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The 15 Best Egyptian Museum Tours & Tickets

28 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Tutankhamun has moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum; Tahrir keeps the mummies and the old halls. These 15 make the choice for you, or take both, with entry prices and which tickets skip the queue.

Tour to Giza Pyramids and The Egyptian Museum - The Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun’s Treasures
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Tour to Giza Pyramids and The Egyptian Museum

1.Tour to Giza Pyramids and The Egyptian Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,016 reviews · from $155Our pick

Spend about eight hours with a private Egyptologist guide at the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum. You’ll see the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, the Great Sphinx, and major museum collections, including Tutankhamun’s gold and jewelry. Hotel pickup, lunch, admission fees, and return transport are included.

“Our host Sam was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about ancient Egypt. Hearing the history whilst walking around pyramids and through artefacts made for an amazing experience. Our driver was friendly and hospitable, and calmly navigated the wild Cairo traffic. Lunch was a nice breather in a traditional, family run spot. Would recommend.”

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Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar - Lunch gives the day a needed pause
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Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar

2.Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,931 reviews · from $49

Spend a full day with a private Egyptologist guide and driver at Giza, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and Khan el Khalili. The $49 tour includes lunch, transport, selected entrance fees, and a 30-minute camel ride. Guides such as Manar, Fatima, Zenab, and Mahmoud Hoka are frequently praised for clear explanations and personal service.

“Our tour guide made efficient use of time to make sure we had every opportunity possible to enjoy our day”

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Cairo: Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx Tour & Lunch - Starting at the Great Pyramid of Giza
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Cairo: Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx Tour & Lunch

3.Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,282 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $89

Spend 7 to 8 hours with an Egyptologist at Giza’s pyramids, the Sphinx, Khafre’s Valley Temple, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Guides such as Ramy, Samaa, Basant, and Tony are praised for clear storytelling and thoughtful pacing. Expect air-conditioned transport, a camel ride, Egyptian lunch, and an optional Great Pyramid interior visit.

“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!”

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Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip - Sunrise over the Egyptian desert
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Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip

4.Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,271 reviews · from $93

Leave Hurghada before sunrise for Cairo with an air-conditioned van, two drivers, and an Egyptologist guide such as Sarwat, Mo, or Ahmed Hassan. Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and add a Nile boat ride or Great Pyramid interior visit if selected.

“The tour was extremely well organised, the day flowed really smoothly giving plenty of time for each activity. Ahmed the tour guide was very knowledgeable and just amazing all round. He really made the day special, always going above and beyond, making sure we were comfortable at all times and had plenty of water and shade. We couldn’t recommend this tour enough.”

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Private tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum with Local Lunch - Meeting your guide and driver in Cairo
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Private tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum with Local Lunch

5.Private tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum with Local Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,530 reviews · from $33

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide and driver visiting the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum. Guides such as Nevin, Ahmed, Marco, Ebrahim, and Mohammed Samy are praised for clear explanations, photo help, and local know-how. Falafel or koshary, bottled water, and hotel pickup are included, while entering the Great Pyramid costs extra.

“We had a great tour with Mohammed Samy who was incredibly knowledgeable and showed us the best sites”

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Best Private Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, New Grand Egyptian Museum - The desert viewpoint and 30-minute camel ride
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Best Private Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, New Grand Egyptian Museum

6.Best Private Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, New Grand Egyptian Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,056 reviews · from $17

Meet your Egyptologist guide at your Cairo or Giza hotel, then explore the pyramids, Sphinx, panoramic desert viewpoints, and Grand Egyptian Museum in a private air-conditioned car. The day includes a 30-minute camel ride when you choose the all-inclusive option, lunch, bottled water, and hotel return. Guides such as Eman, Ahmed, Wael, and Gamel are named in past bookings.

“Sharif and his driver team was excellent. Driver drove very safe and was always on time. Sharif was so knowledge of all places to be visited and was a terrific guide. I will definitely use him again in future.”

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Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour - Saladin’s Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Mosque
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Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour

7.Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 853 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $36

You’ll visit Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, Saladin’s Citadel, and Old Cairo with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle. Choose a shared English tour or a private guide such as Alaa, Esraa, or Ammash. Select museum-only, half-day combinations, or a longer private package with lunch, Khan el-Khalili, and a Nile felucca ride.

“Our tour with Hiba was excellent! She was a very charismatic tour guide. She explained everything to us in a very simple way. She even took us to optional stops for us to buy some souvenirs! Her company contacted us the day before to set all the details. Very organized!”

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Hurghada: Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour - The midnight pickup and road journey
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Hurghada: Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour

8.Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 696 reviews · 19 hours · from $115

Travel from Hurghada to Cairo by air-conditioned coach for a guided visit to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Grand Egyptian Museum. Your Egyptologist may be Ehab, Ramy, Mohammed, Basant, or another guide from the team. Expect an early pickup, Egyptian lunch, snacks, water, and a very long day on the road.

“Everything went as planned. The tour guide and staff were very helpful, and the lunch was delicious. It was a bit tiring, but absolutely worth it.”

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Cairo: Egyptian Museum of Antiquities online QR Ticket - Getting the QR ticket right
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Cairo: Egyptian Museum of Antiquities online QR Ticket

9.Egyptian Museum of Antiquities online QR Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 558 reviews · from $16

Buy a Ministry of Tourism authorized QR ticket for Cairo’s Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and enter without the main ticket-booth wait. Explore two large floors at your own pace, including Tutankhamun’s mask, jewelry, thrones, mummies, statues, fossils, paintings, and papyrus. A guide is not included, and hotel pickup is optional.

“Great collection and amazing experience. This was not a guided experience”

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private Giza Pyramids,Sphinx and the New Grand Egyptian Museum - Menkaure, the smallest of the three major pyramids
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private Giza Pyramids,Sphinx and the New Grand Egyptian Museum

10.private Giza Pyramids,Sphinx and the New Grand Egyptian Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · from $10

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private Egyptologist guide and driver at Giza. See Menkaure, Khafre, Khufu, the Sphinx, Valley Temple, and a panoramic camel-ride viewpoint. Hotel pickup, water, and some entrance fees are included, while lunch, camel rides, and the New Grand Egyptian Museum depend on the package you book.

“I had a great few hours with Ghada going around the Pyramids.She is a very knowledge guide,very friendly and took loads of photos for me.I was very happy with the service provided and would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour - Saladin’s Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Mosque
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Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

11.Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 530 reviews · 7 hours · from $77

Spend a full day seeing Cairo’s royal mummies, Islamic monuments, medieval market, and Coptic churches. Your guide, such as Basant, Tony, Ramy, or Nadia, explains the history in clear English or another listed language while a driver handles Cairo traffic. Lunch is optional, and hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza is included.

“The day trip was incredible and memorable. The tour guide and driver made the day a once in a lifetime experience.”

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Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Complex, Egyptian Museum & Bazaar - Starting at the Giza Necropolis
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Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Complex, Egyptian Museum & Bazaar

12.Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Complex, Egyptian Museum & Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $136

This eight-hour Cairo tour pairs the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with the Egyptian Museum and Khan Al-Khalili bazaar. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, and an Egyptologist are included. Guides such as Emy, Ahmed Elgohary, Reham Sabry, and Mohamed Osman are praised for clear explanations, organization, and help with photos.

“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”

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Cairo By Big Bus full day From Hurghada (Pyramids-sphinx-Egyptian Museum-Lunch) - The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
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Cairo By Big Bus full day From Hurghada (Pyramids-sphinx-Egyptian Museum-Lunch)

13.Cairo By Big Bus full day From Hurghada (Pyramids-sphinx-Egyptian Museum-Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 494 reviews · from $87

Leave Hurghada around 1:30 am for Cairo with an Egyptologist guide such as Hanan, Ayman, Mohamed, or Hany. Visit the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and a papyrus workshop, with lunch and hotel transfers included. Expect a long coach ride, optional Nile felucca cruise, and a total day of roughly 18 to 21 hours, sometimes longer.

“Was kept informed all along the way from booking to pick up. Very informative guide who was also very friendly and answered any questions we had”

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The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo - Starting at the Citadel and Alabaster Mosque
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The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo

14.The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $3Best value

This private Cairo day combines the Egyptian Museum, Saladin’s Citadel and Alabaster Mosque, Khan el-Khalili, and Coptic Cairo. Choose transportation only or add a guide, lunch, and entry tickets. Guides may include Reem, Yahya, Karim, Toha, or Mohamad, and pickup is offered from central Cairo and pyramid-area hotels.

“Vom Hotel wurden wir als ersten zum alten ägyptischen Museum gebracht. Davor konnten wir einen Stop am Ufer des Nils machen. Danach ging es weiter zur Saladin Zitadelle. Das Militärmuseum dort ist sehr gross. Wir verbrachten dort sehr lange. Zum Schluss ging es Read more”

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From Hurghada: Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Tour & Boat Ride - The early pickup and Cairo road journey
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From Hurghada: Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Tour & Boat Ride

15.Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Tour & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 381 reviews · 16 hours · from $100

Travel from Hurghada to Cairo with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide such as Ragab, Noura, Mostafa Salah, or Gamil Hassan. Visit the Egyptian Museum, cruise the Nile for 30 minutes, eat a BBQ lunch, and explore the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple. The day lasts 16 hours, with camel rides available for an added fee.

“Gmail Hassan , was awesome and he did give us the information for the trip on pyramids, the guidance through the trip was great and he weasel very helpful and very informative And handled the group really well Would recommend him for the trip to my friends visiting Egypt”

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