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Unleash your inner Indiana Jones on an unforgettable journey through the world’s greatest museum—perfect for families, history buffs, and the endlessly curious!

Highlights

• Explore the greatest collection of ancient treasures ever assembled.
• Gain a deeper understanding of world history with a qualified archaeologist
• Learn how Egyptian hieroglyphs and Sumerian cuneiform were deciphered
• Study the science of archaeology and discover how ancient objects are dated

Description

Follow in the footsteps of the 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. Unlock the secrets of the British Museum's extraordinary collection with a qualified archaeologist, tracing humanity's journey from the Stone Age to the modern age.  You'll get to grips with the history of human civilization, exploring our earliest origins in Africa, the first civilizations in Mesopotamia and the first cities, as well as the great empires of Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and Rome, and what happened after they collapsed. 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 artifacts such as the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Marbles, the Sutton Hoo Helmet, and the Lewis Chessmen. Then, join some fun and play one of the world's most ancient board games, The Royal Game of Ur, whose rules were deciphered by British Museum scholars. Hear about the geniuses who decoded ancient languages such as Egyptian hieroglyphs and Sumerian cuneiform, the world's earliest written language. Finally, uncover the science behind archaeology—how ancient sites become buried, how relics are dated, and the mysteries that still puzzle us today.

Includes

Qualified archaeologist guide Entrance (free) Guided tour

Important Information

• This tour is suitable for people with limited mobility, please contact us if you have special requirements

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund