+15Egyptian Museum Private Half-Day Tour – Cairo
Description
Discover the treasures of the pharaohs on a private half-day tour of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, one of the most famous museums in the world. It is a great choice for history lovers, families and anyone with only a few hours in Cairo.
We pick you up from your hotel or any address in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Tours start between 09:00 and 11:00, and the whole tour takes about 4 hours, with around 2 to 3 hours inside the museum, depending on your pace.
The museum holds one of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian antiquities, with royal statues, decorated sarcophagi, jewelry, mummies and everyday objects from thousands of years of history.
Your licensed Egyptologist guide takes you to the highlights and tells the stories behind them, including the gold mask and silver coffin of King Psusennes I from the treasures of Tanis, the Narmer Palette and the treasures of Yuya and Thuya. Tutankhamun's collection is now on display at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Choose your option: Essential includes hotel transfers, the private vehicle and the guide. All-Inclusive also includes the museum entrance ticket and lunch at a local restaurant.
Good to know: bring your passport or a photo ID and wear comfortable shoes. Photography inside the museum follows the museum's rules and may need an extra fee. Your exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.
Highlights
- Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
- Treasures of Tanis and the Narmer Palette
- Royal statues, sarcophagi and mummies
- Licensed Egyptologist guide
- Private tour only for your group
- Hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza
Included
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or any address in Cairo and Giza
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water
- Taxes and service charges
- Museum entrance ticket and lunch (All-Inclusive option)
Not included
- Museum entrance ticket and lunch (Essential option)
- Photography fees inside the museum
- Drinks with lunch
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Know before you go
- This is a private tour, only for your group.
- Minimum 2 participants per booking.
- We can pick you up from your hotel or any address in Cairo and Giza.
- The museum visit lasts about 2 to 3 hours, depending on your pace.
- Bring your passport or a valid photo ID.
- Photography inside the museum follows the museum's current rules and may need an extra fee.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour
Select your package
Frequently asked questions
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home of a huge collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, including the treasures of Tanis. Tutankhamun's collection is now at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
About 4 hours in total, with about 2 to 3 hours inside the museum.
It is included in the All-Inclusive option, together with lunch. With the Essential option you pay the ticket at the museum.
Yes. The car and the guide are only for your group, with a minimum of 2 participants per booking.
Your exact pickup time depends on your pickup location in Cairo or Giza and is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.
Royal statues, decorated sarcophagi, jewelry, mummies, the Narmer Palette and the treasures of Tanis, with your licensed Egyptologist guide.
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