Egyptian Museum in Cairo Tour

Step back in time with a guided half-day tour of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, Cairo.

  • Type: Private

  • Duration: 4 Hours

  • Location(s):

  • Avg Rate: $45 Per Person 

  • ID: HD-CAI-06

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Embark on a captivating half-day journey through Egypt’s rich and mysterious past at the world-renowned Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Home to the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities, the museum offers an unparalleled glimpse into ancient Egyptian civilization.

Your expert guide will lead you through thousands of artifacts that span over 5,000 years of history.

This immersive experience is perfect for history lovers and curious travelers alike.

Whether it’s your first visit or a return to marvel at the wonders once more, the Egyptian Museum never fails to impress.

Including/Excluding

    Including/Excluding:

  • Private Transfers to/from Hotel

  • Egyptologist Tour Guide

  • Entrance Fees

  • Mineral Water during the Tour

  • Taxes and Service Charges

  • Meals that are not mentioned

  • Tips and Gratuities

  • Items not included in the itinerary

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Tour Overview

  • Hotel Pickup & Arrival at the Museum

    Pick-up from your Cairo or Giza hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

    Arrive at the Egyptian Museum and meet your licensed Egyptologist guide.

  • Highlights

    Overview of the museum’s history and layout.

    Explore Old Kingdom and Middle Kingdom artifacts.

    View massive statues, sarcophagi, and relics from ancient temples.

     

    Must-sees:

    • Statues of Pharaohs and gods
    • Narmer Palette – marks the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt
    • Seated scribe statue – famous for its lifelike realism
  • Wrap-Up & Museum Gift Shop

    Free time to revisit a favorite exhibit or browse the museum gift shop.

    Q&A with your guide and optional photo stops.

  • Drop-Off at Your Hotel

    Depart the museum and return to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

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$45 per person

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The tour lasts approximately 4 hours

It includes private hotel pickup and drop-off (in Cairo or Giza), licensed Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, mineral water, taxes and service charges.

Meals (unless otherwise mentioned), tips/gratuities, and any pre- or post-tour extras beyond the itinerary.

It’s ideal for anyone with an interest in ancient Egyptian history and artefacts — whether it’s your first visit or a repeat visit to the museum. 

If you have very young children or mobility issues, just let us know ahead so we can accommodate.

You’ll get a solid overview of the museum’s history and layout, explore Old Kingdom and Middle Kingdom artefacts, see massive statues, sarcophagi, the famous Seated Scribe statue and the Narmer Palette.

The tour ends with free time at the museum, you can revisit favourite exhibits or browse the gift shop. If you want to stay even longer, we can arrange it, but it may require some adjustments.

It’s a private tour: you get exclusive service. Pricing depends on group size (1 person upward).

Wear comfortable shoes (you’ll be walking inside the museum). Bring a camera (photos allowed, though some special items may restrict flash). And bring a layer in case parts of the museum are cool.

You book via our website (link on tour page). We’ll need your tour date, number of guests and hotel pickup info. Payment terms are specified at booking. Or you can contact us anytime via the contact page to help you with the booking.

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