Half-Day Private Tour British Museum for families and kids

London, GB

Highlights

  • Interactive and educational tour for families
  • Deciphering hieroglyphs with the Rosetta stone
  • Exploring Egyptian gods and rituals
  • Discovering buried treasure and ancient artifacts
  • Learning about the influential Lewis chessmen

Meeting Point

Please wait at telephone booth and look out for the guide wearing Blue Badge lanyard

Meeting point

Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

Please wait at telephone booth and look out for the guide wearing Blue Badge lanyard

Meeting point

Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

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The British Museum

Come with me on my tour of the treasure trove that is The British Museum! Firstly, with the help of the Rosetta stone, we will decipher the hieroglyphs of ancient Egyptian script and have a go at reading some ancient scripts. Then, we will learn about Egyptian gods and the rituals associated with life and death - which will make a visit to the gallery of Egyptian Mummies even more memorable! Afterwards, we carry on to visit the Assyrian and Greek empires and see jaw-dropping pieces, from the Winged Bulls of Khorsabad to the Parthenon Marbles. Learn about cuneiform, a script that goes back to 3500BC and was used to write several languages of the ancient Middle East. Let’s finish our adventure by discovering major finds of buried treasure, such as hoards of precious coins, the Roman silver banqueting service from Mildenhall and a King’s helmet from a ship burial in Suffolk. We’ll also learn about the mysterious Lewis chessmen and their influence on a scary scene in a Harry Potter movie!

Duration 180 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Provided by Londontours4familiesandkids

What our experts say

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    Meet your guide at the phone booth.
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    Visit the nearby Great Russell Street for snacks.
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    Consider a stroll in Russell Square after.
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    Take advantage of the museum's free amenities.
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    Arrive early to explore the museum’s shop.

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