Cairo Egyptian Museum Tour: Tutankhamun Treasures & Expert Guide
Egyptian Museum tour in Cairo with expert Egyptologist guide. Discover Tutankhamun's golden treasures, royal mummies & 5,000 years of ancient artifacts.
Free cancellation up to 14 days before
About this tour
Step into the world's greatest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures at the iconic Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Your expert Egyptologist guide brings 5,000 years of history to vivid life as you marvel at over 120,000 priceless artifacts spanning from prehistoric times to the Greco-Roman era. Stand mesmerized before Tutankhamun's legendary golden funeral mask, one of archaeology's most stunning discoveries from 1922. Explore the Royal Mummies Hall where pharaohs like Ramesses II rest in climate-controlled splendor, their faces preserved for millennia. Wander through galleries filled with intricate jewelry, gilded chariots, and towering statues that once adorned temple complexes along the Nile. Your private Egypt tour includes skip-the-line access and personalized pacing, ensuring an intimate encounter with treasures that have captivated travelers for generations. The museum's Tahrir Square location places you at the heart of modern Cairo, where ancient and contemporary Egypt intersect. Best visited in the cooler morning hours, this Cairo excursion offers air-conditioned comfort and expert storytelling that transforms dusty artifacts into windows to a civilization that built the pyramids and ruled the ancient world for three millennia.
Highlights
Gallery
Itinerary
Cairo Hotel Collection
Your expert Egyptologist guide collects you from your Cairo or Giza hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Receive a brief orientation about the museum's history and layout during the scenic drive through Cairo's bustling streets.
Egyptian Museum Main Galleries
Begin your journey through antiquity in the ground floor galleries housing colossal statues, sarcophagi, and monumental artifacts. Your guide reveals the stories behind masterpieces like the Narmer Palette and explains the evolution of Egyptian art styles across dynasties.
Tutankhamun Treasury
Enter the museum's crown jewel - the Tutankhamun galleries containing over 5,000 artifacts from the boy king's tomb. Marvel at the golden funeral mask, ornate jewelry, and miniature coffins while learning about Howard Carter's groundbreaking 1922 discovery in the Valley of the Kings.
Royal Mummies Hall
Stand face-to-face with ancient Egypt's greatest rulers in the climate-controlled Royal Mummies Hall. Your guide shares fascinating details about mummification techniques and the lives of pharaohs like Ramesses II and Queen Hatshepsut, whose preserved faces tell stories spanning millennia.
Museum Gardens & Return
Conclude with a peaceful stroll through the museum's sculpture garden, offering perfect photo opportunities with ancient statues. Enjoy the short journey back to your hotel with time to reflect on your encounter with one of humanity's greatest civilizations.
Pricing
Standard
| Season | Solo | 2-4 Pax | 5-8 Pax | 9-16 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Year | $110 | $75 | $60 | $45 |
Includes
- Expert Egyptologist guide with university credentials
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo/Giza
- Skip-the-line Egyptian Museum entrance tickets
- Royal Mummies Hall access (additional premium)
- Complimentary bottled water throughout tour
- Professional photography assistance at key exhibits
- Detailed tour booklet with artifact information
Excludes
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal photography permits for special exhibits
- Lunch or refreshments
- Souvenirs and personal purchases
Why book with us?
- Licensed tour operator
- 4.9/5 from 2,000+ reviews
- Free cancellation (14 days)
- Small group or private