Egypt · NATIONAL MUSEUM OF EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION
The good national museum of egyptian civilization tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
A full Cairo day tour linking the National Museum’s mummies, Saladin’s Citadel views, Khan El Khalili, and Old Cairo churches, plus lunch options.
“The tour was great! Our driver and guide were very kind and helpful. Our guide knew so much and really made it a great experience.”
Private day trip from Cairo to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum with hotel pickup, Egyptologist guide, and included entrance fees.
“I cannot rate these guys high enough! From the pick up at the hotel to the drop off at the end of the day everything was low/ no stress catering for our every need!. The guide (Mohammad) very authentic & genuine nice guy - he was absolutelRead more”
A private Cairo day tour combining Giza pyramids and the NEMC museum, with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, and door-to-door comfort.
“A massive thank you to Mr Egypt and Malid !!!”
Private Egyptologist tour of Cairo’s National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with pickup, mummies, and 50,000 artifacts in 2 to 3 hours.
“Very nice private tour of the museum with the personal touch of our guide Mario. He was very helpful explaining more than what was written on the displays, giving us a more insightful knowledge of ancient Egyptian life. Thank you Mario.”
Private 3-hour tour of Cairo’s National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with an Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup, and Royal Mummies Hall.
“Sayid was very knowledgeable about the museum of Egyptian Civilization. I would recommend him as a very good guide”
Half-day private NMEC tour in Cairo with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, entry tickets, and highlights like Ain Sirah Lake and ancient crafts.
“Hamad was knowledgeable and friendly. The museum was wonderful and the collection of mummies was amazing.”
A flexible Cairo day: Giza pyramids and Sphinx, the Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and optional Old Cairo, Citadel, and Khan el-Khalili.
“excursion au top merci a notre guide alaa ahmed tres gentille tres a l'écoute et ses explications tjrs tres interressantes!2 ieme fois que je fais cette excrusion et la cetait un autre level !!merci a elle !”
Half-day guided museum visit in Cairo or Al Giza with hotel pickup, skip ticket lines, and entry fees included.
“Il tour è stato pianificato alle 8:00, ma arrivati al museo abbiamo scoperto che il museo era ancora chiuso e siamo dovuti andare via e prendere un caffè nelle vicinanze aspettando l'apertura, la "guida" sembrava non sapere questa informazione. All'arrivo nel museo si vedeva che la "guida" non sapeva neanche da dove si entrasse ne cosa ci fosse dentro il museo. Quando abbiamo indicato nella parte sotto dove c'erano le mummie ha cercato di entrare con noi al che il lavoratore del museo l'ha fermato dicendo che le guide non potessero entrare e che ci doveva aspettare lì, era di nuovo sorpreso e ci ha lasciati entrare da soli. Dopodiché…”
Guided visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Khan Al Khalili, with hotel pickup and optional museum tickets and lunch.
“Very interesting and informative. Alaa was very knowledgeable, friendly and hospitable. Great guide and. Mohammed Hany was a great driver and picked us up every at the end of each part of our tour.”
See Egypt from pre-history to today at Cairo’s National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, including the Royal Mummies Hall with 22 rulers.
“My guide and transportation driver were both funny and entertaining. My driver got me around carefully and safely. My guide was knowledgeable and made my trip fun and entertaining. Even though my driver didn't speak English. He and my guide made me laugh and joke with each other to keep things fun. My guide arranged a special stop for my lunch which was I was happy that he did. I had really good Egyptian food that was delicious but it had a great atmosphere and I enjoyed it immensely. Best trip experience”
Private 8-hour Cairo museum day covering the Egyptian Museum and NMEC, with door-to-door transfers, skip-the-line entry, guide, lunch, and water.
“È stata una bellissima esperienza vedere entrambi i Musei, la Guida Armando è stato bravissimo e parlava benissimo la lingua italiana! Ha spiegato tutta la storia con passione e precisione, passo dopo passo, ci ha accompagnato in questo magnifico tour! Consiglio vivamente questa esperienza! È stata una delle migliori guide! Eccezionale!”
Temples, reef, sand or city — pick the shape of the day and go.
