Egyptian Museum Half Day Tour in Cairo

This Egyptian Museum half day tour is a private four-hour outing from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to the historic museum on Tahrir Square. You travel in an air-conditioned car and explore the galleries at your own pace, with a guide if your option includes one.

What you will see

Opened in 1902, the Egyptian Museum is one of the oldest archaeological museums in the Middle East, and its pink neoclassical building is a Cairo landmark in its own right. Inside, thousands of objects span the whole of ancient Egyptian history:

• Royal statuary from the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms
• Painted coffins and funerary objects
• Papyri, jewellery and everyday items that show how ordinary Egyptians lived

Four hours is enough to cover the main halls without rushing, and your guide can focus on the periods that interest you most.

Good to know

You choose the level of service when you book: a private car with driver only, car and guide, car with guide and entry tickets, or the full option that also adds lunch. Every option includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Cairo or Giza and a bottle of water.

The tour is private, so it is a good fit for couples, families and small groups who prefer their own schedule. If you would like to extend the day, a felucca sail on the Nile can be added at an extra cost. Comfortable shoes are a good idea, as the museum is large and most of the visit is on foot.