New Grand Egyptian museum and King Tut treasure half day tour
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Cairo, Egypt
- 3 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
The new Grand Egyptian Museum is a landmark in the history of Egyptology and home to the complete treasure of Tutankhamun, but it’s hard to reach from downtown Cairo independently. This private tour spares you the stress. Book a transportation-only package or upgrade to include tickets and your own personal Egyptologist. You can also complete your experience with a tour of the nearby Giza Pyramids, which includes a camel ride.
- Dive deep into ancient history at the landmark Grand Egyptian Museum
- Enjoy included shopping stops at no additional charge
- Forget the rush of large tour groups and explore at a pace that suits you
- Beat the heat with door-to-door transfers in air-conditioned comfort
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off by air conditioned car
- Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
- All Entrance fees (if you book all inclusive option)
- King Tut treasure and Golden Mask
- Go inside queen pyramid if you choose GEM museum and Giza pyramids
- Free time for shopping
- Free time exploring
- Picking up from Cairo Airport, Nasser city, 6 October City, New Cairo15$ extra per person (optional)
- Tips (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
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Itinerary
1
Grand Egyptian Museum
4 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Gran Museu Egipci
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Giza
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- The remaining time is allocated for travel time and transportation time
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 235 reviews
Suchitra_C, Apr 2026
We had an amazing trip with Passant. Very interesting and informative trp to the museum. Had a very fun day
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Lynn_E, Mar 2026
Great tour. Mohammed is knowledgeable and explained the complexities in easily understood language. Patient and considerate. Smooth transfer from hotel made for an excellent visit to this amazing new museum. A must for anyone visiting Cairo.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Nikki_P, Mar 2026
Absolutely stunning well worth a visit, our guide showed us all the key pints, well explained at our pace.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Matteo_S, Feb 2026
We had an amazing experience with Al wazir which guided us through the beauties of GEM, picking us up and dropping us off directly from the hotel in Giza with a private and very clean car. With his deep knowledge and expertise of Egyptologist, he explained us all the most important pieces and answered all our questions and curiosities. Very appreciated that he didn’t rush us at all and we could explore the museum taking all the time we wanted.
Very recommended!
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Paul_B, Feb 2026
The museum is spectacular and huge. A guide to take you through the highlights essential and ours (Mosta) was very good, patient and friendly.We did another tour with Viator two days ago which was also excellent. Viator must vet their guides well.
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Matthew_A, Feb 2026
Mohamed was an excellent guide.
For context, I booked this trip the night before the visit. In fewer than 8 hours, they set me up for a magical trip.
The pick up from my hotel was flawless. Mohamed starting the tour in the car, while the friendly driver provided a smooth ride through traffic. By the time we arrived, I felt well prepared with context about the museum's creation and collections. He was excellent at asking me questions that helped me remember different elements in the museum. If pop quizzes in school were this fun, I would long for them every day.
I had a short amount of time to visit, but since I was the only person on the trip, Mohamed was able to guide me through all 3 museum buildings, where I got to see the highlights and slow down whenever I got curious.
As I finished, I wanted to get some souvenirs, so he and the driver brought me to a few spots in Giza, which while sharing goods also shared more history with me.
I got back to my hotel with time to spare, and I am awed by how well Mohamed guided me through this experience.
Some things I especially appreciated:
- I wasn't sure when to leave, but the company saw my (pre-purchased) ticket time and the distance from my hotel, and provided a suggested departure time. This led to me arriving at a relaxed pace at the gates one minute before I could enter. So I felt like I could walk right in.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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Mehul_S, Jan 2026
Passant was knowledgeable and went through highlights of the grand museum. She also recommended a Egyptian restaurant for lunch that served koshary and showed us how to prep it. Overall great experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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marMarie_P, Jan 2026
Huge museum, great to have a guided tour at your pace. Informative, good details provided, answered questions.
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R_M, Jan 2026
Definitely worth doing had a very good experience with Mohammed whose voice is very clear and he’s very knowledgeable
He was also very good at taking photographs
A very memorable experience
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Pantelitsa_F, Jan 2026
We had an incredible time, Mahmoud was extremely knowledgeable about the history, he explained very well, took great photos, background of the sphinx and pyramids. We thank him for an enjoyable day. Recommend him to anyone.
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Response from Host, Jan 2026
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MrsCStrode_S, Jan 2026
Our guide Mosta was very knowledgable. The museum is huge so we only covered the most important areas in the time. The King Tut exhibits were our favourite.
I learnt quite a lot about ancient Egypt and its rulers however sometimes it felt a lot to take in.
Could have done with a bottle of water, which we expected otherwise we would have taken our own.
On the whole an interesting visit and a delightful guide.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
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Yaorong_Q, Dec 2025
The museum was great and the tour itself was good. The tour guide was inexperienced and didn’t really guide us on the content of the museum, just an overview of the museum and some highlights.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
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Dawn_M, Dec 2025
Words fail me. This was the experience of a lifetime. The Grand Egyptian Musem was amazing and we enjoyed so much. Our guide had so much knowledge which he shared with us. He was completely guided by what we requested to see and was very caring as I have difficulty walking. Our guide made us laugh and we enjoyed our experience very much. We would reccomend this wonderful experience.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We are honored by your wonderful review. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal, and we are thrilled that we hit the mark for you. We can’t wait to serve you again soon!
AlinIoan_S, Dec 2025
Was nice and enjoy the time together. He can answer you all the question about Egypt. The experience was really good
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time exploring Giza pyramids with us. We hope to see you back for another tour soon!"
christina_t, Nov 2025
Monica was the best! She really made sure we were taken care of. She was very attentive and knowledgeable. This was our last activity during our trip and I wish she could have been our guide for the whole duration.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time exploring Giza pyramids with us. We hope to see you back for another tour soon!"
Nancy_K, Nov 2025
We were so lucky to be able to get into the museum only days after it originally opened. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable answered.All of our questions helped us with photography and historical facts. Find this tour and this tour guide.And you will not be disappointed when you visit the egyptian grand museum
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time exploring Giza pyramids with us. We hope to see you back for another tour soon!"
Doree_G, Nov 2025
A lot of time was wasted in the morning because the second person joining the tour was almost an hour late. Other than that, it was great. Mohammad was a great guide and I learned some new things which is saying something since I’ve learned a lot in the two weeks I’ve been in Egypt. He did an excellent job of curating the collection for us at the new museum.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
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kathleen_d, Oct 2025
Amazing experience. Wonderful museum. Kind and Knowledgable guide. Recommend to anyone interested in Egypt’s history. Thank you.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
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Eric_S, Sep 2025
We booked this to start a few hours after our early morning arrival. We didn't want it combined with other sites as we knew we would be tired after 24 hours of traveling and only a few hours nap. Driver was on time and communication was great. Picked up Ali on the way to the museum. Ali is very knowledgeable and took us through the beautiful new museum and spent a lot of time discussing various pieces. The museum is extensive so he hit the highlights then allowed us some free time. There are so many pieces that you would have to spend many hours to see most everything but we were exhausted so went back to the hotel to take another nap. Hightly recommend Ali and this tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
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David_L, Sep 2025
Visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum was an unforgettable experience and without a doubt one of the highlights of our time in Cairo. We were picked up from the Safir Hotel and taken straight to this spectacular new landmark, which showcases Egypt’s heritage in a breathtakingly modern setting. The museum itself is vast, beautifully designed, and filled with treasures that span thousands of years of history.
The highlight for us was seeing the monumental statue of Ramses II standing proudly in the entrance hall. The sheer scale and presence of the statue was awe-inspiring, and it set the tone perfectly for the journey through Egypt’s incredible history that followed. The museum’s thoughtful layout made it easy to follow the story of Egypt’s past, and it truly helped us to connect everything we had seen on our other tours.
Our guide, Randa, made the visit exceptional. She had a wonderful ability to explain the history in an engaging way, balancing detailed knowledge with fascinating stories. Her passion for Egypt’s heritage was clear, and she ensured we didn’t miss the highlights while also taking time to answer our questions.
For anyone visiting Cairo, we would highly recommend the Grand Egyptian Museum. With Randa as a guide, the experience becomes both enlightening and unforgettable.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
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Hadeel_B, Sep 2025
Mo was the best! He accommodated for our needs and is very nice! I’d recommend him if you want to go to the museum!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know you enjoyed our service Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to serving you again soon. We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know you enjoyed our service Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
Mario_G, Sep 2025
Mohamed is an expert tourist guide with more than 20 years of experience.
We enjoyed the guided trip to the pyramids and grand museum of Egypt
Response from Host, Sep 2025
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Bret_F, Aug 2025
Very knowledgeable, pleasant to be with, knew how to get around the city, taught us the language of Cairo and full of advice on how to maximize the Cairo experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
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fatiha_b, Jun 2025
Mohammed the guide was very nice and flexible. Capoo the driver has amazing driving skills and even played music for us. We felt very safe and taking care of. The museum itself is just a stunning experience, the new must see in Giza, 10 min from the Pyramids.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
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ryley_c, Apr 2025
Mohamed was an amazing tour guide he spoke with such knowledge about ancient Egypt giving us a great understanding of its history. 10/10 recommend to anyone looking for a tour guide pick Mohamed he was amazing
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DAVID_M, Apr 2025
We had a wonderful experience. Mohamed is a great guide who tells Egyptian History as the most captivating adventure. Thank you, Mohamed. 🙏
Response from Host, Apr 2025
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Mauricio_F, Apr 2026
Wonderful experience.
The guide attended us courteously, in our language and with very educational explanations.
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Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Ruben_Z, Jan 2026
Excellent everything
Exceptional must-see
Monumental infrastructure to describe the great history of Egypt
Mohamed very good guide
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Gerardus_P, Nov 2025
The museum is beautiful and much to see. 9:00 picked up from hotel Our guide told us at a few place n in the museum. What he told us was fine and informative. But after 2 hours he gave us free time to look for ourselves and then meet him again at 11:30 in the central hall. In itself fine but then he said at 11:30 that the tour was over and he had a next group We had booked for 3 to 6 hours and so wanted to stay until 3 pm because we had not seen many things yet. According to him, the driver had to come back and that costs an extra 10 euros. Okay then..
After a few hours I checked how much an Uber would cost and behold, about 1 euro only. So let the guide know that we have arranged transport ourselves for the 3 km. He tried to talk us out of it by indicating that the driver was already waiting, which I didn't believe.
The Uber did indeed drop us off for 1 euro.
Later in the day an apology from guide that he did not know we had booked for 5 hours. Too late, unfortunately. He could have checked at the museum. Hope to get compensation from Viator.
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Response from Host, Nov 2025
We are very sorry to hear that and the tour guide told us about his misunderstanding and he met you before you left the museum explaining about his misunderstanding and offered you the drop off free and the car was already there waiting for you but you told him you don’t need it and you understand the mistake. So it was able to fix it but you didn’t want
MariaElena_L, Nov 2025
Excellent Mo our super professional guide, friendly nice, thousand recommended, I learned a lot from the Egyptian Civilization.
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