--- title: British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Timeslots(Small Group) lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 42 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 557 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 15 of 16 (British Museum Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/british-museum-guided-tour-with-priority-timeslots-small-group/ --- # British Museum Guided Tour with Priority Timeslots(Small Group) **Guidekin's take:** This British Museum highlights tour takes in the Great Court and Parthenon Sculptures with a guide. Main-entrance tickets with priority timeslots are included; a headset is available only with the relevant option. 4.89 from 557 reviews at €42 per person for 2h. ## Overview Because there is so much to see, you could spend a week at the British Museum and still not discover it all. See the main highlights of the UK's largest museum in just 2 hours with our expert guides. You will receive an audio headset in order to have the best audio experience in crowded museum. Admire the spectacular glass roof of the Great Court, a work of art in its own right. Marvel at the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, and delve into the myths and legends of ancient Greece. Step back in time to the land of the pharaohs with a visit to the Egyptian mummies, the Book of the Dead, and the awe-inspiring bust of Ramesses II. Discover the secrets of the Rosetta Stone and religious beliefs of ancient Egypt. Admire the beautifully crafted artefacts from Southeast Asia, learning about the rich histories and artistic traditions of the Asian continent. Discover the treasures of Anglo-Saxon England with a focus on the Sutton Hoo ship burial. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your tour guide will wait for you inside… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 10:30, 14:00, 17:00: 3 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €37: ages 5 to 11 ## Key facts - Price: from €42 per person for the ENGLISH - Guided Tour option; other options up to €54 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 557 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Best Tours London ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | ENGLISH - Guided Tour | €42 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours Priority Tickets: Priority tickets to the British Museum, for the main entrance with allocated timeslots. | | ITALIAN - Guided Tour | €46 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | - | | ENG -Guided Tour with Headsets | €54 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours Priority Tickets and Headsets: Priority tickets to the British Museum, for the main entrance with allocated timeslots. Includes headsets for best experience | ## What's included - Expert guide - Entry tickets to the British Museum, for the main entrance with priority timeslots - Option for headset available ## Not included - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **The British Museum** (2h) - Join us for an unforgettable 2 hours journey through the British Museum, where history comes alive. Our expert guides will lead you through the museum’s most fascinating exhibits, offering insights and stories you won’t find anywhere else. Discover some of the highlights of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 14:00, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your tour guide will wait for you inside of the museum, next to the information desk. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJB9OTMDIbdkgRp0JWbQGZsS8 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other British Museum Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 16** | €42 | 2h | 4.89 (557) | shared | | [British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max](/uk/london/tours/british-museum-national-gallery-of-london-semi-private-8ppl-max/?format=md) | €215 | 5h 30m | 5.0 (201) | shared | | [British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max](/uk/london/tours/british-museum-london-guided-tour-semi-private-8ppl-max/?format=md) | €105 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (1151) | shared | | [Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum](/uk/london/tours/explore-biblical-artifacts-at-the-british-museum/?format=md) | €66 | 3h | 5.0 (143) | shared | Ranked #15 of 16 in British Museum Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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