London: British Museum Guided Tour and Priority Entry
Overview
Start by meeting your guide in Russell Square. From there, you'll enter the British Museum and discover the most famous exhibits, including the Rosetta Stone and the Easter Island statue.
Uncover the Elgin Marbles that once decorated an ancient Greek temple, the Parthenon. Hear stories from your guide about the Brazilian Crystal Skull and the Enlightenment Room.
Afterwards, continue exploring the world-class exhibits at your own pace with an audio guide app. See artworks from Rembrandt, Holbein and Leonardo da Vinci. And don’t forget to visit the ancient Egyptian rooms, where you’ll step into the world of the pharaohs…
What's Included
- Multilingual audio commentary in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean and Spanish
- Donation to British Museum
- Priority entry to the British Museum
- Audio guide app
- Express guided tour in English (1 hour)
- Headsets (for the guided tour)
- Mobile device
- Cloakroom fees
- Access to the Bayeux tapestry
Meeting Location
London WC1B 5EH
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG, UK
The guided tour will end inside the British Museum.
What To Expect
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Russell Square (pass by)
The British Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The British Museum is free for all to enter. Your package includes a guided tour, priority entry, an audio guide app and a donation to the British Museum
- You must meet your guide to receive priority entry into the museum
- Headsets are provided for the guided tour, but please bring your own headphones to enjoy the audio guide in your own time
- Items that are not permitted include: large bags heavier than 8kg, wheeled cases, folding bicycles and more. Visit the British Museum website for a full list of prohibited items
- Pushchairs are permitted on-site. Fold-up prams and buggies can be left free of charge in the cloakroom
- Cloakroom fees include: coats £2, bags up to 4kg £2.50, bags 4-8kg £5, umbrellas £1
- Meet your guide at the fountain in Russell Square, WC1B 5EH. Your guide will be wearing a ‘VoxCity’ uniform. Please arrive 10 minutes early and bring your own headphones. To pin point exact location please use - what3words: cheese.blunt.tapes
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Multilingual audio commentary in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean and Spanish.
- Donation to British Museum.
- Priority entry to the British Museum.
- Audio guide app.
- Express guided tour in English (1 hour).
- Headsets (for the guided tour).
- Mobile device.
- Cloakroom fees.
- Access to the Bayeux tapestry.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London: British Museum Guided Tour and Priority Entry is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London: British Museum Guided Tour and Priority Entry will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Multilingual audio commentary in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean and Spanish
- Donation to British Museum
- Priority entry to the British Museum
- Audio guide app
- Express guided tour in English (1 hour)
- Headsets (for the guided tour)
- Mobile device
- Cloakroom fees
- Access to the Bayeux tapestry
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The British Museum is free for all to enter. Your package includes a guided tour, priority entry, an audio guide app and a donation to the British Museum
- You must meet your guide to receive priority entry into the museum
- Headsets are provided for the guided tour, but please bring your own headphones to enjoy the audio guide in your own time
- Items that are not permitted include: large bags heavier than 8kg, wheeled cases, folding bicycles and more. Visit the British Museum website for a full list of prohibited items
- Pushchairs are permitted on-site. Fold-up prams and buggies can be left free of charge in the cloakroom
- Cloakroom fees include: coats £2, bags up to 4kg £2.50, bags 4-8kg £5, umbrellas £1
- Meet your guide at the fountain in Russell Square, WC1B 5EH. Your guide will be wearing a ‘VoxCity’ uniform. Please arrive 10 minutes early and bring your own headphones. To pin point exact location please use - what3words: cheese.blunt.tapes
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
