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The Odyssey Tour: Ancient Greece at the British Museum

By Artefact Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £35 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Discover the wonders of ancient Greece on a 90-minute guided tour at the British Museum. Led by an experienced art historian, this small group tour (maximum 6 guests) offers an exploration of the museum's Greek collections, focusing on the epic tales of the Odyssey. Engage with fascinating stories about mythology, history, and daily life as you view remarkable artefacts from the Bronze Age to the Roman period. Perfect for families and visitors eager to delve deeper into the world of ancient civilisations.

  • 90-minute small group tour, max 6 participants
  • Focus on ancient Greek culture through the lens of the Odyssey
  • Explore highlights from the Minoan and Mycenaean galleries
  • Ideal for families and history enthusiasts looking to connect with the past

Activity location

  • The British Museum
    • Great Russell Street
    • WC1B 3DG, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The British Museum
    • Great Russell Street
    • WC1B 3DG, London, England, United Kingdom

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Standard rate
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Language options: English
Price details
£35.00 x 1 Adult£35.00
Total
Price is £35.00
Until Sat, 2 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

The British Museum

  • 1h 30m
- We will meet in the Great Court by the lion statue to introduce the tour. - We will explore how heroes like Odysseus and Achilles appear on Greek vases and how art used to tell their stories. - We will explore the Bronze Age world behind Troy and learn how archaeology helps us understand Homer’s era. - See how Romans and Etruscans reimagined the Odyssey and kept its storey alive.

Location

Activity location

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    The British Museum
    • Great Russell Street
    • WC1B 3DG, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The British Museum
    • Great Russell Street
    • WC1B 3DG, London, England, United Kingdom

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