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Civilization Museum Egyptian Museum Coptic Islamic Cairo Citadel

5.0(6)Cairo7–8 hours

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Civilization Museum Egyptian Museum Coptic Islamic Cairo Citadel

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Price from: $40 / person
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Rating: 5.0 / 5 · 6 reviews
Languages: EN
Group: Private
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup: Available
Confirmation: Instant
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator: Cairo Private Guided Tours

Description

● Take advantage of a Private comfortable worry-free round trip and guided day tour pick-up from Cairo or Giza ● Enjoye visiting the new Civilization Museum, watch the royal Mummies learn the history. Watch the Egyptian Museum and the magnificent collection of the Ancient Egyptian time. Visit Coptic Cairo old churches and approach the Christian community in Egypt also visit Cairo Castle of the old Muslim time and visit one of the most important Mosques in Egypt the Mosque of Mohamed Aly and discover the Muslim history in Egypt.

Schedule & prices

Runs: Every day
Next available: Fri, Oct 16
Adult (ages 12+): $40
Child (ages 4–11): $36
Infant (ages 1–3): Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $76.

In demand: 8 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.

Tour Options

Private tour with Tickets

Main area ticket included: Private tour, experienced private guide, main ticket each place. Pickup included

Private Tour with Lunch

try the Egyptian kitchen lunch: Private tour, experienced private tour guide, lunch BBQ. Pickup included

Private Tour Tickets Lunch

Private tour, experienced private tour guide, main ticket each place, lunch BBQ. Pickup included

Private Tour without Lunch

Private guided tour : Private tour, experienced private tour guide. Pickup included

Itinerary

Cairo

30 min

Meet the tour guide at your Accommodation inside Cairo or Giza

National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC

Admission not included30 min

Visit the new Civilization Museum. The Museum inaugrated in april 2020, the main collection displayed inside it, is the ancient Egyptians New kingdom Pharaohs royal Mummies, the Pharaohs of Egypt between (1550-1050 BC). The new kingdom Pharaohs, were the most active and powerful of all the ancient Egyptian time, who built alot of monuments allover Egypt, discover the secret details about these Pharaohs transmitted by their Mummies, discover the secrets of the Mummification process.

Citadel of Saladin

Admission not included75 min

Visit Cairo Citadel also Called the Citadel of Saluh-Aldin built by the Muslim ruler Saluh-Aldin in the 12 century AD. Enjoy watching the old but sturdy construction, discover the history of Islam in Egypt with the guide. Watch the famous Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known by the Alabaster Mosque, a beautiful construction built during the 19th century. Discover the modern history of Egypt with the guide. Take your best photos everywhere

Coptic Cairo

75 min

Visit Coptic Cairo Churches, the hanging Church built above a 1st century Roman tower, the Church of st. Serguies where the holy family stayed insid a cave for three months, and the Church of st. Barbara. All the Churches are of the 4th and 5th centuries. Get closer to the Coptic Christian community during this visit and discover the history with the guide. Take your best photos

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Admission not included90 min

Visit the Egyptian Museum, more than 100,000 piece of monument found. Enjoy the explanation given in front of the masterpieces of the Old kingdom, Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom, discover all about the ancient Egyptians history and their artifacts symbols. Visit Akhenaton collection and the history with the guide. Walk around and take the best photos.

Cairo

Pass by

by the end of the day tour, we drive back to your hotel

What's included

Included

Main area ticket each place (if option selected)

Lunch (if option selected)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

private professional tour guide

private tour and A/C Vehicle

All taxes

bottled water

Not included

entry tickets Civilization Museum 550 Egy, Citadel 550 Egy, Egyptian Museum 550 Egy

Tipping

Pickup Locations & Times

We Pick-up all travelers from Cairo & Giza hotels Pyramids area & downtown area. For long range Pick-up (New Cairo hotels, October city hotels & Cairo Airport hotels) there will be an extra charge.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0

6 reviews

How it compares in Cairo

Starting price $40 is 50% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Cairo

Excurgo comparison of 9,646 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes
A Hat

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund

0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

Civilization Museum Egyptian Museum Coptic Islamic Cairo Citadel lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $40 per person for this Cairo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $76. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.

How much does this tour cost for children?

Children aged 4–11 pay from $36, adults from $40. Infants go free.

Does this tour sell out?

It can: 8 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We Pick-up all travelers from Cairo & Giza hotels Pyramids area & downtown area. For long range Pick-up (New Cairo hotels, October city hotels & Cairo Airport hotels) there will be an extra charge. Pickup points include Pyramids Island, Richard Pyramids Inn Hotel.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(6)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

H2390AJmichaels

February 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Amazing guided tour

Our tour guide Emad Salib was absolutely incredible. A true world of knowledge! He provided detailed, insightful information and answered every question I had. He didn’t just give us facts — he brought the history and culture to life. He truly gave me everything I was looking for and made my overall experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!

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Operator response

Dear valued visitor, thank you so much for your kindness and for talking from your time to write us a review. Your appreciation means a lot to us. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time in Egypt with us. It was a pleasure having you. Please don't hesitate to contact us again at anytime +201222583161. Thank you very much

Silvana_B

February 19, 2026 · via Viator

Great day into the introduction of Egyptian history

The guide was extreme knowledgeable, and I learned about so much Egyptian history as well as see the numerous sites.

Operator response

I1503LPsilvanab

February 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Fascinating Day with Emad Salib

So many different historical sites and he was extremely knowledgeable with each one. Got to see and learned so much in just one day. Highly recommend Emad!!

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X4090BVchristianet

January 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Great tour in chaotic Cairo

The tour with a focus on Coptic and Islamic Cairo was our second booking with the provider. The tour was guided by Emad Salib, who safely took us through the chaotic road traffic of Cairo to the respective destinations. Emad imparted his knowledge to us with his warm manner and told us a lot about the history of Cairo. The day we overall entertained and was very well planned by him - we can definitely recommend him.

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Guillermo Aleja... D

October 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Emad is the best!

Emad was one of the best guides we had during our entire trip. He was incredibly flexible and kindly adjusted the tour so we could start a bit later, since our flight the night before had been delayed by five hours. Despite the change, he made sure we saw everything, sharing his deep knowledge and great attitude throughout the day. You can tell he truly loves what he does — and it shows! Also, our driver Ismaiel made us feel safe and comfortable everywhere we went.

1 people found this helpful

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X6867WGthomasa

January 28, 2023 · via Tripadvisor

Perfect tour

It was an amazing tour. Pick-up was perfectly on time. The driver Nagy did a very good job. Osama, the tour guide, was simply great. He has a knowledge just about everything. He explained everything and could answer literally every question. I highly recommend this tour when you are in Cairo.

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