--- title: Crash course in archaeology at the British Museum lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 50 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 123 duration_minutes: 330 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 14 of 16 (British Museum Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/crash-course-in-archaeology-at-the-british-museum/ --- # Crash course in archaeology at the British Museum **Guidekin's take:** Explore the British Museum through archaeology, from early human origins in Africa to the empires of Egypt, Assyria and Greece. A qualified archaeologist leads the collection visit; lunch is not included. 4.93 from 123 reviews at €50 per person for 5h 30m. ## Overview Follow in the footsteps of great archaeologists, relic hunters and explorers who acquired the treasures of the British Museum, and learn about their adventures and the hazards they braved to make their astounding discoveries. You’ll unlock the secrets of the British Museum’s extraordinary collection with a qualified archaeologist, getting to grips with the history of human civilisation, exploring our earliest origins in Africa, to the great empires of Egypt, Assyria, Greece and Rome. Along the way, you'll tour the British Museum's most famous galleries, including Ancient Egypt and Assyria, Ancient Greece and Rome, the Vikings and the Aztecs, discovering world-famous artefacts such as the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Marbles and the Lewis Chessmen. You'll also have fun learning to play the world's most ancient board game, The Royal Game of Ur, whose rules were deciphered by British Museum scholars, and see how ancient scripts such a Egyptian hieroglyphs and cuneiform were deciphered. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide with be holding a tablet with… - Starts 09:45: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €36: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €50 per person - Duration: 5h 30m - Rating: 4.93/5 from 123 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Spirit of Discovery Tours ## What's included - Qualified archaeologist guide ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **The British Museum** (5h) - The world's greatest museum, home to a dizzying array of treasures from humanity's past. ## Schedule - Runs: Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:45 - 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 guide with be holding a tablet with "Spirit of Discovery" displayed on the screen outside of Russell Square Station. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJc1H-2DAbdkgREGJoCFlabM8 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other British Museum Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 16** | €50 | 5h 30m | 4.93 (123) | 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 #14 of 16 in British Museum Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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