Follow in the footsteps of great archaeologists, relic hunters and explorers who acquired the treasures of the British Museum, and learn about their adventures and the hazards they braved to make their astounding discoveries.
You’ll unlock the secrets of the British Museum’s extraordinary collection with a qualified archaeologist, getting to grips with the history of human civilisation, exploring our earliest origins in Africa, to the great empires of Egypt, Assyria, Greece and Rome.
Along the way, you'll tour the British Museum's most famous galleries, including Ancient Egypt and Assyria, Ancient Greece and Rome, the Vikings and the Aztecs, discovering world-famous artefacts such as the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Marbles and the Lewis Chessmen.
You'll also have fun learning to play the world's most ancient board game, The Royal Game of Ur, whose rules were deciphered by British Museum scholars, and see how ancient scripts such a Egyptian hieroglyphs and cuneiform were deciphered.
Posted By : larsmagnet2018
Very interesting tour of the British Museum collections seen through the history of archeology. Rossa is an amazing guide. Particularly enjoyed the additional information about the archeologist that worked on the items.
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Posted On : 2024-03-04 15:17:13 
Posted By : sharron_h
Our tour guide was an absolute expert and brought the subjects to life. There were 11 in our group and he kept us all interested for over 5 hours!
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Posted On : 2024-02-18 13:12:08 
Posted By : Kristoffer_S
Very knowledgeable guide and great story teller.
More depth than breath as it focuses more on the most important items in the museum and the historical context rather than giving short descriptions of as many items as possible.
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Posted On : 2024-01-28 13:50:23
Posted By : bozidarb832
Absolutely excellent guide - I can't remember the last time (if ever) that I left a review for something, I'm usually too lazy after the fact (guilty as charged), but I felt Rossa deserved a shout-out. As a massive history nerd, his presentation of historical epochs and civilisations on display at the museum was absolutely astonishing. I learnt a lot, and he had myriad interesting anecdotes to share and was clearly very educated on the subject. Can wholeheartedly recommend, it makes the museum 1000% more interesting.
Rossa, if you read this, please organise a tour of the other parts of the museum! I would love a tour from you on China / Japan / Korea, Rome, the Americas, Africa, etc.
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Posted On : 2024-01-25 20:41:48
Posted By : Butcher
It was very informative. We were given a wide chronological introduction to archaeology, showing man in the world from our earliest times, using many of the Museums artefacts, in various of the museums rooms. It was also very enjoyable.
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Posted On : 2024-01-14 13:15:55
Posted By : Genevieve_S
On this tour, we heard awesome stories and comprehensive explanations about some highlights of the British Museum.
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Posted On : 2023-12-19 18:02:25
Posted By : Eli_B
For some reason I thought this would just be Egyptology but it was from the beginning of civilization until the Normans. The guide was amazing! Very knowledgeable. The only downside is the length. Standing for 5 hours is tough. I would have left early except I was completely enthralled. I couldn't bear the thought of missing anything. Pro-tips: the museum offers little portable folding chairs. Grab one first thing. I found one near the end and it saved me. Second, this museum is enormous and amazing. Give it several days of your time. It's completely worth it.
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Posted On : 2023-10-10 06:55:16
Posted By : Stephen_G
The tour was cancelled on the day due to illness of lecturer’s wife!!!! We wasted a considerable part of the day and when on holiday time is precious!!!! We are expecting a complete refund as a consequence.
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Posted On : 2023-08-27 16:13:59
Posted By : Christi T
Very interesting archeological course in humans history connected with Great Britain’s history. Highly professional explanations with many detailed stories. Recommended to those interested in history and archeology.
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Posted On : 2023-07-23 19:04:24
Posted By : dalerocks999
Rossa is an archaeologist.He knows so much history. What he does is find what will fascinate you about rach object he takes you to- he tells a story... he's great!
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Posted On : 2023-07-02 14:02:51
