London Bible Tours takes you through the British Museum and National Gallery, where you will read verses in front of artifacts and paintings, helping you to understand the Bible at a deeper level.
- Is your Bible study suffering?
- Are certain sections of the Bible "black boxes"?
- Is it difficult for you to relate famous Biblical people to each other through time?
- Do you find it hard to explain Biblical history to others?
- Do you want to give new life to familiar verses?
- Do you wonder if the Bible is historically reliable?
During the tour, you'll make the connections in two ways:
1. Read the Bible for yourself
Instead of hearing the tour guide’s interpretation of the passages, you’ll read the verses in your own preferred translation and language, at your speed. By reading the verse in front of the artifact or painting, you’ll remember it and the verse better.
The next time you read this verse, you’ll remember standing in the British Museum or National Gallery.
2. Guided self-discovery – No “Listen-Only Mode”
Instead of listening to a tour guide’s one-way talk, you will be asked a series of gentle questions that prompt you to the answer. Guided self-discovery is the best way to learn, and by saying the answer in front of the artifact or painting, you’ll remember it and the answer better.
Your Journey to Biblical Clarity Starts with these Four Empires in the British Museum
Experience the flow of Biblical history
Egypt: The World of Joseph and Moses
- Egypt gives birth to the chosen people of God
- Understand some of the numerous Egyptian pharaohs, gods and symbols
- Artifacts from Joseph's and Moses's world in ancient Egypt
Egypt was the first major empire to have a direct impact on Israel.
Assyria: The War Machine
- Connect the names of 5 Assyrian kings in the Bible with their faces
- Look at depictions of the military technology that was used to attack Israel
- Understand Biblical events involving Assyria that bring together historical and prophetic Bible passages
Assyria was the second major empire to have a direct impact on Israel by destroying the Kingdom of Israel.
Greece: Paul's Missionary World
- See Greek sculptures that Paul saw when he came to Greece
- Understand Paul's connection to the Greek gods
- Look at a bust of Alexander the Great, who had a profound impact on the New Testament
In the Roman Empire, Greek culture was everywhere. Paul encountered Greek thinking numerous times on his missionary journeys.
Rome: The New Testament Timeline
- Connect 3 Roman emperors, named in the Bible, with their faces
- See images of the 7 major 1st-century Roman emperors, and how they help structure the New Testament timeline
- See well-known coins and objects from Jesus's world
Experience the Roman empire in which Jesus and Paul lived.
Your Journey to Biblical Clarity
Itinerary of your transformation experience
Half-Day Tour
Egypt: gives birth to the chosen people of God
Assyria: the rod of God's anger against Israel
Greece: The culture and religion of the New Testament time
Rome: The political framework of the New Testament
Full-Day Tour
Everything in the Half-Day Tour plus:
• Mesopotamia
• Babylon
• Persia
• Roman legion
10:15am - 5:00pm
Note: Please note that the galleries are available most of the time but may be closed; other artifacts will be presented in their place
Multi-Day Tour
Everything in the Full-Day Tour but split over two days (for better learning) plus additional artifacts
Custom Tours
• Military: deep dive into the Assyrian and Roman military
• Egyptian: navigate the complex world of Egyptian pharaohs and religious beliefs
• Assyrian: explore the vast collection of artifacts within a Biblical framework
• Roman: illuminate your understanding of the New Testament by understanding the Roman empire
Is this tour for me?
Yes, if you want to illuminate familiar passages in a new light, find the Bible dull and confusing, or are unsure of its historical reliability.
What if I'm not familiar with the Bible?
No problem! You will read the relevant Bible verses right in front of the artifacts. You'll learn about the passage and the artifact.
Can I customize the tour?
Yes, you can choose whatever galleries. Please contact us ahead of time so that we can prepare.
Is this suitable for children?
Absolutely! Because of the question-based nature of the tour, kids respond well to the questioning, plus it enables the tour guide to adjust to everyone's knowledge level. No one is left behind.
Can I take photos?
Yes, you can take all of the photos you want. Clear off a lot of phone memory if you love to take photos. Photos are the best way to remember the artifacts.
Do you offer private tours?
Yes, private tours are available. You can adjust the time, content and pacing of the tour. This is a good option for those who want to deep dive into a certain section, or have young children.
What other Bible tours are available?
We also do Bible tours through the National Gallery art museum where we discuss the Bible stories behind a wide variety of paintings. Please contact us for more details.
