Grand Egyptian Museum ToursGrand Egyptian Museum Tickets: Entry Ticket and Booking
- 1 day validity, self-guidedDuration
- 4.8 · 3,763Reviews on GetYourGuide
- From $35per person
- Non-refundableCancellation
Quick answer What the $35 ticket covers and its rules
Grand Egyptian Museum tickets cost $35 per person on this GetYourGuide listing, rated 4.8 from 3,763 reviews. The ticket covers the main galleries, the Tutankhamun galleries and the Khufu solar boat museum and is valid all day on the date you pick.
Key takeaways
- The ticket is non-refundable, and the museum's own rule is the same on every sales channel. See what the price covers.
- Saturday and Wednesday are late days, with galleries open until 9:00 PM. Full hours in museum rules.
- Bags larger than 40 x 40 cm go to the cloakroom and flash photography is banned. Details in what to bring.
- If you want a guide or a combined pyramids day, look at the Private Grand Egyptian Museum Tour or the Grand Egyptian Museum and Pyramids Tour.
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Grand Egyptian Museum tickets start at $35 per person for the GetYourGuide entry ticket, the simplest way into the museum. It is an entry ticket valid all day on the date you pick. It covers the main galleries, the Tutankhamun galleries and the Khufu solar boat museum. It comes with no guide, no transport and no food, so it suits travelers who are comfortable arranging their own way to Giza. This page explains what the $35 buys, the museum's own opening hours and rules, how the museum's own ticketing site works, and which travelers should book a Grand Egyptian Museum tour instead of a ticket alone.
About This Tour
This is the entry ticket alone, sold on GetYourGuide as Cairo: Entry Ticket to Grand Egyptian Museum. It costs $35 per person and carries a 4.8 rating from 3,763 reviews. The ticket is sent to you after payment and scanned at the gate. It is valid all day on the date you choose, so you can enter at any time during opening hours.
There is no guide and no transport attached. You make your own way to the Grand Egyptian Museum on the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road in Giza and spend as long as you like inside. The listing marks it not suitable for children under 6, even though the museum's own rules let under-6s in free.
$35 per person. The museum entry is in the price.
1 day. The ticket works for the whole day on the date you pick.
As long as you like during opening hours.
None included. You travel to the Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Giza, yourself.
No guide. Self-guided visit.
Non-refundable.
Check Dates and Availability
Pick a date to check availability. The ticket is sent by email after payment and scanned at the gate.
How the Day Runs
There is no fixed schedule on a ticket-only visit. You arrive when you like within your validity, and the order of the three covered areas is up to you. The table lists the three areas the ticket covers.
Your Self-guided Sequence
You can start on the Grand Staircase, 6,000 square metres rising six stories, then move into the main galleries with the colossal statue of Ramesses II. The Tutankhamun galleries hold the complete collection displayed together for the first time since its discovery, and photography is banned in designated areas there. The Khufu solar boat museum is the third area the ticket covers.
The museum holds some 100,000 artefacts in total, so a whole day is not too long.
A ticket-only visit has no fixed timetable. This is the shape the day takes when you use the $35 ticket well.
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Morning
Arrive at the museum
Make your own way to the Grand Egyptian Museum on the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road in Giza. Have the emailed ticket ready to scan at the gate.
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Morning
Grand Staircase and main galleries
Start on the Grand Staircase, 6,000 square metres rising six stories, then work through the permanent galleries with the colossal Ramesses II and the interactive displays.
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Midday
Tutankhamun galleries
See the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together for the first time since its discovery. Photography is banned in designated areas.
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Midday
Khufu solar boat museum
The third stop covered by the ticket is the restored solar boat of Khufu. Food and drink are banned inside, so eat before or after.
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Afternoon
Gardens and departure
The museum gardens look toward the nearby pyramids. Leave before last entry cutoffs or closing time on your date.
Gilded figures in the Tutankhamun gallery. Photo: Mohamed abdelzaher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What the Price Covers
The $35 buys exactly one thing: the museum ticket. Everything else in a museum day is on you, which is why it costs less than the guided Grand Egyptian Museum tours that include the ticket.
What the Ticket Includes
The ticket includes entry to the Grand Egyptian Museum, access to all permanent exhibits, and admission to the main galleries, the Tutankhamun galleries and the solar boat museum during working hours. Ramadan hours on the listing are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM for the complex and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the galleries. There is no separate Tutankhamun ticket on the museum's own rules, so this single ticket is all you need for the galleries.
| Line | In the price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Museum entry ticket | Yes | $35 per person, sent by email and scanned at the gate |
| Main galleries | Yes | All permanent exhibits |
| Tutankhamun galleries | Yes | No separate ticket exists on the official rules |
| Khufu solar boat museum | Yes | Included on this listing |
| Guide | No | Self-guided visit |
| Transport | No | Make your own way to the museum |
| Food and drinks | No | None, and outside food is banned anyway |
| Pyramids and Sphinx area | No | Needs a separate arrangement |
| Entry inside the Great Pyramid | No | Not part of this ticket |
| Camel ride on the plateau | No | Not part of this ticket |
| Tips | No | Bring cash if you want to tip |
| Egypt visa | No | Not part of this ticket |
The Museum's Own Ticketing Site
The official site is tickets.gem.eg, and visit-gem.com redirects there. The museum sells an Admission Ticket or a Guided Tour Ticket, which is a group tour with other visitors rather than a private guide. You choose the date, ticket type, tour language, entry time and quantity.
The museum states that it is not responsible for tickets bought elsewhere, and the $35 ticket here books through GetYourGuide on its own terms. Discounts and free entry require valid ID, and children under 6 enter free with ID.
Refund Rules
This listing is non-refundable. The museum's own terms say the same: tickets are non-refundable after purchase whatever the sales channel, unused tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged, and the only exception is force majeure as determined by the museum. Official tickets are also valid only for the date and time booked, allow a single entry and carry the visitor's name.
Only book for a date you are certain about.
Source: Grand Egyptian Museum.
Timed tickets are scanned at the gate.
Book It If, Skip It If
Book it if
- you just need entry and are comfortable arranging your own way to the museum on the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road in Giza
- you want to stay as long as you like, the $35 ticket is valid all day on the date you pick
- you are certain of your date and accept that the ticket is non-refundable
Skip it if
- you want free cancellation, the guided tours offer it up to 24 hours before the start while this ticket is non-refundable
- you travel with children under 6, the listing is not suitable for them though the museum admits under-6s free with ID
- you want a guide, the Private Grand Egyptian Museum Tour gives your own Egyptologist for 3 to 5 hours
Who This Tour Rules Out
A ticket alone is a good deal only if you can handle the logistics yourself. If any of the points below sounds like you, book a different product.
Limits of This Ticket, and What to Book Instead
The listing is not suitable for children under 6, so a family with young children should book on the museum's own site, where under-6s enter free with ID, or check the age rules of a guided day such as the Grand Egyptian Museum and Pyramids Tour. There is no transport, so if you do not want to arrange your own ride to Giza, that same tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup. There is no guide, so if you want an Egyptologist explaining the collection, the Private Grand Egyptian Museum Tour gives you your own guide for 3 to 5 hours, from $25 per person for the guide and car, with museum tickets only on the all-inclusive option.
The ticket is non-refundable with no free cancellation window, unlike the guided tours, which offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
The hanging obelisk on the entrance plaza. Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Pros and Cons
An honest read of the $35 entry ticket against the guided alternatives on this site.
What we genuinely like
- Ticket-only entry at $35 per person, rated 4.8 from 3,763 reviews
- Valid all day on the date you pick, so you set your own pace
- Covers the main galleries, the Tutankhamun galleries and the Khufu solar boat museum
- Ticket arrives by email after payment and is scanned at the gate
- On Saturday and Wednesday you can stay until the 9:00 PM gallery close
The honest downsides
- Non-refundable, with no free cancellation window, unlike the guided tours at 24 hours
- No guide, no transport and no food, so you arrange all of that yourself
- The listing is not suitable for children under 6, though the museum admits under-6s free on its own rules
- The listing quotes Ramadan hours, so confirm the schedule for your own date
Who it's NOT for: Not for travelers who want transport, a guide or free cancellation, who should look at the museum-and-pyramids day instead, or for families with children under 6.
Museum Rules and What to Bring
The rules below come from the museum's own ticketing site. They matter more on a self-guided visit, because there is no guide to steer you around them. More practical detail is in the site's sections on opening hours and rules and what to bring.
Opening Hours
The complex opens at 8:30 AM every day. Galleries open at 9:00 AM. On five days a week the galleries close at 6:00 PM and the complex at 7:00 PM.
Saturday and Wednesday are late days, with galleries open to 9:00 PM and last entry about 8:00 PM. No closed day is listed. Ramadan hours are shorter, galleries 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, so check the schedule for your date.
| Days | Complex | Galleries |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday and Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
Last Entry
Last entry is one hour before the galleries close. That is about 5:00 PM on regular days and about 8:00 PM on Saturday and Wednesday. Arrive earlier than the cutoff, because a first visit can easily fill a whole day.
Bags, Food and Photos
Bags larger than 40 x 40 cm must go to the cloakroom, so leave the big backpack at your hotel. Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, drones and live streaming are not permitted. Photography for personal use is allowed except in designated areas, and some Tutankhamun areas ban photos outright.
Outside food and drink are banned, smoking is only allowed outdoors, and you must not touch the artefacts. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Bring
Bring your passport or ID, because official tickets carry the visitor's name and discounts need valid ID. Eat and drink before you go in, because outside food and drink are banned. Wear comfortable shoes for a museum of some 100,000 artefacts, and keep to a small bag, since anything over 40 x 40 cm goes to the cloakroom.
Sources: Grand Egyptian Museum, Grand Egyptian Museum.
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What Travelers Said
An impressive museum with so much to see and do. The Tutankhamen exhibition was particularly amazing. It was just wonderful to see the artefacts and learn about Ancient Egyptian culture. The museum is well worth a visit.
It was a very interesting experience with unexpected sights.The service and what they told was were very helpful and also told with a lot of interest.I would totally redo it over and over again.Mohamed gihad and walid were the best tour guides and drivers.
The museum was okay and worth visiting, but the highlight of the day was definitely the trip to the pyramids! We had a great time exploring the pyramids with our guide, Zee. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience really enjoyable. Overall, a very nice trip and a memorable experience. Highly recommended!
so much beautiful history, i wish i would’ve got a tour guide to explain things… but still had a blast and seen a lot!!
Grand Egyptian Museum Tickets: Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum?
On this GetYourGuide listing the entry ticket costs $35 per person and carries a 4.8 rating from 3,763 reviews. It covers the main galleries, the Tutankhamun galleries and the Khufu solar boat museum. See the full breakdown in what the price covers.
How can I buy tickets to the Grand Egyptian Museum?
The museum sells tickets only through its official site, tickets.gem.eg, where you choose an Admission Ticket or a Guided Tour Ticket with a date, entry time and quantity. The $35 ticket on this page books through GetYourGuide instead. Read more on the museum ticket page.
Do you need to buy Grand Egyptian Museum tickets in advance?
Official tickets are valid only for the date and time booked, carry the visitor's name and allow a single entry, so you need a booking before you arrive. This listing's ticket is sent after payment and scanned at the gate. The booking rules are in what the price covers.
Can you buy tickets at the Grand Egyptian Museum?
Plan to buy online. The official site directs all sales to tickets.gem.eg and official tickets are booked for a date and time, so book ahead rather than counting on a gate purchase, starting from the museum ticket details.
How much time do you need to see the Grand Egyptian Museum?
The ticket is valid all day on the date you pick, and the museum holds some 100,000 artefacts, so a full day is realistic. Guided alternatives run 3 to 5 hours, like the Private Grand Egyptian Museum Tour.
Do Grand Egyptian Museum tickets offer discounts or free entry?
On the museum's own rules, children under 6 and visitors with disabilities enter free every day of the week with valid ID, and discounts require valid ID too. This $35 ticket is priced per person and is marked not suitable for children under 6. Details are in museum rules.
Are Grand Egyptian Museum tickets refundable?
No. The museum states that tickets are non-refundable after purchase on every sales channel, except force majeure as determined by GEM, and unused tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged. If you want a 24-hour free cancellation window, book a guided option such as the Grand Egyptian Museum and Pyramids Tour.
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