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Grand Egyptian Museum tour
First-time visitors who want hotel pickup, a live guide and the entry ticket in one booking.
- Duration: About 3 hours
- Museum ticket included
- Hotel pickup
- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic
Giza, Egypt · Independent visitor guide
Grand Egyptian Museum Visitor Guide (2026)
Plain answers on tickets, timing and tours — so you spend your day with Tutankhamun, not in a queue or a souvenir shop.
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Quick facts
- Opening hours
- Galleries 9:00–18:00 (Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) · 9:00–21:00 (Wed & Sat)
- Closed: None — open every day
- Ticket price (foreign adult)
- EGP 1,830
- Student: EGP 920
- Location
- Giza, about 2 km from the Pyramids of Giza
- Time needed
- at least 3–4 hours
Prices and hours change. Always confirm on the official ticket website . Last checked 2026-10-21.
Highlights
What you’ll see
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The Grand Staircase
A staircase about six storeys tall, with more than 60 artefacts, climbing to a terrace with a view of the pyramids.
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Tutankhamun galleries
The boy king’s treasures (over 4,500 objects), shown together for the first time, gold mask included.
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Colossal statue of Ramses II
The colossal pharaoh (11 m tall, 83 tonnes) that greets you in the Grand Hall.
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Khufu’s solar boat
Khufu’s boat, about 4,600 years old, in its own hall; a second boat is being restored in a live lab.
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Plan your visit
Choose how to visit
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Most flexible
On your own
Buy a timed ticket on the official website and explore at your own pace.
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Guided tour
A licensed guide explains the highlights; many tours include transport and entry.
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Most efficient
Museum + Pyramids in one day
Combine the GEM with the Giza plateau in a single organised day trip.
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Before you book
Official ticket or tour with ticket included?
| Criterion | Official website | Tour with ticket included |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Ticket price only (see Quick facts) | Higher — usually bundles guide, transport and entry |
| Convenience | You pick the slot and plan the day | Logistics handled for you |
| Language | Self-guided; audio guide availability: see official site | Guide language listed per tour — confirm in writing |
| Transport | Arrange your own (ride-hailing recommended) | Hotel pickup on many tours — check the listing |
| Main risk | Look-alike ticket websites — use the official URL only | Shopping detours — check the itinerary and reviews |
Foreign adult ticket: EGP 1,830. Buying yourself? Use only the Official ticket website .
Stay safe
Scams to avoid around the GEM
Look-alike ticket sites, “the museum is closed” touts, taxi overcharging and surprise shop stops. Most people you meet will be friendly — but a few minutes of prep saves money and stress.
Grand Egyptian Museum FAQ
How long does it take to go around the Grand Egyptian Museum?
Plan at least 3–4 hours. The museum shows more than 24,000 objects across 12 main galleries, so you won't see everything in one visit. If Tutankhamun is your priority, go to those galleries first.
Is there a difference between the Egyptian Museum and the Grand Egyptian Museum?
Yes, they are two separate museums. The Egyptian Museum is on Tahrir Square in central Cairo. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is in Giza, about 2 km from the Pyramids of Giza. Tutankhamun's complete collection (over 4,500 objects) is now shown at the GEM.
How much is the ticket to the Grand Egyptian Museum?
From 1 November 2026, a ticket costs EGP 1,830 for Arab and foreign adults and EGP 920 for Arab and foreign students and children. Egyptian adults pay EGP 220. Buy only on the official ticket website.
Can you buy Grand Egyptian Museum tickets at the door?
Don’t count on it. Tickets are sold online for a fixed time slot, and 2026 reports say on-site sales for foreign visitors have stopped. Book on the official website before you go.
Do I need a passport for the Grand Egyptian Museum?
Bring a valid photo ID such as your passport. The museum requires ID to check eligibility for discounted or free tickets, and as a deposit for audio devices.
Do I need to book the Grand Egyptian Museum in advance?
Yes — book a timed ticket online on the official ticket website before your visit. Tickets are timed: tickets are valid only for the date and time slot you choose; the slot sets when you enter, not how long you stay; one entry per ticket, no re-entry; non-refundable and non-transferable.
Nearby attractions
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Pyramids of Giza
The Giza plateau — most visitors combine it with the museum.
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Great Sphinx
On the Giza plateau, below the pyramids.
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Saqqara
Necropolis with the Step Pyramid of Djoser, south of Giza.
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Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)
The historic museum in downtown Cairo.
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Ready to plan your visit?
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