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British Museum

British Museum

Audio Guide · 52 min · English

4.6· 5 reviews
Eleanor Margaret Ashworth

Eleanor Margaret Ashworth

Historian & London Heritage Expert

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Walking Tour
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About this tour

Journey through 2 million years of human history in the world's oldest national museum. From Egyptian mummies to Greek gods, uncover the stories behind humanity's greatest treasures.

Chapters · 8

1

Main Entrance and Great Court

0:00
2

Egyptian Sculpture Gallery

7:21
3

Egyptian Mummies Gallery

14:20
4

Parthenon Sculptures Gallery

21:52
5

Medieval Gallery - Lewis Chessmen

27:20
6

Enlightenment Gallery

32:54
7

Reading Room

38:30
8

Great Court Farewell

44:26

Starting point

Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom

4.6

5 reviews

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Sofia Martinez

Barcelona, Spain

18 days ago

The narrator's voice drew me in from the very first room, and by the time I reached the Egyptian galleries, I felt like I was walking alongside ancient civilizations. The segment about the Rosetta Stone was absolutely fascinating - I'd walked past it so many times before without really understanding its significance. What impressed me most was how the tour connected artifacts from different cultures, showing how human creativity has always been universal. The pacing was perfect, giving me time to really absorb each piece without feeling rushed.

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James Chen

Toronto, Canada

1 months ago

Brilliant storytelling that made the ancient world feel alive and immediate. The directions were spot-on, and I never felt lost even during the busiest afternoon crowds. Only wish there had been a bit more about the Greek sculptures section.

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Amara Okafor

Lagos, Nigeria

1 months ago

The way this tour weaves together stories from across continents is remarkable - I found myself completely absorbed in the narrative about trade routes connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe. The section on the Benin Bronzes was particularly moving and well-researched. Even though I've visited many museums, this experience made me see how collections like this reflect our shared human journey rather than just isolated artifacts.

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Erik Lindberg

Stockholm, Sweden

2 months ago

Used this during a rainy London afternoon and it completely transformed what could have been a typical museum visit. The audio quality was excellent, and the tour managed to highlight pieces I would have easily missed on my own.

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Priya Sharma

Mumbai, India

3 months ago

Worth every penny for the depth of research alone. The stories behind each artifact made the 52 minutes fly by.

$0.99 USD

52 min tour

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