British Museum
Walking tour in London, United Kingdom
The man who first read hieroglyphs fainted and spent five days in bed.
72
minutes
Deep dive
13
stops
The world's first free national museum, told through its greatest objects and the journeys that brought them to Bloomsbury: a captured stone, a strongman's haul, a ship of rivets and a lottery that started it all.
What you'll hear
What this tour offers
- Self-guided walking tour
- 13 stops, with directions between each
- 72 minutes of narration
- Keeps playing with your phone locked
- Yours to keep, replay anytime
- Earns your London passport stamp
Where you'll be
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3DG
Things to know
Entry
Free. Book a timed slot on the museum's website to skip the walk-up queue.
Where it starts
In the forecourt on Great Russell Street, while you queue for the bag check.
Stairs
Two flights, up and down. Lifts are near both staircases.
Listening
Best with headphones. Download it in the app to listen offline.
Questions
Why does the British Museum have the Rosetta Stone?
British troops took it from the French army in Egypt under the surrender of 1801, and George III gave it to the museum in 1802. Many in Egypt want it back. Read the story
How long is the British Museum audio tour?
About 1h 12m of listening across 13 stops, at your own pace. You can pause and resume at any time.
How much does it cost?
The tour costs $7.99 USD. Your first tour in the app is free.
Do I need to book in advance?
No booking needed. Download the Trevlo app, purchase the tour, and start listening whenever you arrive. Download it in the app first if you'll be without data.
What language is the tour in?
The tour is narrated in English.