue Badge Guide with a degree in Classical History. I cut away myths and explain a wide range of the most important objects in the collection. The Rosetta Stone, Egyptian Pharaohs, a scared metal cat. The Parthenon marbles, to a bust of Homer and spectacular, classical jewellery. Unusual roman glass, to Pompeii wall paintings. Early British gold and silver from a boat burial. I work with families, and their children are very welcome, as are groups, couples, individuals and students. We also enter very quickly as we will be to the front of the line.
What’s included
Licenced, insured guide, entrance ticket
In-vehicle air conditioning — Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
The British Museum
2h
Hear an introduction to the museum and its collections. You will see the Rosetta Stone the key to Egyptian history and how to hear how it was translated. See a statue of Tutankamun, hear about his life and how he died. Sarcophagus motives, canopic jars, and the book of the dead. Hear about the origins of Rome, its technology some classic propaganda in glass, alligator armor, and exquisite gold jewelry. Greek statuary, a gold headdress, and amazons fighting. All inside one of the greatest museums in the world.
Meeting point & pickup
Start
Just to the left of the main entrance gates on Great Russell Street, opposite starbucks. Anthony Matthews guide will meet you there, i am completely bald. Do see the photo where to meet. Please be at least 10 mins early on the 10.00 am tour so we will be one of the first inside.
Just to the left of the main entrance gates on Great Russell Street, opposite starbucks. Anthony Matthews guide will meet you there, i am completely bald. Do see the photo where to meet. Please be at least 10 mins early on the 10.00 am tour so we will be one of the first inside.
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Important information
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
English
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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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