An independent guide to the museums & monuments of Egypt
Ninety-three doorways into five thousand years.
Every museum, temple, tomb and palace open to visitors in Egypt — with ticket prices, opening hours and the stories behind the stones. In English and Arabic.
- 93
- sites & museums
- 20
- cities & governorates
- 2
- languages
N 29°58′Giza PlateauE 31°08′
01The icons
The most visited museums & monuments
If you have a single trip, start here. The places travellers name first — and return to.
02By place
Travel the Nile, city by city
03By type
Museums, temples, tombs and more
04The full atlas
Every site, one search away
05Before you go
Practical notes for every visit
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Tickets
Prices are set by the Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities and differ for Egyptian and foreign visitors. Students with valid ID pay roughly half.
02
Hours
Most sites open early morning. Last entry is usually one hour before closing, and hours shorten during Ramadan.
03
Photography
Photography with a mobile phone is generally free. Flash and tripods may need special permission.
04
Free entry
Children under six enter free. Egyptian seniors over sixty and visitors with special needs also enter free.