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Private British Museum Explorer Quest for Families

By LivTours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$376 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Family-friendly adventure through the British Museum
  • Interactive tour with fun activities for kids
  • Meet the mummies of Ancient Egypt
  • Explore Greek & Roman sculptures up close
  • Decode the Rosetta Stone with your kids

Activity location

  • British Museum
    • Great Russell Street
    • London, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Before security, at the main gate the entrance of the British Museum. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
    • Great Russell Street
    • London, England, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Actives book and prizes
  • Inclusions
    Highlights of the British Museum
  • Inclusions
    Rosetta Stone
  • Inclusions
    Parthenon Marbles
  • Inclusions
    Egyptian mummies
  • Inclusions
    Greek and Roman statues
  • Inclusions
    Sutton Hoo
  • Inclusions
    Lewis Chessmen & Easter Island Head
  • Exclusions
    For departures between 10 September 2026 and 11 July 2027 the Bayeux Tapestry will not be included

Know before you book

    • The interactive children’s booklets are only made in English.
    • This activity booklet is designed for children from ages 5 – 10 years old and is perfect for mixed age families.
    • Please Note: For departures between 10 September 2026 and 11 July 2027 the Bayeux Tapestry will not be included. Your tour includes a general entry ticket to the British Museum, allowing you to explore its world-famous permanent exhibitions.

What you can expect

  • Step into a world of ancient mysteries on a thrilling family adventure at the British Museum! With your private, family-friendly guide and a special Explorer Quest activity book, your kids will become mini archaeologists, solving puzzles and uncovering secrets from civilisations across the globe.

    Begin in the stunning Great Court, marvelling at the soaring glass roof and grand columns. Your guide will lead you through an interactive journey, where you’ll decode the Rosetta Stone, explore the mummies of Ancient Egypt, and uncover the treasures of Sutton Hoo, an ancient ship burial filled with incredible artefacts.

    Follow the quest through galleries of Greek and Roman sculptures, the Lewis Chessmen, and the Easter Island Head, each stop bringing history to life with stories, games, and hands-on discovery. Your kids will learn about gods, goddesses, and legendary heroes while actively engaging with the exhibits — not just looking at them!

    End your adventure at the majestic Parthenon Marbles, imagining the myths and legends carved into stone thousands of years ago. Complete your quest with a prize for your little explorers and the option to explore the museum further or relax at the café.

    Designed for families with children aged 5–10, this interactive private tour combines education, fun, and adventure to make history unforgettable.

Location

Activity location

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    British Museum
    • Great Russell Street
    • London, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Before security, at the main gate the entrance of the British Museum. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
    • Great Russell Street
    • London, England, United Kingdom