Understand the Bible
Connect People and History
Many students of the Bible feel like the Bible is just words on a page
London Bible Tours takes you through the British Museum, connecting numerous artifacts to Bible verses, helping you to discover the common thread that weaves the books and people together.
- Certain sections of the Bible are "black boxes"
- How do Abraham, Moses and David fit into the Biblical timeline?
- You Bible study suffers
- You find it hard to explain the Bible to others
- How did the empires of the time affect Israel?
- Is the Bible even historically reliable?
- You have nagging doubts about the Bible’s reliability
During the tour, you'll remember the connections in two distinct ways:
1. Reading the Bible for yourself
Instead of hearing the tour guide’s interpretation of the passage, you’ll read the verses in your own preferred translation. By reading the verse in front of the artifact, you’ll remember the artifact and the verse better.
2. Socratic questioning
Instead of listening to a tour guide’s one-way talk, you will be asked asked a series of gentle questions that prompt you to the answer. Self-discovery is the best way to learn, and by saying the answer in front of the artifact, you’ll remember the artifact better.
Your Journey to Biblical Clarity Starts with these Four Empires
Egypt: The World of Joseph and Moses
- Egypt gives birth to the chosen people of God
- Understand some of the numerous Egyptian gods and symbols
- Artifacts from Joseph's world in ancient Egypt
“Standing before these massive pharaoh statues—Moses confronted THESE massive egos! The scale is incredible!”
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
“Assyrian war machine reliefs—these weren’t primitive people. They were technological marvels!”
Greece: Paul's Missionary World
- See Parthenon sculptures from Athens, and a Temple of Artemis column drum from Ephesus both of which Paul must have seen
- Look at a bust of Alexander the Great, who had a profound impact on the New Testament
- Understand Paul's connection to the Greek gods
“The Parthenon sculptures from Athens during Paul’s era—I could picture him walking through THESE cities preaching!”
Rome: The New Testament Timeline
- Connect the names of 3 Roman emperors in the Bible with their faces
- See how the New Testament timeline can be defined by the 7 major Roman emperors of the first century
- Coins and objects from Jesus's world
“Seeing the seven most consequential Roman emperors—WOW! You realize Jesus, Paul, and Revelation all lived under THESE rulers!”
Your Journey to Biblical Clarity
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
Note: Please note that these smaller 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 • Egyptian • Vespasian, Titus, Domitian (Revelation period)
Do I need to book British Museum tickets separately?
No! Museum admission is included in your tour price. We handle all entry arrangements.
Is this suitable for teenagers?
Absolutely! Many parents tell us their teens were amazed to discover these "boring Bible stories" were actually sophisticated ancient history. We recommend ages 12+ for full engagement.
What if I'm not very familiar with the Bible?
No problem! Our guides provide all necessary biblical context. You'll learn the stories alongside seeing the artifacts, making both more memorable.
How historically accurate is the tour?
Our guides have biblical studies and archaeology backgrounds. We focus on historically verified artifacts and archaeological evidence from the biblical periods.
Can I combine this with the National Gallery tour?
Yes! We offer a complete experience package combining both tours. Many customers find this creates the ultimate biblical transformation journey.
