Grand Egyptian Museum Tours

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) stands just two kilometres from the Pyramids of Giza and is the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. For the first time, the complete treasure of Tutankhamun is displayed together, alongside the colossal statue of Ramses II in the Grand Hall and the Grand Staircase lined with royal statues.

Our Grand Egyptian Museum tours are private: we pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a professional Egyptologist guide takes you through the galleries at your pace. Visit the museum on its own in half a day, or combine it with the Pyramids and the Sphinx in one full day.

Grand Egyptian Museum tours

• The Grand Egyptian Museum Private Tour (Half Day in New Egyptian Museum)
  Half a day inside the museum with an Egyptologist: Tutankhamun’s treasures, Ramses II and the main galleries.
• Full-Day Grand Egyptian Museum Tour with Giza Pyramids
  The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the panoramic viewpoint in the morning, then the Grand Egyptian Museum.
• Alexandria to Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Day Tour from Port
  For cruise passengers docking in Alexandria: the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one day.
• Cairo Day Tour to the Pyramids & Egyptian Museum – from $80
  A classic day with the Pyramids and the historic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.

What you will see at the Grand Egyptian Museum

• Tutankhamun galleries: the boy king’s complete burial treasure, including his golden mask, shrines, chariots and jewelry.
• The Grand Hall: the colossal statue of Ramses II that greets every visitor.
• The Grand Staircase: dozens of royal statues and monuments rising toward a view of the Pyramids.
• Main galleries: Egypt’s history from prehistory to the Roman period, arranged by era.

Tips for your visit

• Book tickets early. Tickets often sell out and are mostly sold online; we recommend booking at least two days ahead. See the latest Grand Egyptian Museum ticket prices.
• Allow enough time. Plan at least three hours for the main highlights.
• Bring a card. Most major sites in Egypt now accept card payment only.
• Combine it with the Pyramids. The museum is a few minutes from the Giza Plateau, so both fit comfortably in one day.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I need at the Grand Egyptian Museum?

Three to four hours covers the Tutankhamun galleries, the Grand Hall, the Grand Staircase and the main galleries. Museum lovers can easily spend a full day.

Can I visit the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one day?

Yes. Our full-day tour visits the Pyramids and the Sphinx in the morning and the museum in the afternoon.

Are entrance tickets included?

It depends on the tour. Each tour page lists exactly what is included and what is not.

Is Tutankhamun’s golden mask at the Grand Egyptian Museum?

Yes. The complete Tutankhamun collection, including the golden mask, is displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Do you pick up from hotels?

Yes, we pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle.