Marvels at the British Museum: Rosetta Stone, Parthenon, Mummies
Overview
Embark on an enriching exploration of The British Museum's treasures with our licensed guide, designed to showcase the highlights in just a few captivating hours. Begin your journey by marveling at the magnificent ceiling and the awe-inspiring glass roof of the Great Court, a masterpiece in itself.
Your adventure continues as you encounter the world-renowned "Rosetta Stone," a crucial artifact in the decoding of Egyptian hieroglyphics, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient communication. Explore the intriguing Parthenon Sculptures, with a history marked by controversy as they were taken from Athens by Lord Elgin, the former British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
Delve into the Ancient Egypt galleries, where an extensive collection of Egyptian mummies awaits, along with the captivating relics of the Anglo-Saxon "Sutton Hoo" burial site.
What's Included
- Online support at the time of boarding the tour
- British Museum Guided Tour
- Pick up from hotel
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The tour is on foot and comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The British Museum is huge, so be prepared for a lot of walking.
- Please arrive at the museum entrance at least 15 minutes before your scheduled travel time.
- This tour is not private
- If the time you choose is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore by booking you are aware of this possible change and therefore we warn you so as not to have complaints later, or requests for refunds, which will not be taken into consideration. Example: If you choose the 10:00 time slot and is not available you will be moved to the first available slot, 14:00 . Thank you.
- Important notice for last minute bookings (on the same day or from one day to the next): in case of lack of places the customer will be placed on the day following the booked date.
- "Skip the Line" means that instead of waiting in the normal long queue, the customer enters a fast, priority queue, together with the other customers who have chosen this option
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Online support at the time of boarding the tour.
- British Museum Guided Tour.
- Pick up from hotel.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Marvels at the British Museum: Rosetta Stone, Parthenon, Mummies is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Marvels at the British Museum: Rosetta Stone, Parthenon, Mummies will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Online support at the time of boarding the tour
- British Museum Guided Tour
- Pick up from hotel
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The tour is on foot and comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The British Museum is huge, so be prepared for a lot of walking.
- Please arrive at the museum entrance at least 15 minutes before your scheduled travel time.
- This tour is not private
- If the time you choose is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore by booking you are aware of this possible change and therefore we warn you so as not to have complaints later, or requests for refunds, which will not be taken into consideration. Example: If you choose the 10:00 time slot and is not available you will be moved to the first available slot, 14:00 . Thank you.
- Important notice for last minute bookings (on the same day or from one day to the next): in case of lack of places the customer will be placed on the day following the booked date.
- "Skip the Line" means that instead of waiting in the normal long queue, the customer enters a fast, priority queue, together with the other customers who have chosen this option
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
