EGYPT · THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUM IN CAIRO
27 tours
The old museum on Tahrir Square is stacked to the ceiling and almost unnavigable without a guide, which is exactly why a guided visit pays here. Tutankhamun’s gold has been moving out to the Grand Egyptian Museum in stages, so check which building your tour actually enters. Below are the best museum tours in Cairo, priced, with what each covers.
Private Cairo day to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, with hotel pickup, lunch, admissions, plus Egyptologist guidance.
“A perfect tour to experience Cairo. Our guide was FABULOUS! She’s very knowledgeable, accommodating to our requests , time flexible and pleasant to be with. Our driver was always smiling- them together was a great team to spend a whole day with.”
Private 8 to 10 hour Cairo tour covering Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar with camel ride, lunch, and pickup.
“Our guide was so lovely and knowledgeable. Very friendly with fantastic English. Made the day very pleasant.”
Egyptologist-led Cairo to Giza tour: Grand Egyptian Museum, pyramids, Great Sphinx, Khafre Valley Temple, camel ride and lunch.
“The tour was excellent. Our guide, Ehab, was perfect, he explained everything about the sights we visited and was very friendly and professional. The driver was also very good and punctual, and everything went exactly as described in the program. The pick-up from and back to the hotel was perfectly organized. We highly recommend this tour. Great job, Ehab, thank you so much!”
From Hurghada to Cairo in one long day: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with an expert guide, Egyptian Museum, and optional Nile boat.
“Bus was ours for the day so belongings safe on board all day. Driver Emad & Zyad very kind always stopping when we needed facilities and always accompanying us. Cold drinks free all day. Stopped at a lovely clean place for lunch which was included. Food was excellent. Our guides Sarwat & Omar were wonderful. Very knowledgeable. Took us to all the best places. Took great photos!! Didn’t change us extra at any point or want tips. Felt very confident and safe with them all which I needed as was travelling with a child. Great trip *****”
Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum day with local lunch, hotel pickup, and line-skipping Egyptologist guidance in Cairo.
“Egypt has been on my bucket list for a while and I had been really looking forward to this trip. The tour left us with a bad taste in our mouth. Pros: The pyramids were great as well as the Sphinx. The camel ride was interesting, although a bit scary at first. The guide Sam Read more”
Private Giza pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum with a camel ride, hotel pickup, lunch option, and Khan el-Khalili time.
“Must do if you have limited days in Cairo. The guide Ahmed and driver Mohamed was great. .safe , beautiful trip, personal photos and more.”
Guided Cairo day trip covering the Egyptian Museum, Saladin’s Citadel, and Old Cairo, with optional Nile felucca and great guides.
“Amazing tour. My guide was Mohamed Ammash and he went above and beyond. He made me feel really comfortable and told an interesting story through the museum that was structured and easy to follow. I had the same experience with the citadel and at Old Cairo. Even though we visited a lot of places I never felt rushed. Ammash allowed me to take my time to take pictures and more so to admire the views and reflect on the story he so excellently narrated at every spot. You can tell he loves his city and culture. He also helped with pictures, bought me fresh juice, snacks and water, always making…”
Hurghada to Cairo day tour with Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, plus Egyptologist guide and lunch.
“we loved every minute of this trip! yes it wont sugar coat it , it is a ling journey. but highly worth it. Our guide for the journey, his name is Emad and the driver who i forget his name were bith fantastic, made sure at any stops we were all looked after and found our bus again safely. and have us any advice as necessary. we were provided with plenty water and snacks on both outgoing and return journey and the lunch provided was very good at a local buffet style restaurant. Emad was happy to give us lots of information and answer all our questions. The woman who…”
Skip-the-line QR entry to Egypt’s Egyptian Museum, including Tutankhamun’s treasures, with easy scanning and plenty to see across two levels.
“We loved seeing all the treasures from King Tut tomb”
Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and New Grand Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist, hotel pickup, skip-the-line entry, lunch, optional camel ride.
“"Nahafinaritra loatra!" In Malagasy, to say it was more than amazing, you can't find a better deal than this one. A special thanks to Mo, the best of the best guides in Cairo and surely in Egypt, I would trust him anywhere in the world 😁 Timing perfect, a great photograph, so fleRead more”
Eight-hour Cairo day tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan al-Khalili, with pickup, Egyptologist guide, and lunch.
“Spent the day guided a guided tour around the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum by Ahmed Elgohary, I couldn’t recommend him anymore! The knowledge he displayed throughout was second to none, you could feel his passion for his job and nothing was too much and he made this an unbelievable experience”
Full day Cairo trip from Hurghada with Egyptologist-guided Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, felucca Nile cruise, lunch.
“We got picked up at the hotel on time. The bus was a big bus. The driver was nice and also the tour guide. He spoke perfectly German English, and I guess some other languages. He explained everything and made it a great tour. The drive Read more”
A private Cairo highlights day pairing the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Khan el-Khalili, and Coptic Cairo, with pickup and flexible upgrades.
“Reservé el tour el 17 de julio para el 24 de julio para 3 personas en la opción de El Museo Egipcio, la Ciudadela, el Bazar Khan Khalil y el Cairo Antiguo El Cairo Con un guía en español (Incluye todas las entradas Duración: 9 horas). 2 días antes del tour me escriben por WhatsApp para acordar el tour porque quieren comercializarla, entonces al parecer tengo que pagar yo las entradas (+40 €). Lo que me disgusto fue que en la aplicación pusieran que incluía todas las entradas por el precio que pagué y que luego no sea así, para eso no lo pongan que está incluido. Luego les escribo…”
Tour from Hurghada to Cairo for the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Sphinx, and a 30-minute Nile boat ride, with pickup and lunch.
“Abdo our tour guide was kin, friendly & knowledgeable. The trips to the perfume shop was great. Seeing the Pyramids up close was amazing amazing”
Private 4-hour Egyptian Museum Cairo tour with hotel pickup, Egyptologist guide, and guided highlights like Tutankhamun treasures and royal mummies.
“Thank you Hosni for a great experience! I loved the insights you provided on the Egypt museum exhibits. And we made it on time for the opening to miss most of the crowds. You were very pleasant company on the tour. And thanks to Khaled for excellent driving”
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