Churchill War Rooms and Wartime London
2.5
hour
guided
Group Size
Max 8
Tour Duration
2.5 Hours
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Free Cancellation up to 24 hrs
Highlights generally include:
• The Rosetta Stone — the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs, this artifact unlocked the secrets of an ancient civilization and remains one of the museum's most famous treasures.
• The Parthenon Marbles — Admire these masterpieces of 5th-century Greek sculpture, removed by Lord Elgin from the Parthenon in Athens and now one of the museum's most debated treasures.
• The Egyptian Mummies — Explore the museum's world-class collection of mummies, sarcophagi, and burial artifacts, offering a glimpse into ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
• The Lewis Chessmen — A striking set of medieval chess pieces carved from walrus ivory, these 12th-century figures provide insight into the Viking-era world of Scotland and Scandinavia.
• The Sutton Hoo Treasure — One of the greatest archaeological finds in British history, this Anglo-Saxon burial hoard includes a breathtaking helmet, intricate gold jewelry, and finely crafted weapons.
Discover the British Museum, home to one of the world's most extraordinary collections of over eight million artifacts spanning six millennia!
On this tour, our expert guide will transport you across continents and through time, revealing the remarkable stories behind the museum's most treasured exhibits.
Unravel the mysteries of Ancient Egypt before the Rosetta Stone and the Mummy of Katebet. Marvel at the Parthenon Marbles, masterpieces of Greek classical sculpture that once adorned the Acropolis. Next, journey east to the empires of Assyria and Babylon where you'll encounter the colossal, winged bulls that once guarded the palace of ancient kings.
Return to Britain and trace its history from Roman rule to the medieval era, uncovering the intricate treasures of the Sutton Hoo burial and exquisite Roman silverware. By the end of this tour, you'll have traveled through thousands of years of history, gaining a deeper appreciation for the cultures, innovations, and legacies that shaped our world.
• GUIDED MUSEUM TOUR (with Reserved Entry Tickets Included)
• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
• DURATION 2.5 HOURS
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE FOOD AND DRINKS
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE HOTEL PICKUP OR DROP-OFF (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE GRATUITIES (optional)
• TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE OR COAT STORAGE
Our guide was perfect. Many thanks to Becky Laxton-Bass for bringing history to life during to our tour. Her knowledge made this tour unforgettable.
25 December 2024
The guide showed us very carefully and clearly. It was very interesting to see the different historical things. It was easy to understand that they were separated by country. It was friendly and fun.
28 December 2024
Our guided tour was wonderful. Having a knowledgeable guide was essential as there is simply so much to see, and our guide, Jake, was excellent. He has an incredible knowledge of the museum, and explained their history of the museum, including its founding, changes, and controversies. He guided us through, and showed some of the most significant objects, and explained their creation and history to in great depth. This tour was very enjoyable and worth experiencing.
02 January 2025
Lawrence did an amazing job. He is a storyteller that keeps the whole experience engaging. He met us early and saved a spot in the que.
18 April 2025
Stéph was amazing! Our 9 year old and 14 year old were both riveted, no small feat. Best tour in London! Got us right in and guided us to the top attractions.
20 April 2025
This tour was outstanding. Steph was our incredible tour guide. If she had been my history teacher when I was in school, I would have become a history major! She was extremely knowledgeable , fun and entertaining for adults and our 8 and 17 year olds. I cannot recommend this tour and Steph enough. Definitely a highlight of our trip! Thank you!!!
23 June 2025
Fantastic tour! Our guide Stephanie was extremely knowledgeable and expertly guided us through the highlights of the museum with her very engaging personality. She clearly loves what she does! We would absolutely request her on a return visit to London. Thanks for reminding us that history is fascinating and relevant!
12 August 2025
James was very knowledgeable but even before the tour started he reached out to make sure we knew where to meet as my phone number was wrong on the ticket. He guided 5 of us through the crowded galleries and shared his enthusiasm on many different topics and works of art. One of our party fell ill and he coordinated efforts to take care of her and then continued on our tour even though the 2.5 hours was up. Very well done. I'm not sure how I could have enjoyed this huge museum and collection without his guidance.
06 September 2025
Such a memorable tour. If you want a good overview of the museum with someone who knows art history and is able to share her knowledge in a very enthusiastic manner, then Steph is your guide!
06 September 2025
A great visit, Mathilda gave us some very interesting details and context. We're out of time flying. I highly recommend it
08 September 2025
Matilda did an extraordinary job, led us through the museum with a lot of interesting data. Always attentive and making us notice many details. Great experience
08 September 2025
Matilda did a fantastic job of guiding us through the museum, describing the objects, and explaining their history. This tour is a must for first time visitors to the museum.
08 September 2025
Matilda was our guide- she was energetic and very knowledgeable. We rate her 5 stars!This is the perfect tour to take if you are new to this very overwhelming museum!
08 September 2025
our guide, James, did a wonderful job of picking the highlights of the museum for us to see. He was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable and brought the museum to life. I highly recommend this tour with James as the guide.
08 September 2025
Excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable and had lots of fun information that she shared. I’d definitely recommend this tour.
11 September 2025
I do these secret food tours everywhere I go. Anna was terrific, so knowledgeable and funny. Very generous portions and lots of history. Well worth it, ask for Anna.
12 September 2025
Very well versed in all topics. Great visit to huge museum. Matilda was our guide and made the visit personalized for us. Thanks for making our visit special.
12 September 2025
I can’t imagine doing this place without a guide..,you learn so much that you can’t possibly learn from just staring at things. Highly recommend!
18 July 2025
Beat museum we’ve ever been too! Highlight of our London trip. Becky was so enriching in her knowledge in every thing we observed. She never skipped a beat when asked a question. She was wonderful! Thank you for showing is a great tour of the museum.
03 August 2025
Andi was fantastic guide on our British Museum tour..very knowledgeable…very organized…very passionate about his job..glad we took this tour
09 August 2025
What a wonderful tour of The British Museum! Our guide Stephanie K. was absolutely fabulous, providing in depth knowledge and a great perspective! We would have never navigated the museum so easily on our own without tons of time planning.
09 August 2025
We had a great time on our tour and Laurence M. was a great tour guide. He made sure we hit all the highlights but also showed us many hidden treasures. He was extremely knowledgeable and funny as well.
10 August 2025
Jeremy was one of the best guides. He was organized and very knowledgeable. Jeremy is amazing for kids , adults and families alike.
18 August 2025
What a wonderful experience!! This is one of the most interesting places in the world. There is so much there that having a guide is a must. Ours was excellent!
01 September 2025
I can’t imagine going to the British Museum without a guide! Matilda was a fantastic guide for our group of 7. She’s extremely knowledgable and steered us to the highlights of the collection. We’ve taken a lot of museum tours and Matilda is one of the best guides we’ve encountered. And the museumIs amazing!
03 September 2025
Andy L. was a very good guide. Smart, engaging and very knowledgeable. His credentials for being a tour guide were such that he put everything we saw into a logical and geopolitical context and perspective. You'd need a week to see the whole museum so 2 hours barely scratched the surface but his insights and tips on where to go after the tour ended were invaluable.
10 September 2025
Jamie was very professional, personable & communicated in a timely manner. In depth discussion of some of the most well known artifacts rather than a broad brush of many. Highly recommend if that style works well for you.
13 September 2025
We had a fantastic experience with the guided city tour. The itinerary was perfectly balanced with fun and learning. The guide made sure everyone was comfortable and answered all our questions with patience.
29 May 2025
Outstanding private tour guide. Even though the weather was poor, the tour guide made the tour very enjoyable. She was great, very knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour without hesitation.
01 May 2025
Great guide. Excellent service and kid-friendly. It is definitely worth it especially you would like to maximise your time to visit the museum.
01 May 2025
Guide was exceptionally well informed and added humor to his interesting delivery. Would recommend this walking tour to anyone who enjoys a historical review of the city.
01 May 2025
We went on Babylon's tour with London and decided to book through them again in Barcelona. Once again they were great. Barcelona is an amazing city and was nice to get there and see the city from a local's perspective.
01 May 2025
