ManchesterMarvels at the British Museum: Rosetta Stone, Parthenon, Mummies
Marvels at the British Museum: Rosetta Stone, Parthenon, Mummies is a 2-hour sightseeing tour in London. £73.32 — 58% below the London median tour price of £175.92, across 598 priced tours. It holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews. Listed under Tours & Sightseeing, History, Outdoor Activities, Arts & Culture. The median tour price in London is £175.92, measured across 598 priced tours. The 25th-percentile tour price in London is £64.24, measured across 598 priced tours.
London⏱ 2 hours★5.0(8 Rating)From £73
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.
Key facts
- £73.32 — 58% below the London median tour price of £175.92, across 598 priced tours.
- 2 h — 20% shorter than the London median of 2 h 30 min, across 593 tours.
- The median tour price in London is £175.92, measured across 598 priced tours.
- The 25th-percentile tour price in London is £64.24, measured across 598 priced tours.
- The 75th-percentile tour price in London is £345, measured across 598 priced tours.
- The median tour in London runs 2 h 30 min, measured across 593 tours with a published duration.
- 98% of London's 598 categorised tours carry the "Tours & Sightseeing" tag, the most common of 18 categories in the city.
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