Ancient Egypt Tour: Explore Cairo's Rich Heritage

Experience the wonders of Ancient Egypt with a private tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Discover the rich history and explore the Coptic and Islamic old part of Cairo with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NEMC - private car with driver will pick you from your hotel then going to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a large museum in the ancient city of Fustat, now part of Cairo, Egypt. The museum partially opened in February 2017 and will display a collection of 50,000 artefacts, presenting Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day.
What's Included
  • Entry Fees (based on the tour options you’ve booked)
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private tour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide (based on the tour options you’ve booked)
What's Not Included
  • check option rate
Additional Information

Experience an unforgettable journey through the historical era of Ancient Egypt. Dive into the vast array of Egyptian relics at The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, home to the world’s most extensive compilation of Egyptian artifacts. Throughout your visit, an expert guide will be at your side.

Embark on a mystical voyage through Cairo’s ancient Coptic and Islamic quarters.

Location
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
Al Fustat Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Paultk8782qo
Jan 20, 2026
Royal mummies - Civilisation Museum - Excellent experience. Enthusiastic guide (Ehab Mehana), who tells a lot about his ancient culture. Very recommended!
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Chansamone_o
Jun 20, 2025
Amazing Private Tour of Old Cairo and the Mummies Museum - We had such a great experience touring Old Cairo with Khaled. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire day feel relaxed and engaging. We visited the Hanging Church and the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, where we saw the spot believed to be where the Holy Family rested. Khaled shared so many interesting details that brought each site to life. One of the biggest highlights was visiting the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. The royal mummies were incredible to see in person, and the museum itself was clean, modern, and packed with fascinating artifacts. We also made a quick shopping stop where we bought some sandalwood oil and visited a papyrus shop. It was a short visit and didn’t feel pushy at all. Overall, this was a fun and meaningful tour that gave us a deeper appreciation for Cairo’s history. We’re so glad we booked it and would definitely recommend Khaled to anyone visiting the city.
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Adeniyio605
Jul 24, 2023
Tour To A Local Lunch In Egypt - I booked a last minute day trip and was set up with a guide and driver right away. Mohammad was a wonderful guide. he was kind and knowledgeable, teaching about the history of Egypt and helping me practice Arabic! My driver Said looked after our children during the tour local lunch ( Kushary ) was very delicious .
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372janiceq
Apr 2, 2023
Good driver - I booked this option as a driver only experience. He picked us up and held our stuff in the car since we had just come out of the airport.The driver was very professional, friendly, courteous and trustworthy. He was very timely with our pick ups and drop offs and the communication was good.
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Kulturentdeckerin
Nov 7, 2022
A perfect day in Cairo ☺️ - The national museum of zivilastion was really nice. The pharaonic mummies were a highlight for us. Also the mosque was really impressive. It‘s interesting to see the different religions and manners. Our driver Tamer was the best! He was so friendly and sympathically and bring us wherever we want to go! He fullfilled all of our wishes and it was really uncomplicated! It was one of the best tours in Egypt and we will remember this tour forever!
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Jcm_mia
Nov 29, 2021
Amazing Last Day in Cairo - My tour was a bit more tailored than the one displayed here. However, the experience was 5 stars +. I worked with Hesham to get me a customized itinerary as there were a few spots I wanted to hit before my flight out of Cairo. For this particular tour, my guide was Ehab. He is an egyptologyst and is working on a PhD which he will finalize at Penn State. From the start he was very accommodating and took me to a local place to drink coffee. From there, we went to the Cairo tower he gave me a detailed history of the tower; for example, when it was built, details about the construction and what I could expect once I got to the top. He took very nice pictures before I went up to take in the views from Cairo. Next stop was the Egyptian Civilization Museum. Ehab did this tour in chronological order from the predinasty period up until modern history. He walked me through very important details about the ancient civilization from Egypt which I found fascinating. He was very thorough and detailed. He also let me wander on my own after we finished the entire upper section and then i got to see the mummies. From there he took me to a local restaurant to get an Egyptian buffet, The food was scrumptious!!!!!! He even got me a good deal on the meal! Lastly, we went to the Barron Palace. He gave me a detailed explanation of how the building was designed, how New Cairo started its development after its construction and very important details about the palace history. Throughout the day he also gave me an overview of different spots about Cairo when we were on our way for the different activities I had scheduled. Ahmed, the driver, was vert punctual and professional. He helped with the luggage and ensured I got to the airport on time to make my flight. This was certainly a nice way to end a magnificent trip. I cannot thank enough Hesham and his team for making my trip to Egypt such a wonderful experience. I am definitely getting my tours from him on my next visit because there is a lot more to see. :)
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From $10
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).