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British Museum Audio Tour & Priority Entrance Tickets

British Museum main entrance with visitors in London, UK.
British Museum entrance with visitors, highlighting audio tour and priority access.
Elgin Marbles displayed in the British Museum, London, highlighting Greek heritage.
Enlightenment Room exhibits at British Museum, London with historical artifacts.

Skip the lines and explore the British Museum's treasures with a priority entry ticket and a personalized audio guide with this ticket.

Highlights

  • Skip the long queues and maximize your museum experience with priority entry to the British Museum, allowing you to spend more time exploring.

  • Enjoy a personalized tour with multilingual audio guides in languages like English and French, and explore the museum at your own pace.

  • Learn about Chinese scrolls and ancient Egyptian mummies through informational displays in addition to your audio guide.

  • Ideal for families, couples, or solo travelers, explore Bloomsbury on a guided walking tour and see the Weiner Holocaust Library.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to the British Museum

  • Audio guide in English, Italian, French, German and Spanish

  • Guided walking tour of Bloomsbury district

Exclusions

  • Audio guide headsets

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Personalized journey through time

Skip the long lines and dive straight into the heart of British and global history with these priority entry tickets. With audio guides available in English, Italian, French, German, and Spanish, get insightful commentary on each exhibit, enhancing your understanding of the artifacts on display. Check out the multimedia displays next to each artifact, bringing history to life and making your experience more engaging.

Historical treasures and artifacts

Marvel at the Rosetta Stone, the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics; the Parthenon Sculptures, the pinnacle of ancient Greek art and architecture; the Egyptian mummies, and more. Your tickets also include a guided walk through the Bloomsbury district. Pass by iconic landmarks such as the Cabmen's Shelter and Wiener Holocaust Library, and learn about these attractions from your guide and get your questions answered in real-time.

British Museum

Monday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:45 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:45 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:45 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:45 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 08:30 PMlast entry 08:15 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:45 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:45 PM

What to bring

  • Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.

  • Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

  • Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

What’s not allowed

  • Keep in mind that drones, alcohol, large bags heavier than 8kg, wheeled cases, folding bicycles, and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • Facilities: parking, restroom, cloakroom, and free Wi-Fi.

  • Cloakroom fees include: coats £2, bags up to 4kg £2.50, bags 4-8kg £5, and umbrellas £1.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

  • Show your ticket at Caffè Tropea.

  • Address: Russell Sq, London WC1B 5EH, United Kingdom.

  • Host identifier: Your host will be in a green ‘Vox City’ uniform.

Get directions to the redemption point

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