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Museo Egizio in Turin is one of the most important museums in the world dedicated to Egyptian art and culture. With over 30,000 artifacts, it offers a unique and fascinating insight into the ancient civilization of Egypt. Explore this museum with guided tours and skip-the-line entry.
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Slide 1 of 10, Ancient Egyptian statue at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, featured in skip-the-line guided tour.
Ancient Egyptian statue at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, featured in skip-the-line guided tour.
Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs on a stone tablet at the Egyptian Museum.
Ancient statues in a dimly lit hall at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo.
Ancient Egyptian statue in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, during a guided tour.
Ancient Egyptian statues and sarcophagi displayed in the Egyptian Museum.
Ancient Egyptian relief depicting figures with offerings at the Egyptian Museum.
Ancient Egyptian statues with hieroglyphs at the Egyptian Museum.
Sarcophagus display at Egyptian Museum guided tour.
Visitors observing an exhibit at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Artifacts and statues displayed in a glass case at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.

Museo Egizio Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

2 hrs

  • Arrive at your reserved time and head inside with an expert-guide, complete with headphones for seamless commentary throughout your visit.

  • Trace ancient lives through real mummies, sarcophagi, and 30,000 artifacts curated across immersive galleries and themed rooms.

  • Spot the original Sphinx and the celebrated Kha papyrus, alongside statues of Amon and Seti.

  • Guided insights turn exhibits into stories, connecting beliefs, rituals, and daily life across Egypt’s dynasties.

More details

  • Arrive at your reserved time and head inside with an expert-guide, complete with headphones for seamless commentary throughout your visit.

  • Trace ancient lives through real mummies, sarcophagi, and 30,000 artifacts curated across immersive galleries and themed rooms.

  • Spot the original Sphinx and the celebrated Kha papyrus, alongside statues of Amon and Seti.

  • Guided insights turn exhibits into stories, connecting beliefs, rituals, and daily life across Egypt’s dynasties.

from
€32
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Torino skyline at sunset with Mole Antonelliana and Torino + Piemonte Card.
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Statue outside Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy, part of Torino + Piemonte Card tour.
Aerial view of the Palace of Venaria and gardens in Turin, Italy, included in the Torino + Piemonte Card.

Torino + Piemonte Card

Extended validity
Explore at your pace

  • Bask in the picturesque beauty and charm of Piemonte and Turin with this city pass

  • Explore the city’s ancient complexes, abbeys, castles, fortresses, museums, and more

  • Delve into the region’s historical and cultural heritage by visiting can’t-miss landmarks

  • Check out the Abbazia di Fruttuaria, Abbazia di Staffarda complex, the Borgo E Rocca Medievale, and more

  • Gasp at the world’s largest collection of weaponry at the Armeria Reale

  • The Royal Museums and the Venaria Reale offer skip-the-line entry into these attractions

  • Enjoy access to the Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, and Museo Lavazza

  • Benefit from discounts on local transportation including buses, shuttles, and trams

  • This city pass comes in 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day ticket options

More details

  • Bask in the picturesque beauty and charm of Piemonte and Turin with this city pass

  • Explore the city’s ancient complexes, abbeys, castles, fortresses, museums, and more

  • Delve into the region’s historical and cultural heritage by visiting can’t-miss landmarks

  • Check out the Abbazia di Fruttuaria, Abbazia di Staffarda complex, the Borgo E Rocca Medievale, and more

  • Gasp at the world’s largest collection of weaponry at the Armeria Reale

  • The Royal Museums and the Venaria Reale offer skip-the-line entry into these attractions

  • Enjoy access to the Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, and Museo Lavazza

  • Benefit from discounts on local transportation including buses, shuttles, and trams

  • This city pass comes in 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day ticket options

from
€29.90
Slide 1 of 10, Visitors examining an exhibit at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Visitors examining an exhibit at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Guide explaining exhibits at the Egyptian Museum in Turin to visitors.
Mummies and sarcophagi display at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Visitors exploring ancient artifacts at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Ancient Egyptian figurines displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Visitors observing Proto-Dynastic burials exhibit at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Ancient Egyptian body ornaments display at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Tour group exploring ancient artifacts at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Ancient Egyptian artifacts displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Guide explaining ancient artifacts to visitors at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.

Museo Egizio Skip-the-Line Small-Group Guided Tour

2 hrs

  • Explore Europe's premier Egyptian collection in a group of no more than 8 guests, giving you space to pause, ask questions, and absorb more.

  • Begin at your reserved time arrives and move straight from security checks into the first galleries, ready to start exploring.

  • Follow your guide past statues, coffins, papyri, and the Tomb of Kha, so you see highlights of Egyptian art without rushing from room to room.

  • Select your preferred tour language, with options in English, Italian, Spanish, or French, so you follow every detail in the language you know best.

More details

  • Explore Europe's premier Egyptian collection in a group of no more than 8 guests, giving you space to pause, ask questions, and absorb more.

  • Begin at your reserved time arrives and move straight from security checks into the first galleries, ready to start exploring.

  • Follow your guide past statues, coffins, papyri, and the Tomb of Kha, so you see highlights of Egyptian art without rushing from room to room.

  • Select your preferred tour language, with options in English, Italian, Spanish, or French, so you follow every detail in the language you know best.

from
€32
Slide 1 of 9, Sphinx statue at Museo Egizio, Turin, Italy.
Sphinx statue at Museo Egizio, Turin, Italy.
Visitors examining an exhibit at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Guide explaining ancient artifacts to visitors at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Ancient Egyptian artifacts displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Facade of the Egyptian Museum in Turin, Italy, showcasing intricate architectural details.
Statue of Sekhmet at Egyptian Museum entrance, Turin.
Ancient Egyptian figurines displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Ancient Egyptian body ornaments display at the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
Egyptian Garden at the Egyptian Museum in Turin, Italy, with palm trees and historic architecture.

Museo Egizio Skip-the-Line Private Tour

2 hrs

  • Shape a museum visit around you and your group's interests, focusing on galleries and themes instead of following a fixed route with an expert-led commentary.

  • Arrive at the museum, present your pre-booked voucher at the entrance, then head to the security before entering the museum.

  • Explore collections spanning 4,000 years, from statues of pharaohs and tomb goods to tools, jewelry, and objects for daily use.

  • Spend time in each gallery without rushing, pausing for explanations, questions, and photos for the most personalized experience.

More details

  • Shape a museum visit around you and your group's interests, focusing on galleries and themes instead of following a fixed route with an expert-led commentary.

  • Arrive at the museum, present your pre-booked voucher at the entrance, then head to the security before entering the museum.

  • Explore collections spanning 4,000 years, from statues of pharaohs and tomb goods to tools, jewelry, and objects for daily use.

  • Spend time in each gallery without rushing, pausing for explanations, questions, and photos for the most personalized experience.

from
€100

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Choose a pre-booked timed ticket for weekends, holidays, and peak periods. It usually lets you skip the onsite ticket-purchase queue, but every visitor still goes through security.

Standard timed entry covers the permanent collections and most exhibitions, depending on current policy. Audio guides, live guided services, and transport are not included in the basic ticket.

Pick the entry + audio guide option if you want context without joining a group. The audio guide is a separate add-on and is often the best middle ground for non-specialists and non-Italian speakers.

Small-group guided tours usually run about 1.5-3 hours and follow a curated highlights route. They work well if you want help with internal routing and do not want to miss the major rooms.

If Museo Egizio is your only major paid sight, a standalone timed ticket is usually simpler than a city pass. The Torino + Piemonte Card makes more sense only if you are also visiting several paid Turin attractions.

Arrive about 10-20 minutes before your slot. Tickets are scanned after security, and some third-party vouchers need desk exchange while others allow direct mobile entry.

Allow about 2-4 hours inside, even with a timed entry. Many visitors regret scheduling another fixed activity too soon after the museum.

Families should look for family tours or shorter guided activities. The dossier suggests many children stay engaged for about 90-120 minutes, so a focused route is usually better than trying to cover every gallery.

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About Museo Egizio

One of the world's largest collections of Egyptian artifacts outside Egypt gives Museo Egizio unusual range, from monumental sculpture to papyri and domestic objects. The museum stands out for showing intact tomb groupings such as Kha and Merit alongside the relocated Temple of Ellesija, so visitors see burial contexts and architecture as well as isolated objects.

Did you know?

Museo Egizio traces its modern origin to 1824, when the King of Sardinia acquired a large collection of Egyptian antiquities.

The museum occupies Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze, a baroque building in central Turin that also houses the Academy of Sciences.

The Temple of Ellesija is a New Kingdom rock-cut temple of Thutmose III that was gifted to Italy after the Nubian monument rescue campaign.

Scholars use the museum's papyri and artifact archives to reconstruct ancient Egyptian administration, medicine, and literature.

A major refurbishment in the 2010s reworked the museum's layout and lighting to improve visitor flow and create more immersive galleries.

Why visit Museo Egizio?

One of the World's Largest Collections

Museo Egizio is known for one of the world's largest collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts, spanning over three millennia of history. The galleries move from predynastic and early dynastic material to Greco-Roman pieces, with papyri, royal mummies, sarcophagi, jewelry, tools, and domestic objects all part of the same visit.

Colossal Statues in the Statuary Galleries

The statuary galleries gather large stone figures of pharaohs, gods, and officials in rooms many visitors cite as a highlight. Dramatic lighting adds weight to pieces such as the statues of Ramesses II and other rulers, making this section one of the museum's most visually striking spaces.

Temple of Ellesija Inside the Museum

The Temple of Ellesija is a relocated New Kingdom rock-cut temple of Thutmose III displayed inside the museum. It was gifted to Italy in recognition of support for the rescue of Nubian monuments, so visitors see both ancient relief carving and a modern story of archaeological preservation.

Intact Tomb Groupings from Kha and Merit

Intact tomb groupings from Kha and Merit give a rare view of how elite burial furnishings were assembled in a single context. Together with decorated coffins, cartonnage, and funerary equipment, they help explain how Egyptians prepared for the afterlife rather than presenting isolated objects without context.

Papyri and Daily-Life Objects Together

The papyri and daily-life galleries shift attention from kings to administration, literature, religion, and ordinary routines. Administrative, literary, and religious texts appear alongside jewelry, cosmetics, textiles, tools, and domestic items, with some papyri shown using translations or digital enlargements that make the material easier to follow.

Plan your visit

Main Entrance - Via Accademia delle Scienze 6

Located at street level on Via Accademia delle Scienze 6, this is the museum’s main public entrance and the only clearly documented visitor access point. It serves individual visitors, groups, timed-ticket holders, and walk-up visitors. The entrance is signed “Museo Egizio.” Expect a security check and ticket verification here; staff scan printed or mobile tickets after security. Pre-booked tickets can skip the onsite ticket-purchase queue, but not screening. The main access into the lobby is level or ramped, though detailed accessibility features beyond that are not clearly published.

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What our guests say

Melissa K

Couple
May 2026

+1 more

If I can say anything about this guided tour I will say this: GET GIADA!! I was expecting just a nice simple tour to see some cool artifacts but I was so enthralled by her knowledge and interpersonal skills. I would have loved another tour with her in the other parts of the museum. I felt like we really experienced so much in two hours and she was not only extremely educated on all things Egyptian, but also sensitive about human remains which was very thoughtful. Get this tour!! You will not be disappointed...unless maybe you don't love great experiences.😏 Again, get GIADA!!

Museo Egizio Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Wilson V

United States
Couple
Apr 2026
This was a wonderful tour. Laura was amazing. She gave us insights into the background of Egyptology. She is very. She is very insightful of the history of Egypt. This was the reason we came to Turin

Museo Egizio Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Roberto M

Family
Jul 2026
The Torino Card lets you visit the most interesting museums and attractions without waiting in line and with no hassle, and it also helps you discover places you might not have otherwise visited. You’ll recoup the cost after just two visits—highly recommended.

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Antonio R

Group
Jul 2026
It's useful and practical—it allowed us to book tickets at various venues (museums, theaters) we wanted to visit, saving us a lot of time and money. I recommend everyone use it!!

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Patricia S

Argentina
Solo
May 2026
The Egyptian Museum is really interesting; it has a great collection. And the guide was excellent. He was very good at explaining things and made the tour enjoyable.

Museo Egizio Skip-the-Line Small-Group Guided Tour

Francesca G

Italy
Family
May 2026
We loved the guided tour of the museum—especially my 10-year-old son. The guide knew just how to engage him without making it too overwhelming. A big thank you to our guide, Cristina!!

Museo Egizio Skip-the-Line Small-Group Guided Tour

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