Grand Egyptian Museum Tour

If you're passionate about the Pharaonic culture, then you can't miss this tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which includes the admission ticket and transport from your hotel. Discover the story of one of the Antiquity's main cultures!

The Grand Egyptian Museum

During the booking process, you can choose the option that includes only transport and admission to the Grand Egyptian Museum or the option that includes a guide who will share insights about the public areas of the museum.

Where Is It?

Located on the outskirts of Cairo, just 10 minutes from the Pyramids of Giza and half an hour from the Sphinx Airport, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is the largest dedicated to Ancient Egyptian civilization.

What Will We See?

The world's first hanging obeliskThe Grand Hall10 Senusret I statuesKing Merenpetah columnThe Grand StaircaseSculptures of gods and Egyptian pharaohsStone columns and sarcophagusesThe Pyramids of Giza (from afar)

Museum's History

The project of building this exhibition began in 1990, with actual work starting in the early 2000s.

What's Inside the Museum?

Once completed, the museum will feature:

More than 5,000 pieces from Ancient Egypt, 2,000 on display for the first time.12 galleries for the collection from the tomb of Tutankhamun.A room for seasonal exhibitions.A children's museum.Other facilities: a conference center, library, auditorium, cinema, and educational workshops.

Tour Details

We will collect you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and transport you to the GEM in an air-conditioned vehicle.

The 2-hour tour begins at the hanging obelisk dedicated to Ramesses II, followed by a visit to the Grand Hall where a 12-meter tall statue of Ramesses II and statues of Senusret I are displayed. The Grand Staircase leads to various sculptures related to the Egyptian journey to eternity.

You'll also view the Pyramids of Giza from a designated glass space. The tour concludes at the museum's gift shop before returning to your hotel for a total duration of between 3 to 4 hours.

Tour Schedule

This tour takes place in the morning. Confirmation of the exact pickup time will be provided the day before based on your hotel's location.