Spend some precious alone time with some of the most impressive pieces in the British Museum’s treasured collection on this extra special private access tour. Setting out ahead of the crowds, this tour takes you inside the British Museum before it even opens to the public, allowing you to experience the peaceful space as very few others have before.
British Museum VIP Private Access - Alone with the Rosetta Stone
Summary Description
Highlights
- - Experience the British Museum before it opens to the public.
- - Unlock the door to the Rosetta Stone & spend alone time with the museum’s treasured Egyptian collection.
- - Enjoy fascinating insights from an experienced, expert guide.
- - Visit Ancient Greece, Egypt, China and South East Asia in one morning.
Description
Your tour begins with a brief introduction from your expert guide, who not only holds the key to one of the magnificent rooms inside, but also the key to unlocking the secrets and stories behind some of the museum’s most beautiful curiosities.
Beginning by unlocking the door to Ancient Egypt, you’ll come face to face with the Rosetta Stone and stirring Ramesses II, and spend some uninterrupted time taking in the fascinating stories that surround them.
As the public now begins to trickle in to the building, your tour is on to a still-quiet Ancient Greece and to the Parthenon Marbles and stirring Lely’s Venus. From there you’ll be immersed in the Life, Death and Afterlife of Ancient Egypt, where a mummy of a cat and the Gebelein Man (aka ‘Ginger’) are awaiting your discovery.
Meet the spellbinding Bronze Statue of Tara in China and South East Asia, and learn all about the ornate ceramic tiles of the Ming Dynasty before finally finishing up with the beautifully preserved Hoa Hakananai’a of the iconic Easter Island moai.
This special tour of the British Museum is truly a once-in-a-lifetime way to experience one of the world’s most impressive collections of human history, art and culture.
Sites Visited:
• Ancient Egypt - Rosetta Stone, Ramesses II
• Ancient Greece - Parthenon Marbles, Lely’s Venus
• China & South East Asia - Ming Dynasty, Bronze Statue of Tara,
• Hoa Hakananai’a of the Easter Island moai
Included / Excluded
- British Museum before opening
- Passionate, Local Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Starbucks, 51 Great Russell Street, Holborn, London, GB
Start Location Notes: This tour meets in front of Starbucks, 51 Great Russell Street, Holborn, WC1B 3BA, opposite the British Museum gates.
Start Location Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Starbucks/@51.5182416,-0.1257768,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x6d916282c129ab41!8m2!3d51.5182416!4d-0.1257768
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Go
- Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
- Please note that guests can only carry small handbags inside the British Museum.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Options and Pricing
2020 Pricing
| 2020 Pricing | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (15 - 99 years) | £79.00 |
| Child (2 - 14 years) | £69.00 |
| Infant (0 - 1 years) | N/A |
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 165 minutes
- Category: Attractions / Museums
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