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Historian's British Museum Tour in English & Spanish

By ATONU tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was S$25 and current price is S$22 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This tour offers a thoughtful and engaging way to experience the British Museum through the eyes of a historian. Over 90 minutes, travellers are guided through some of the museum’s most important galleries, with a focus on Ancient Egypt, Assyria, and Greece, discovering not only the objects themselves but also the stories, beliefs, and historical worlds behind them. Rather than trying to cover everything at once, the visit is carefully paced to provide a clear and memorable introduction to the ancient world without ever feeling rushed or overwhelming. Iconic works such as the Rosetta Stone, monumental Assyrian sculptures, and masterpieces from ancient Greece are explored through accessible explanation and lively storytelling. It is an experience designed for travellers who want more than a simple walk through the museum and who would like to leave with a deeper understanding of one of the world’s greatest collections.

Activity location

  • The British Museum
    • Great Russell Street
    • WC1B 3DG, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Visionary Brit Museum
    • Great Russell Street
    • WC1B 3DA, London, England, United Kingdom

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Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
S$24.04
S$21.64 x 1 AdultS$21.64
Total
The previous price was S$24.04 and current price is S$21.64
10% off
Until Sun, 24 May

Tour in Spanish

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Tour Language in Spanish: This tour will be done in Spanish

Starting time: 12:00
Price details
S$25.58
S$23.02 x 1 AdultS$23.02
Total
The previous price was S$25.58 and current price is S$23.02
10% off
Until Sun, 24 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    90-minute guided tour with a Historian-guide around the British Museum.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    British Museum entry ticket (free, but must be booked in advance on the official British Museum website)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Headphones

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is family-friendly and highly educational for both children and adults.

Activity itinerary

The British Museum

  • 1h 30m
We begin by looking at the museum itself, and the storey of how this world-famous institution came to house objects from across human history. From there, we move into Ancient Egypt, where the Rosetta Stone opens the door to the world of hieroglyphs, Pharaohs, religion, and the beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife. Among statues, sacred imagery, and mummies, we explore how the Egyptians understood both life and eternity, and how the biblical figure Moses could fit into all of this. Before continuing, we also see the famous Flood Tablet, which preserves the earliest written version of the flood Myth. Our journey then continues into the world of ancient Assyria, where monumental sculptures, royal city gates, and the famous lion hunt reliefs reveal power, symbolism, and imperial ambition. Finally, we arrive to the Parthenon allowing us to discuss mythology, and religion. Throughout the tour, the aim is to see ancient objects, through a clear explanation and engaging storytelling.

Location

Activity location

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    The British Museum
    • Great Russell Street
    • WC1B 3DG, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Visionary Brit Museum
    • Great Russell Street
    • WC1B 3DA, London, England, United Kingdom

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