Around the world in 90 minutes tour

Gallery talks & tours

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Various dates

16+

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Event information

Various dates

11.30–13.00
14.00–15.30
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Various galleries
Information Desk (Great Court)

Price

• £15

Suitable for an adult audience (16+)

Children aged 12+ may attend if accompanied by an adult. All attendees – including children – must have a prebooked ticket.

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Explore some of the most famous objects on display at the Museum on this guided highlights tour.

Follow our knowledgeable volunteer tour guide on a journey of discovery around the galleries. See spectacular sculptures from ancient Greece, explore life and death in ancient Egypt and get closer to many more highlights from the collection.

Booking information:

• The tours will begin at 11.30 and 14.00 and will last for 90 minutes.
• We advise that you get to the British Museum early to allow sufficient time to pass through security, as long queues can form.
• Please meet at the Information Desk in the Great Court about 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
• The maximum number of places per session is 20 people.
• This tour is suitable for an adult audience (16+).
• Children aged 12+ may attend if accompanied by an adult. All attendees – including children – must have a prebooked ticket.

Scheduled dates

July 2026

• Friday 10 July
• Saturday 11 July
• Sunday 12 July
• Friday 17 July
• Saturday 18 July
• Sunday 19 July
• Friday 24 July
• Saturday 25 July
• Sunday 26 July
• Friday 31 July

August 2026

• Saturday 01 August
• Sunday 02 August
• Friday 07 August
• Saturday 08 August
• Sunday 09 August
• Friday 14 August
• Saturday 15 August
• Sunday 16 August
• Friday 21 August
• Saturday 22 August
• Sunday 23 August
• Friday 28 August
• Saturday 29 August
• Sunday 30 August