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Tomb of the Pharaohs

This immersive walk-through experience in Cairns blends cinematic storytelling with escape room-style challenges. Explore 11 themed galleries filled with over 300 authentic-looking Egyptian artifacts as you dodge traps, crack ancient codes, and race to lift the Pharaoh’s curse. It’s part museum, part adventure—perfect for curious minds and thrill-seekers alike.
Slide 1 of 11, Visitors admire Egyptian cat statues in a museum exhibit.
Visitors admire Egyptian cat statues in a museum exhibit.

Tomb of the Pharaoh Sunset or Night Tour

1 hr 45 mins - 3 hrs 15 mins
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  • Get after-hours access to eleven recreated burial chambers, where an expert-guide brings ancient Egypt’s legendary tombs to life in a quiet setting away from the crowds.

  • Explore the artistry and symbolism of pharaonic burial chambers, each filled with authentic details and stories.

  • Learn about ancient Egyptian rituals and funerary practices from an expert guide.

  • See over 450 museum-grade items crafted in Egypt, from hieroglyphic plaques to mummified remains and golden treasures.

  • Choose between a sunset or night tour with an optional 2- or 3-course dinner at Squires Loft Cairns.

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  • Get after-hours access to eleven recreated burial chambers, where an expert-guide brings ancient Egypt’s legendary tombs to life in a quiet setting away from the crowds.

  • Explore the artistry and symbolism of pharaonic burial chambers, each filled with authentic details and stories.

  • Learn about ancient Egyptian rituals and funerary practices from an expert guide.

  • See over 450 museum-grade items crafted in Egypt, from hieroglyphic plaques to mummified remains and golden treasures.

  • Choose between a sunset or night tour with an optional 2- or 3-course dinner at Squires Loft Cairns.

from
AU$99
Slide 1 of 16, Open sarcophagus in a room with Egyptian paintings at the Tomb of the Pharaoh exhibit.
Open sarcophagus in a room with Egyptian paintings at the Tomb of the Pharaoh exhibit.

Tomb of the Pharaohs Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Step inside 11 recreated burial chambers and explore over 450 artifacts, a rare chance to encounter Egypt’s treasures outside Cairo.

  • Wander past towering statues, gem-encrusted jewelry, silver coffins, and walls lined with hieroglyphs that bring 3,000 years of history vividly to life.

  • Experience life-like scenes of decorated tombs, mummified animals, and treasures once belonging to Queen Nefertari, King Tut, and the Silver Pharaoh.

  • Enjoy the exhibition in complete comfort; this is a fully air-conditioned, indoor venue with lifts, accessible restrooms, and even ground surfaces, making it easy for all ages and mobility levels.

  • Choose your own pace: linger in the galleries for a deeper look or move quickly between chambers, then stop by the gift shop for Egyptian-inspired keepsakes.

More details

  • Step inside 11 recreated burial chambers and explore over 450 artifacts, a rare chance to encounter Egypt’s treasures outside Cairo.

  • Wander past towering statues, gem-encrusted jewelry, silver coffins, and walls lined with hieroglyphs that bring 3,000 years of history vividly to life.

  • Experience life-like scenes of decorated tombs, mummified animals, and treasures once belonging to Queen Nefertari, King Tut, and the Silver Pharaoh.

  • Enjoy the exhibition in complete comfort; this is a fully air-conditioned, indoor venue with lifts, accessible restrooms, and even ground surfaces, making it easy for all ages and mobility levels.

  • Choose your own pace: linger in the galleries for a deeper look or move quickly between chambers, then stop by the gift shop for Egyptian-inspired keepsakes.

from
AU$48
Slide 1 of 10, Tomb of the Pharaohs with hieroglyphs in Luxor, Egypt, featuring a sarcophagus.
Tomb of the Pharaohs with hieroglyphs in Luxor, Egypt, featuring a sarcophagus.

Combo: Tomb of the Pharaohs + Cairns Aquarium Tickets

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  • Combo ticket includes general admission to both Cairns Aquarium and Tomb of the Pharaohs, plus all aquarium presentations and encounters.

  • Walk through 11 recreated ancient Egyptian burial chambers and view hand-crafted treasures, hieroglyphs, and scenes from 3,000 years of royal history.

  • See over 16,000 aquatic animals from the Reef, Rainforest, Mangroves, and Coral Sea, and experience Australia’s only marine touch tank with shark and ray feedings.

  • Enjoy daily expert-led ecosystem talks and interactive exhibits—fully indoors, air-conditioned, and accessible to all.

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  • Combo ticket includes general admission to both Cairns Aquarium and Tomb of the Pharaohs, plus all aquarium presentations and encounters.

  • Walk through 11 recreated ancient Egyptian burial chambers and view hand-crafted treasures, hieroglyphs, and scenes from 3,000 years of royal history.

  • See over 16,000 aquatic animals from the Reef, Rainforest, Mangroves, and Coral Sea, and experience Australia’s only marine touch tank with shark and ray feedings.

  • Enjoy daily expert-led ecosystem talks and interactive exhibits—fully indoors, air-conditioned, and accessible to all.

from
AU$101.70

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