Grand Egyptian Museum Tour: Guided Access to One of the World's Largest Archaeological Museums

Discover the vast Grand Egyptian Museum, a leading institution in the domain of archaeology on a global scale, through a day-long tour with an expert guide. Experience the privilege of entering the museum prior to its public opening and benefit from convenient hotel transfer services.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cairo - From the moment your tour starts, your guide will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you.

  • The Grand Egyptian Museum - Move to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Complex early in the morning. Start your day by exploring the exterior gardens surrounding the museum. Take in the scenic views and appreciate the architectural beauty of the building. Spend some time in the commercial area, where you can shop for souvenirs and enjoy a quick breakfast or coffee at one of the cafes. Enter the Grand Hall, the main entrance area of the museum. Admire the grandeur of the hall and take in the informative displays and exhibits that provide an overview of the museum’s history and significance. Engage with any interactive activities or presentations available in the Grand Hall to enhance your understanding of Egypt’s rich cultural heritage. Afternoon:. Join a guided tour of the limited-access areas of the museum. Follow the knowledgeable guide as they provide insights into the museum’s layout, design, and preparations for the official opening.

  • The Grand Egyptian Museum - Late Afternoon. Before leaving, make sure to revisit the commercial area for any last-minute shopping or souvenir purchases. Take a final stroll through the exterior gardens, capturing any remaining photo opportunities and cherishing the serene ambiance. Remember, this itinerary is designed for the current limited-access tours available before the official opening. Stay updated with official announcements to learn about the full opening date and the opportunity to explore the complete interior spaces of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Travel in comfort back to your hotel

What's Included
  • Entrance fees included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping
  • Child Car Seat available upon request - 10$
Location
Cairo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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U9654zsgeorginac
Aug 19, 2024
Wonderful first experience - Booked the tour of the Grand Hall and Staircase. I booked online at the GEM website and arrived late but just joined the next tour. Headphones are included so everyone can hear what is being said and the guide doesn't have to shout. Super impressive and informative. When the hanging galleries eventually open it will take several visits to see everything the museum is so enormous. Plenty of restaurants in the Grand Hall and wonderful souvenir shop.
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Roving525572
Aug 2, 2024
Amazing experience! - All the tour was amazing! Mido is an excellent driver and Mahmoud, the guide, has a gorgeous knowledge about Egyptian History! More ten! They are very kind, friendly and polite! I recommend.
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Omri_s
Jul 5, 2024
Amazing experience in the museum - Great guide. Was an amazing trip. Very knowledgeable super nice. The museum itself is very impressive
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James_g
Jun 30, 2024
Great Day, Amazing Guide - My guide Ayoub was wonderful, he really knew his stuff. The museum is gorgeous, one thing to know is it’s still under construction so there are not a lot of things to see yet. But it’s a lovely day out of the hot sun if you still want to Engulf yourself in history.
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Joannekk889yt
May 9, 2024
Excellent guide lamia - Excellent guide lamia, she is very friendly and nice and the service is 💯 , highly recommend to anyone. She took great pictures too
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Katirak2023
May 4, 2024
Wonderful Experience - We had the absolute best time! Our tour guide was Lamia and she was very knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our time and were able to see all the spots. Our driver, Haitham, was great as well.
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Excursion55887072907
Apr 29, 2024
A beautiful trip that exceeded my expectations - A beautiful trip that exceeded my expectations with a kind and respectful guide who carefully detailed the places and provided comprehensive and comprehensive information about the places and landmarks that were on the visit program. Thank you all..
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Karlyon86
Apr 22, 2024
Perfect tour - Firstly thank you to Lamia for a amazing tour. From start to finish it was perfect. Lamia was the best guide. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour itself is perfect. Sakkara, Memphis and Dahshur is a must visit when visiting Cairo. Just as impressive as Giza with A LOT less people. Inside one of the Sakkara Pyramids is the most amazing and well preserved wall of hieroglyphs. Seeing this was a highlight of our trip. Everything about this tour is 5 stars. The locations, the lunch and the amazing tour guide Lamia, all 5 stars. Definitely recommend this tour. Thank for a amazing day.
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Tamaskunsagi
Apr 20, 2024
It was a good tour - It was a very good tour! Lamia the guide was very kind and knowledgeable shared many historical facts and answering every question.
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Remybeaudoin
Apr 20, 2024
Magic - The visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum with Lamia our guide was perfect. She always smiled and explained Egyptian civilization to us well. Very nice experience.
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