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- These tickets are best for budget travelers who want to explore the museum at their own pace.
Recommended tickets:
- British Museum Entry Ticket
- British Museum Audio Tour & Priority Entrance Ticket
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Founded in 1753, the British Museum was the very first national public museum in the world, open to everyone. With over 8 million objects from all over the world and throughout history, going back over two million years, the museum is one of the largest and most comprehensive collections in existence. You might even recognize something famous, like the Rosetta Stone!
Over 8 million artifacts, from the Elgin Marbles and the Egyptian mummies to the Rosetta Stone, tell the story of humanity for the past two million years.
From the Sophilos Vase to the Parthenon Sculptures, see historically and culturally significant objects.
The Great Court, with its massive glass roof and spacious design, designed by Sir Norman Foster, is a sight to behold.
The museum keeps things fresh with special exhibits on various topics and themes, from famous artists to specific historical periods. So you can always come back again and again and see something new and engaging!
Whether you're a kid or an adult, the museum has educational programs, talks, and workshops to keep your brain buzzing, making it a great place for learning and discovery.
With its discovery in July 1799 near Alexandria, this fragment of an ancient stela became the key that unlocked the mysterious hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt.
It depends on your interest. A brief visit might take 2–3 hours, but to fully immerse yourself, set aside at least half a day.
A guided tour of the museum takes 2 hours. However, it is recommended that you spend at least 3 to 4 hours to explore the entire museum. If you plan to attend a workshop or participate in discussions or activities, it's best to reserve an entire day for the British Museum.
Yes, the museum offers curated tours focusing on themes like ancient civilizations, European art, and more on its app. Private and group tours are also available at an additional price.
While entry to the museum is free, please arrive at the time slot that you picked at the time of booking the tickets. For guided tours and other activities, please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time as there is a security check at the entrance.
General admission is always free, so you can visit as often as you like. However, since the queues can be super long, we don’t recommend leaving the museum. For special exhibitions, tickets are valid for one-time entry.
Definitely! Solo visitors can enjoy exploring at their own pace. Audio guides and interactive displays make it a great experience for individuals.
The Rosetta Stone from Eygpt which helped decipher hieroglyphics is probably the most famous artifact at the museum. Other famous artifacts include the Parthenon sculptures, the Egyptian mummies, drawings by Botticelli and Michelangelo, Assyrian reliefs, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Sutton Hoo treasures.
While there’s no set route, the museum offers maps and themed itineraries at the entrance, such as "Around the world in 90 minutes" or "Eye opener tours."
The British Museum was designed by Sir Robert Smirke, a renowned architect from the 1800s and a key figure in the Greek Revival movement.
No. The Kohinoor Diamond is on display at the Tower of London.
Yes, several spaces inside the museum are available for corporate hires. Please email corporatesupport@britishmuseum.org to learn more and to book a space.
I bought the skip-the-line ticket and it worked perfectly! We met with a representative near the museum who let us in through a side entrance. The ticket gives you access to an app where you can find explanations of the artworks — it would be better to have earphones. Great option to avoid the long entrance queue!
We had to squeeze the British Museum into the final day in London. Having a reservation to avoid the long lines on Easter weekend allowed us to have 3 full hours touring the wonders housed in this magnificent place.
Only took 5 minutes to get to the vagrants check area
Visiting the British Museum with my family was a wonderful experience, made even better by the priority entrance and audio tour. Skipping the main queue saved us time and kept the kids engaged from the start. The audio guide was clear, informative, and easy for all ages to follow, helping us navigate the vast collection without feeling overwhelmed. A perfect mix of education and fun highly recommended for families exploring London together.
So much to see and do. Spent a few hours there and still didn’t see everything. The host was great and I'm happy we jumped the standard queue - weather was boiling.
Went to the British Museum last weekend and had such a great time. The Ancient Egypt section was amazing. Lovely staff and great gift shop.
The meet up and entry was very smooth and on time. Escorts were nice and thorough in instructions. Well worth not waiting in line
I had an incredible experience at the British Museum! The highlight of my visit was the Rosetta Stone exhibit — it’s absolutely awe-inspiring to see such a pivotal piece of human history up close.
Had an amazing visit to the British Museum! The Japanese gallery was a real standout — the samurai armor and woodblock prints were so detailed and beautiful. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as I did! After wandering around for a couple hours, I grabbed a bite at the café — the food was surprisingly good (the scones are a must!). Also popped into the gift shop and ended up buying way more than I planned — lots of fun, unique stuff. Definitely planning to go back soon!
We didn't realize that there would be a long wait to go through security so we were late and our guide was patient about that. The other couple was late as well. Maybe let attendees know ahead of time that the security line can be slow and to show up 20 minutes early. Our guide was pleasant enough but appeared unprepared for the tour. She had difficulty coming up with fairly simple English words and didn't seen as familiar with the museum as one would expect. If your customers prefer the guide speak in english, maybe you should hire a native speaker.
David and Rachel were very helpful and clear with their guidance and instructions. They were both approachable and open to questions from us tourists. The British Museum is both amazing and overwhelming. There’s so much to take in, with an incredible amount of information and visual delights. Plus the food stalls were very delicious!
Visité el Museo Británico y me encantó. La exposición de Mesopotamia fue fascinante — ver las antiguas tablillas con escritura cuneiforme y las estatuas fue como viajar en el tiempo.
Clear audio. Staff arranging the tour in Russell Square very professional and friendly. Group met by staff got in very quickly in spite of long regular queues
My kids absolutely loved the museum and skipping the line was a huge relief as the standard queue was well over an hour long.
I am writing to say thank you to both worker to help me to enjoy this experience. First, Katerine who helped us to reschedule my booking and then Andrea, who texted and helped me to don’t miss the meeting point. We waited 5’ and then entered via the group entrance in order to skip the line. Audioguide was ok but should include more attractions points as we felt 51 is not enough.
But they sold me tickets for 15.30 and the museum asked us to leave at 16.50.... so we could not go through even half of the enclosure....even at a rush.... That should be clarified or at least not to offer tickets at a time that you know you will not get to visit...as a tourist you can not foresee it....
Memorable experiencie although is very crowded around the Egyptian exhibition.
The whole experinace was excelent
We got in very easily and quickly with the guide, who was very friendly.
Loved the Mesopotamia exhibit — those ancient tablets were wild. Great cafe and awesome gift shop too
Very long queue for people without tickets , we went straight in and didn't have to wait.
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Nasza pierwsza wizyta w Londynie i British Museum było naszą ulubioną atrakcją. Perfekcja
Happy we booked this option and a big thank you to Davide who helped us to locate the meeting point.
Headout was an efficient way to get and print the bar code for my admission.
Celebrate global heritage at the world’s very first national museum—free of cost!
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I bought the skip-the-line ticket and it worked perfectly! We met with a representative near the museum who let us in through a side entrance. The ticket gives you access to an app where you can find explanations of the artworks — it would be better to have earphones. Great option to avoid the long entrance queue!
We had to squeeze the British Museum into the final day in London. Having a reservation to avoid the long lines on Easter weekend allowed us to have 3 full hours touring the wonders housed in this magnificent place.
Visiting the British Museum with my family was a wonderful experience, made even better by the priority entrance and audio tour. Skipping the main queue saved us time and kept the kids engaged from the start. The audio guide was clear, informative, and easy for all ages to follow, helping us navigate the vast collection without feeling overwhelmed. A perfect mix of education and fun highly recommended for families exploring London together.
So much to see and do. Spent a few hours there and still didn’t see everything. The host was great and I'm happy we jumped the standard queue - weather was boiling.
Went to the British Museum last weekend and had such a great time. The Ancient Egypt section was amazing. Lovely staff and great gift shop.
The meet up and entry was very smooth and on time. Escorts were nice and thorough in instructions. Well worth not waiting in line
I had an incredible experience at the British Museum! The highlight of my visit was the Rosetta Stone exhibit — it’s absolutely awe-inspiring to see such a pivotal piece of human history up close.
Had an amazing visit to the British Museum! The Japanese gallery was a real standout — the samurai armor and woodblock prints were so detailed and beautiful. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as I did! After wandering around for a couple hours, I grabbed a bite at the café — the food was surprisingly good (the scones are a must!). Also popped into the gift shop and ended up buying way more than I planned — lots of fun, unique stuff. Definitely planning to go back soon!
David and Rachel were very helpful and clear with their guidance and instructions. They were both approachable and open to questions from us tourists. The British Museum is both amazing and overwhelming. There’s so much to take in, with an incredible amount of information and visual delights. Plus the food stalls were very delicious!
Visité el Museo Británico y me encantó. La exposición de Mesopotamia fue fascinante — ver las antiguas tablillas con escritura cuneiforme y las estatuas fue como viajar en el tiempo.
Clear audio. Staff arranging the tour in Russell Square very professional and friendly. Group met by staff got in very quickly in spite of long regular queues
My kids absolutely loved the museum and skipping the line was a huge relief as the standard queue was well over an hour long.
I am writing to say thank you to both worker to help me to enjoy this experience. First, Katerine who helped us to reschedule my booking and then Andrea, who texted and helped me to don’t miss the meeting point. We waited 5’ and then entered via the group entrance in order to skip the line. Audioguide was ok but should include more attractions points as we felt 51 is not enough.
But they sold me tickets for 15.30 and the museum asked us to leave at 16.50.... so we could not go through even half of the enclosure....even at a rush.... That should be clarified or at least not to offer tickets at a time that you know you will not get to visit...as a tourist you can not foresee it....
The whole experinace was excelent
We got in very easily and quickly with the guide, who was very friendly.
Loved the Mesopotamia exhibit — those ancient tablets were wild. Great cafe and awesome gift shop too
Nasza pierwsza wizyta w Londynie i British Museum było naszą ulubioną atrakcją. Perfekcja
Happy we booked this option and a big thank you to Davide who helped us to locate the meeting point.
Headout was an efficient way to get and print the bar code for my admission.
Visita increíble, exposiciones geniales y la audioguía nos ayudó a orientarnos. ¡Muy bien!
Visita spettacolare al British Museum. Davide è stato di grande supporto e ci ha accompagnato rapidamente alla sede.
I think it's very expensive !!! Please check it
Me ha gustado el servicio y la experiencia final. Puntuales, amables y ha funcionado perfectamente. Hemos disfrutado.
No waiting time at all, very friendly guide!
Skip lines and enjoy more time to explore the museum, with an informative audioguide.
Inclusions
Priority reserved entry to the British Museum
Digital audio guide in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, and Chinese
£1 donation to British Museum
Sightseeing app, including 'Political London' self-guided tour
Exclusions
Audio guide headsets
Cloakroom fees
We didn't realize that there would be a long wait to go through security so we were late and our guide was patient about that. The other couple was late as well. Maybe let attendees know ahead of time that the security line can be slow and to show up 20 minutes early. Our guide was pleasant enough but appeared unprepared for the tour. She had difficulty coming up with fairly simple English words and didn't seen as familiar with the museum as one would expect. If your customers prefer the guide speak in english, maybe you should hire a native speaker.
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Please contact me at +1-207-266-3023 or piazza20@gmail.com or Lpiazza20@me.com to discuss how we could obtain a refund. Our tour never happened at 10 AM on Friday June 20 at the British Museum. Sincerely, Lawrence Piazza
We could not see the Museum as more than was wasted by the Guide (Dany +44 7386 130151) by not turning up. He didn't even respond to call or message.
The guide never showed and we wasted 30 minutes of our day waiting for the guide who never showed up.
Good pacing, content was explained well, and guide was punctual and charming. Had an excellent time.
useless ticket, we arrived 20min early and couldnt find the guide at all, check in side step outside step asked at the info desk but there is no way of finding the tour guide, so we went in for 15min and we didnt last more than that without a guide
The British Museum is one of the best museums in the world and the beauty of the place is very much visible in the art and architecture.
The art work in the British Museum is spectacular and quite inspiring. This is a hub for artist all over the world. Plus, the tour guide is also great here with a lot of great of information.
There are many galleries and though I didn’t cover them all, it was great. The art is beautiful and a reflection of the past. My experience at the museum was good and hence, would recommend it to my friends and family.
There are two main reasons I would recommend the British Museum. One it is s cost effective and the other it has some mind-blowing art.
Our tour to the British Museum went extremely well. The guide was great and made sure to give us good insights on the art.
This is a tourist spot that you shouldn’t miss. London is famous for the British Museum and with good reasons. The exhibitions here are magnificent.
I am an art student, so for me, the British Museum is a treasure land. It has art work from world renowned artists and the exhibitions are marvellous.
He was very insightful and gave a delightful tour, filled with unkown facts
A very good museum and the guide made the tour interesting.
Stunning looking museum.
Get a personalized experience with a knowledgeable guide and cover the highlights efficiently.
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Small-group guided tour of the British Museum
Professional English-speaking guide
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Everything turned out very good, thank you! No problems at all.
Great staff and even greater food! The attention to detail and that you always feel welcome and taken care of it was the best experience I've had in years.
The food quality was not as expected, and service wasn't great. It took over 15 minutes for a server to come to the table after I was seated, then it was another 10 minutes before I received even table water. Larger tables who arrived and ordered after me received their items first, and they refused to bring more hot water for my teapot when I asked. Dessert items were overly sweet, and the sandwiches were dry. The scones were good.
Not as described- you are literally in the middle of the cafe surrounds by people ordering smelly fish dishes. I was very disappointed We left early because of the nasty smell.
Delicious food, lovely surroundings, I love afternoon tea. Could use a larger teapot!
Nice sandwiches, scones and mini cakes. Much as expected. Only one cup of tea/coffee included. It was very warm in the restaurant and we ended up getting additional 1xcoffee, 1xtea and 2xspakling water for a total of £20-something. The best of it all was us skipping the hour long museum entry- que, as the afternoon tea vouchers gave access to a fast track Line. I didnt know tjat - maybe i didnot read the fine print. But that was Great! Maybe on a rainy day the venue is better.
The food portion is big, especially the scones. I see other tables take away . The restaurant should remind people that it is a shareable portion for some customers . It's quite awkward that you bring take away boxes when visiting the museum.
The food was good. The friendly and approachable demeanor of Deniz, the employee ego served us, was wonderful.
quick and easy way to organise sightseeing or cultural events, and the price is always better like the usual pric3
Enjoy afternoon tea at the iconic Great Court Restaurant under the latticed roof of the museum.
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Only took 5 minutes to get to the vagrants check area
We had to queue but it didn't take long and once we were on the wheel it was brilliant a really hot day but air con and fabulous views then we headed for sealife and we really enjoyed it especially the penguins!! My favourite ❤️
Booked for London two experiences and everything went great. Tickets immediately on the app and then on the spot with no problem. All very comfortable. Thank you
Memorable experiencie although is very crowded around the Egyptian exhibition.
Everything worked out as planned.
It was amazing, Sea life is wonderful and the Londo eye is incredible and the panoramic view perfect
My kids have good times they are very happy 😊
Quick ticket entry. The Museum is large and to visit it all would take 3 to 4 hours. Well organized
Experience a unique blend of London's history and its modern attractions in one day.
Inclusions British Museum
London Eye
30-min ride on the London Eye
London Eye guide
British Museum & London Eye
I bought the skip-the-line ticket and it worked perfectly! We met with a representative near the museum who let us in through a side entrance. The ticket gives you access to an app where you can find explanations of the artworks — it would be better to have earphones. Great option to avoid the long entrance queue!
We had to squeeze the British Museum into the final day in London. Having a reservation to avoid the long lines on Easter weekend allowed us to have 3 full hours touring the wonders housed in this magnificent place.
Efficient and quick with no problems.
Totally enjoyed visiting Tower Bridge and going over the top. A bit scary walking over the "glass" but not too be missed. Engine room was fun to investigate. The Tower of London was immense and full of history, of course. Crown jewels were unbelievable.
It was all very easy, get there, enter visit, by the way we were a little early, but the staff, very kind, let us in. Interesting visit for both sites, I recommend it.
Tower of London was excellent and seeing it was great experience for us. Even we late 15 minute after our tickets, we had no problems
Very nice visit on the tower bridge, a little less so on the tower of London, given the proximity however the combo between the two tickets is perfect
As the Tower and Tower Bridge are close together, a morning and afternoon combination of the two sights is a good idea. We had planned 2 hours for the Tower with two children (aged 7 and 10), which was adequate. We spent the whole afternoon at the Tower. Especially in Tower Bridge, the tour through the museum and the engine room is very entertaining for the children with an accompanying activity.
We first visited the Tower with the Crown Jewels. We saw everything in 4 hours and it was a great experience. The highlight was then the London Eye. We treated ourselves to Fast Track and that was really great as we could walk through to the gondola without having to wait. A great day.
It was important to arrive early enough to get in on time, as already mentioned on the tickets. Both the Tower and Tower Bridge were very interesting You should allow 3 hours for the Tower tour in particular
Visiting the British Museum with my family was a wonderful experience, made even better by the priority entrance and audio tour. Skipping the main queue saved us time and kept the kids engaged from the start. The audio guide was clear, informative, and easy for all ages to follow, helping us navigate the vast collection without feeling overwhelmed. A perfect mix of education and fun highly recommended for families exploring London together.
So much to see and do. Spent a few hours there and still didn’t see everything. The host was great and I'm happy we jumped the standard queue - weather was boiling.
The tickets were easy to purchase, we chose a dual ticket option with a reduction for seniors. At both places, the staff was very flexible allowing us to enter early. 2 to 3 hours in the Tower is required as there is so much to see. The audio guide is very worthwhile, Beefeater guide attracts large number. Our trip to Tower Bridge was fascinating, worth visiting the engine room, very interesting.
Went to the British Museum last weekend and had such a great time. The Ancient Egypt section was amazing. Lovely staff and great gift shop.
The meet up and entry was very smooth and on time. Escorts were nice and thorough in instructions. Well worth not waiting in line
Everything went well with the tickets. However, the river cruise was only one way and only from Westminster to the Tower, so we had to fork out another 18 €, whic
I had an incredible experience at the British Museum! The highlight of my visit was the Rosetta Stone exhibit — it’s absolutely awe-inspiring to see such a pivotal piece of human history up close.
Had an amazing visit to the British Museum! The Japanese gallery was a real standout — the samurai armor and woodblock prints were so detailed and beautiful. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy it as much as I did! After wandering around for a couple hours, I grabbed a bite at the café — the food was surprisingly good (the scones are a must!). Also popped into the gift shop and ended up buying way more than I planned — lots of fun, unique stuff. Definitely planning to go back soon!
David and Rachel were very helpful and clear with their guidance and instructions. They were both approachable and open to questions from us tourists. The British Museum is both amazing and overwhelming. There’s so much to take in, with an incredible amount of information and visual delights. Plus the food stalls were very delicious!
Visité el Museo Británico y me encantó. La exposición de Mesopotamia fue fascinante — ver las antiguas tablillas con escritura cuneiforme y las estatuas fue como viajar en el tiempo.
Clear audio. Staff arranging the tour in Russell Square very professional and friendly. Group met by staff got in very quickly in spite of long regular queues
My kids absolutely loved the museum and skipping the line was a huge relief as the standard queue was well over an hour long.
I am writing to say thank you to both worker to help me to enjoy this experience. First, Katerine who helped us to reschedule my booking and then Andrea, who texted and helped me to don’t miss the meeting point. We waited 5’ and then entered via the group entrance in order to skip the line. Audioguide was ok but should include more attractions points as we felt 51 is not enough.
But they sold me tickets for 15.30 and the museum asked us to leave at 16.50.... so we could not go through even half of the enclosure....even at a rush.... That should be clarified or at least not to offer tickets at a time that you know you will not get to visit...as a tourist you can not foresee it....
The whole experinace was excelent
Perfect for history enthusiasts, see the Crown Jewels and artifacts like the Rosetta Stone.
Inclusions British Museum
Priority entry to the British Museum
Audio guides in English, Italian, French, German, and Spanish
Guided walking tour of Bloomsbury district
Tower of London
Entry to the Tower of London
Access to The Crown Jewels
Entry to:
The White Tower
Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula
Battlements
Medieval Palace
Bloody Tower
Torture at the Tower Exhibitionexhibition
Fusiliers Museum
Royal Mint exhibition
Access to the children's activity trails and live historical re-enactments
British Museum
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Keep in mind that drones, alcohol, and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Tower of London
- The Crown Jewels are a working collection and as a consequence, the display is subject to change without prior notice due to security reasons.
- Not all areas of this experience are accessible by wheelchairs and prams/strollers.
- Keep in mind that luggage, large bags, tripods, selfie sticks, and other photographic or recording equipment are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!
- Smoking, eating, and drinking within all buildings are not allowed.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Skip the crowds and enjoy VIP access with expert guides on this bespoke London tour.
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4-hour private guided tour of the British Museum & the National Gallery
Professional English-speaking guide
Reserved entry time to the British Museum
Reserved entry time to the National Gallery
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 10 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
