Guided Tours of the British Museum, LONDON
Artefact Tours
Explore the British Museum like you’ve never seen it before.
About us
What makes Artefact Tours different
See the British Museum’s great ancient collections - Egypt, Greece, and Rome with new eyes.Our small-group tours are led by an art historian and designed for curious travellers and locals who want time to look closer, ask questions, and truly connect with the ancient world.
Meet your tour guide Nicole H.
I’m Nicole, a museum guide with degrees in History of Art (MA Hons) and Tourism & Heritage (MSc).I’ve worked with a number of cultural institutions and museums in the UK and abroad, including the National Trust and National Museums Scotland, and have years of experience leading tours.I’ve been fascinated by ancient history and archaeology since childhood - a passion I love sharing with others.
I created Artefact Tours to bring the British Museum’s ancient collections to life in small groups, at an unhurried pace, and with a focus on telling the most fascinating stories.
STARTING SPRING 2026
The Odyssey Tour: Ancient Greece at the British Museum
On this 75-minute guided tour, ancient Greek objects reveal the beliefs, journeys, and everyday world behind one of Greece’s most famous story - the Odyssey.Through carefully chosen highlights from the British Museum’s Greek collection, you’ll explore how myth, travel, and daily life shaped the way ancient Greeks understood their world.
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What to expect
A 75-minute guided tour focused on one of the most famous Greek stories
Small group format for a relaxed, interactive experience (max 6 people)
Highlights from the Minoan and Mycenaean galleries, introducing the Bronze Age cultures behind the epic
Pottery and sculpture depicting heroes from the epic tradition, brought to life through storytelling
A focused route from Classical and Hellenistic Greece into the Roman world, tracing the Odyssey’s lasting legacy
STARTING SUMMER 2026
British Museum's Greatest Cats Tour
Follow the pawprints of ancient felines through the galleries - from Egyptian goddesses to Roman pets. A playful, history-rich trail revealing how cats shaped myths, art, and everyday life across civilisations.
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What to expect
A 75-minute guided museum tour exploring the surprising history of cats in the ancient world
Small group tour (max 6 people)
A curated selection of often-overlooked objects from across the British Museum
Stories spanning myth, religion, art, and everyday life
A thoughtfully paced route that leaves room for curiosity and discovery
Small groups, big stories
With a maximum of six guests, there’s time to look closely, ask questions, and follow your curiosity - without feeling rushed or lost in a crowd.
The best of the Museum in under 90 minutes
A curated route through the galleries, designed to give you rich stories and standout objects without information overload.
Fascinating for first-timers and return visitors alike
Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, you’ll see familiar objects differently - through stories that connect people, places, and discoveries.
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