Is the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir still open after the GEM opened?

Yes. The original 1902 Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square remains open with a different, still-excellent collection of over 120,000 objects, including the Royal Mummies Hall and the Narmer Palette. Many guests visit both it and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

How much does a Egyptian Museum Tahrir excursion cost?

Private excursions in Egyptian Museum Tahrir start from £58 per person, with the exact rate depending on the itinerary, group size and season. Every Discovery Tours Egypt excursion is private and all-inclusive: a licensed Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, and all listed entry fees. There are no hidden add-ons at the sites.

Are your Egyptian Museum Tahrir excursions private?

Yes. Every excursion we run is fully private – just your party, your own Egyptologist guide and your own driver. Nothing is shared with strangers, and the pace, stops and timing are tailored to you on the day.

Do you collect us from our hotel?

We do, and it costs nothing extra. A driver collects you from your Egyptian Museum Tahrir hotel, or from the Nile cruise dock where that applies, and brings you back afterwards. You will find your guide waiting in the lobby, and should your plans shift, the local office behind the excursion can rearrange things that same day.

Which months suit Egyptian Museum Tahrir best?

The kindest weather falls between October and April, when days are warm, evenings are cool and walking round the sites is a pleasure. From May to September the heat builds, so excursions set off early and are done before midday, often with quieter sites and gentler prices as a reward. Egyptian Museum Tahrir excursions run in every month of the year.

Is it safe, and can we bring the children?

It is safe, and children are welcome. Our team has worked in Egypt since 1988, with offices across the country and someone on call day and night, and every one of our excursions uses guides and drivers we have checked ourselves. With youngsters along, the guide slows the pace and tells the stories at their level, and child seats or a shorter day can be arranged on request.

Tours of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square

Egyptian Museum Tahrir Excursions

The original 1902 museum on Tahrir Square – the mummy halls, the Narmer Palette and over 120,000 artefacts

LengthHalf day

From£55 / person

PickupHotel included

GuideEgyptologist

By the Egypt Discovery desk · Reviewed 17 October 2026

The Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square is the original 1902 home of Egypt's antiquities – over 120,000 objects, the Royal Mummies Hall, and the Narmer Palette that opens the story of a unified Egypt. A guided day tour turns a vast, labyrinthine collection into a clear, memorable walk through the highlights that matter.

The best excursion in Egyptian Museum Tahrir is the one somebody else has organised for you. Our people on the ground here have done exactly that since 1988.

Egypt Discovery · in Egypt from 1988

What you'll see

Egyptian Museum Tahrir, stop by stop

Two or three of these stops fit into one unhurried day. Your guide chooses the combination to suit your energy, what you most want to see and the time of year.

Narmer Palette
Old Kingdom statuary
Akhenaten & the Amarna kings
The historic 1902 halls

Every Egyptian Museum Tahrir excursions

How you could fill the day

Every private, fully-guided excursion we run here – hotel or Nile-cruise pickup included, priced in GBP, all-in.

Egyptian Museum Half-Day Tour, Cairo

Spend four hours with a private Egyptologist at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, Cairo. The guided visit covers the main galleries, including the Tutankhamun collections and artefacts from ancient Egypt. A private air-conditioned vehicle provides pickup and drop-off within central Cairo. The Mummies Room is not part of the standard entrance ticket, but can be added for an extra charge. Unlike a large coach visit, this private tour allows you to set the pace and ask your Egyptologist questions as you move through the galleries. Pickup outside central Cairo may involve an additional transfer fee.

From £58

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Egyptian Museum Day Tour

Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the Egyptian Museum (Tahrir) in one full day with a private Egyptologist and private transfers. Standard museum entrance fees are included; premium or temporary exhibition surcharges are extra. Unlike coach-based museum runs, we operate this as a private visit so you have time with key displays and the Royal Mummies Gallery at NMEC. Our Egyptologists explain provenance, conservation and display context, and we arrange the car, driver and a relaxed lunch stop in central Cairo. Trade-offs: the Egyptian Museum (Tahrir) can be crowded and has older cases and queues during peak hours. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator.

From £94

Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum, Cairo Day Tour

See Khufu's Pyramid, the Great Sphinx of Giza and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir on a single, curated day in Cairo. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and our Egyptologists guide each visit. We don't run group bus tours; unlike typical coach programmes, we keep visits unhurried and arrange private transfers between sites. Standard entry fees are included where applicable; pyramid-interior access (Khufu or Khafre) and premium museum requests are extra. Expect walking on uneven ancient stone and limited shade at midday–good physical mobility and sun protection are essential. We arrange museum-timed entries to avoid the busiest windows when possible.

From £93

Grand Egyptian Museum Half-Day Tour

Spend a focused half-day at Cairo's Grand Egyptian Museum with one of our Egyptologists; museum entrance, audio headset and private transfers from central Giza hotels are included. The museum is built to display the Tutankhamun collection and thousands of archaeological objects. We do not attempt to include the Giza Plateau on this half-day because that compresses both experiences; guests who want both should pick a full-day option. Unlike standard coach tours, we use a private car so you spend time in the galleries rather than waiting at transfers. Expect thorough security screening, bag checks and 30–45 minutes of walking inside the galleries. Khufu pyramid interior visits are excluded. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator.

From £79

Cairo’s Old Treasures: Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo & Khan el‑Khalili

A private, guided visit connecting the Egyptian Museum, key monuments of Islamic Cairo and Khan el‑Khalili bazaar in central Cairo. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator; our Cairo‑based Egyptologist leads the museum visit and a local-knowledge guide conducts the Islamic Cairo walk. Unlike larger coach tours, we do not run group-bus rotations and use a private air‑conditioned car so you set the pace. Standard site entrance fees are included; pyramid interiors and premium tombs are not part of this programme. Note: expect uneven cobbles, narrow streets and market noise during the bazaar section.

From £107

Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum Day Tour

We operate this full‑day Cairo programme on the ground as Discovery Tours Egypt, licensed by the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETAA). Our licensed Egyptologists guide you across the Giza Plateau to view the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, bring you close to the Great Sphinx and then escort you through the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to the Tutankhamun galleries and major displays. We include comfortable air‑conditioned transfers, hotel pickup and drop‑off for central Cairo & Giza hotels, bottled water and a set lunch. Practical notes: there is limited shade on the Giza Plateau and the tour involves walking on uneven ancient stone; pyramid internal access and some premium GEM experiences are not included.

From £114

Cairo and the Pyramids in a Day from Alexandria: Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum

A full private day, driven from Alexandria or the cruise terminal to Giza and home again. You see the three Pyramids and the Sphinx, then spend the afternoon in the Grand Egyptian Museum, with an Egyptologist guide and lunch. The drive takes about three hours each way, so the day is about 13 hours from start to finish.

From £132

Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis & Grand Egyptian Museum Day Tour

This private full-day tour covers the Giza Plateau (Khufu Pyramid exterior), the Great Sphinx, Saqqara, ancient Memphis and the Grand Egyptian Museum. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and our Egyptologist accompanies every departure. We offer the Khufu Pyramid interior as an optional extra rather than including it by default. Unlike large coach excursions, we schedule longer stops at Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum for meaningful viewing time. Expect security checks, museum queueing at peak times, crowded viewpoints at the Giza Plateau, and uneven ancient stone underfoot. Hotel pick-up in Cairo is included; travel to Giza is typically 30–45 minutes (20–25 km) depending on traffic. Note: Due to the duration of this tour, this tour is on request only and subject to attraction opening times at the date of planned travel.

From £149

Fly from Luxor to Cairo for the Day, Privately Guided: Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum

Fly from Luxor to Cairo and back in a single day. In the morning you see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, after lunch you spend the afternoon in the Grand Egyptian Museum, with a private Egyptologist guide and car in Cairo. Return flights are included and are confirmed once we have checked seats for your date.

From £496

Fly from Aswan to Cairo for the Day, Privately Guided: Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum

Fly from Aswan to Cairo and back in a single day. You see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, have lunch, then spend the afternoon in the Grand Egyptian Museum, with a private Egyptologist guide and car in Cairo. Return flights are included and are confirmed once we have checked seats for your date.

From £642

Worth knowing beforehand

The practical bits

What to wear

Mosques and churches ask for shoulders and knees to be covered. Wear sturdy closed shoes, as the ground is rough stone in places and soft sand in others.

Tipping

Most guests give their guide about £2–4 for the day, with something smaller for the driver. It is your choice entirely, since the excursion fare already covers everything.

Heat & water

Bring at least a litre and a half of water each. By ten in the morning there is little shade at the sites, which is why we set off early: it is cooler as well as quieter.

Cameras & fees

Some sites ask for a camera ticket at the entrance, and a handful of tombs and inner rooms carry their own charge. Ordinary admission to each site is part of your fare.

What guests ask us