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Grand Egyptian Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets & Hotel Transfers

Grand Egyptian Museum exterior with modern architectural design.
Ancient Egyptian statues and artifacts displayed in the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Grand Egyptian Museum interior with ancient statues and architectural design.
Visitors viewing ancient Egyptian sarcophagi at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Duration

3 hr 30 min - 4 hr 30 min

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Transfers available

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Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Enjoy a seamless visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum with hotel transfers and an expert guide. Skip the lines and explore 12 vast galleries of Egyptian history.

4.7/5

(70)

Riccardo Grazia

Riccardo

Dec 2025
Verified booking
We visited the great Egyptian Museum on December 22 , a wonderful time to visit Egypt as temperatures do not exceed 22 /23 degrees during the day and in a country where it never rains, the weather is perfect . The Italian guide picked us up from our hotel and immediately made herself available to our every request and question . Excellent explanation in the museum tour in perfect Italian . At the end we were dropped off at the museum as per our request so we could continue and explore further on our own . Very low prices compared to other agencies . Highly recommended!
Jochen Matthe

Jochen

Nov 2025
Verified booking
A special experience with a special person, as a museum guide, from the company -Luna Travel Egypt- booked via -headout-. Magdy is not only a guide through the Great Egyptian Museum with unbelievable knowledge. knowledge, he also became a friend. His friendliness and expertise, all in German, was almost magnificent. Thank you for an unforgettable, special time. Thank you Magdy !!! P.S. The name was unfortunately misspelled in the other review, please check. -Magdy-
Ernst Kessler

Ernst

Dec 2025
Verified booking
Ahmed is a great tour guide and his German is excellent. He has a deep knowledge of the history and his passion is inspiring. After the tour through the highlights of the GEM, we visited a a flower oil shop got some mocca or Thea offered by the shop runner. His product promotion was interesting and not at all pushy. The included meal after the promotion shop was simple but very authentic and very good. I can highly recommended the tour, the guide and the operator. All well organic on time and worth the money.
    • Discover the Grand Egyptian Museum with this multilingual guided tour and hassle-free hotel transfers, gaining fascinating insights into Egypt’s ancient wonders.

    • Upgrade to a private tour for a tailored experience, exploring statues of gods, ancient tools, and vibrant wall paintings with expert insights just for you.

    • Improve your experience with an optional local lunch, savoring authentic Egyptian flavors after exploring the museum’s breathtaking exhibits.

    • Admire the museum’s Grand Atrium, home to colossal statues and artifacts, including a towering Ramses II sculpture and King Tutankhamun’s treasures welcoming you at the entrance.

    • Fun fact: The Hanging Obelisk is the world’s first of its kind, uniquely suspended above the ground so you can see its intricate carvings from all angles.

    • Skip-the-line entry to the Grand Egyptian Museum

    • Multilingual guided tour (English/French/German/Italian/Spanish)

    • Shared or private round-trip hotel transfers from Cairo or Giza (based on option selected)

    • Access to all main galleries

    • Access to Tutankhamun’s galleries

    • Access to King Khufu's Boat

    • Traditional Egyptian lunch (based on selected option)

    • Gratuities

    • Personal expenses

  • TOTAL DURATION3 hours 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERCar
    Timeline
    Map
    Start point

    30 min by car
    Grand Egyptian Museum

    1. Grand Egyptian Museum

    Tickets included
    2 hr
    1 activity

    Things to do

    Lunch (if selected)

    2. Lunch (if selected)

    45 min
    3 attractions

    Highlights

    50 min by car
    End point

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 70 reviews

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    Guests from France, Italy, Saudi Arabia and over 10 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Mina Naveed

    Mina

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    “Muhammad Amin was an exceptional guide with immense knowledge of history. He shared stories and historical details in a way that was engaging, clear, and easy to understand. His communication skills were excellent, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. His passion for history truly enhanced the entire tour, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and outstanding guide.”
    Alice Gayed

    Alice

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    Everything went wonderfully and smoothly: communication in advance, transfer, guide, entrance to the museum, ... perfect! The guide was a qualified Egyptologist and very knowledgeable, he was patient, explained things well and showed us the main treasures.
    Pierina Gamba

    Pierina

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    A wonderful experience. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, explaining many things to us and being very helpful. The museum is magnificent and is the best I have visited in recent years. Congratulations also to the adjoining restaurants. Good
    Patrick Falconer

    Patrick

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    Mhmoud was a great guide and, combined with the driver, made the visit to GEM both a exceptional and very manageable 1st time experience. Very highly recommended!
    Maryam laplanche

    Maryam

    Jan 2026
    Verified booking
    Superb experience, the guide Reda + the driver Medhat were very good and nice, the museum is MAGNIFICENT 🤩
  • Step into Egypt’s grand past

    Your adventure begins with a seamless hotel pickup, taking you straight to the awe-inspiring Grand Egyptian Museum. Skip the long lines and step into the Grand Atrium, where the towering Ramses II greets you. As you explore the vast galleries, your expert multilingual guide brings history to life. See ancient farming tools, intricate wall paintings of daily life, the piercing gaze of Scribe Nefer, Ramses II’s monumental statues, and King Tutankhamun’s treasures—his golden artifacts and personal belongings revealing the young pharaoh’s world. In the “Beliefs” gallery, a striking statue of Osiris, the god of the afterlife, reflects Egypt’s deep spirituality. Then, witness the grandeur of the “Kingship” gallery, where towering statues once stood in sacred temples. Interactive exhibits add a modern touch, from pyramid evolution timelines to recreations of ancient tombs.

    Upgrades fit for the pharaohs

    Want to experience Egypt like royalty? Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized journey, where your guide tailors insights to your interests. After uncovering Egypt’s ancient wonders, dine like a pharaoh with an optional traditional lunch. Savor local delicacies like foul medames (slow-cooked fava beans with fragrant spices) and koshari (a hearty mix of lentils, pasta, and crispy onions). As you enjoy these time-honored flavors, reflect on the day’s discoveries before heading back, filled with stories fit for the ages.

  • Egyptian Museum

    Monday08:30am - 06:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Tuesday08:30am - 06:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Wednesday08:30am - 09:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Thursday08:30am - 06:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Friday08:30am - 06:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Saturday08:30am - 09:00pmlast entry 04:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 06:00pmlast entry 04:00pm

    Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

    Monday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 09:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 09:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 06:00pm
  • What to bring

    • Have your ID and entry tickets ready for a seamless experience.

    What’s not allowed

    • Outside food & beverages, drones, selfie sticks, and tripods are not allowed in the museum. Pack wisely!

    • Flash photography is not allowed inside the venue.

    • Live streaming is not allowed inside the museum.

    • Commercial use of photos and videos is prohibited unless written permission is obtained.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    • Please note that hotel transfers are only available for guests staying in Cairo or Giza.

    • Guided tours are available in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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