National Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Guided Day Tour
5.0(16)Cairo8 hours
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At a glance
Duration
8 hours
Price from
$119 / person
Location
Cairo, Egypt
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 16 reviews
Languages
DE, RU, EN, IT
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Ramses Egypt
Description
Discover Egypt’s rich history on a private guided tour exploring the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), the Salah El-Din Citadel, and the historic sites of Old Cairo. Witness Egypt’s royal mummies, admire Islamic architecture, and walk through the ancient streets of Coptic Cairo with an expert Egyptologist guide for an unforgettable experience.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
9 times a day, 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 7+)
$119
Child (ages 2–6)
$50
Infant (ages 1–1)
Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $129.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
National Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Guided Day Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Cairo
30 min
Hotel Pickup – Private pickup from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
Admission included120 min
Explore Egypt’s history through interactive exhibits and rare artifacts.
Visit the Royal Mummies Hall, home to the well-preserved remains of ancient pharaohs.
Citadel of Saladin
Admission included120 min
Discover this impressive medieval fortress built in the 12th century.
Explore the Mohamed Ali Mosque (Alabaster Mosque), known for its stunning Ottoman architecture and panoramic views of Cairo.
Old Cairo
Admission included120 min
Visit Coptic Cairo, home to the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Stroll through Islamic Cairo, with its historic mosques, bazaars, and traditional streets.
Cairo
30 min
Lunch
Cairo
30 min
Return to Hotel – End your tour with a private transfer back to your hotel.
What's included
Included
Entrance fee
Private, air-conditioned transportation
Bottled water during the tour
Professional Egyptologist guide
Not included
Personal expenses & gratuities
Guides for languages other than English are available upon request and subject to an additional fee.
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel Pickup – Private pickup from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
16 reviews
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How it compares in Cairo
Starting price $119 is 49% above the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Cairo
Excurgo comparison of 9,644 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 National Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Guided Day Tour take?
National Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Guided Day Tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does National Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Guided Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $119 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 $129. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does National Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Guided Day Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
How much does National Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Guided Day Tour cost for children?
Children aged 2–6 pay from $50, adults from $119. Infants go free.
Can I cancel National Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Guided Day 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. Hotel Pickup – Private pickup from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
Pickup points include Kemet Pyramids Inn, City Inn Alshwarbi Hotels.
What languages is National Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Guided Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, EN, IT, FR, NL, ES.
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?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is National Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Guided Day Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ramses Egypt.
Reviews(16)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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442aliaksandrh
December 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Cairo beautiful trip )
It was a nice trip ) one of the best in my life )) we visited different beautiful places like Cairo citadel and the central market ) everything was amazing 🤩) thank you very much ))
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had one of the best trips of your life on our National Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Guided Day Tour 🌟🏛️
It’s great to know you enjoyed visiting the Cairo Citadel, the central market, and other beautiful historic sites, and that everything was well organized and amazing. Mohamed and our team always strive to provide professional, engaging, and unforgettable Cairo experiences, with expert guidance, comfortable transportation, and seamless planning.
Your feedback helps future travelers confidently choose this top-rated Cairo day tour and motivates us to continue delivering high-quality and memorable Egypt adventures.
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_U2818UC
December 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
We really enjoyed it👍👍👍
That was very interesting! We loved it so much! Mohammed is a wonderful guide! The citadel and old Cairo and the museum impressed us! I recommend Mohammed from the heart! When I get back to Cairo, I'll definitely do it again, and I advise you.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the National Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Day Tour 🌟🏛️
It’s fantastic that you found the tour interesting, well-organized, and unforgettable, and that Mohamed provided excellent guidance throughout your visit. Our team is dedicated to offering every guest a professional, engaging, and personalized Cairo tour experience, with expert insights, comfortable transportation, and seamless planning.
Your feedback helps future travelers confidently choose this top-rated Cairo tour and supports our mission to deliver high-quality and memorable Egypt experiences.
We look forward to welcoming you again for more amazing Egypt tours, including Saqqara, Memphis, Luxor, Aswan, or private desert adventures 🇪🇬
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agathe j
October 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Discover Cairo in one day
Very rich visits and beautiful discovery of the culture. Ima is very flexible on the course of the day, which is very nice.
And driver Mohamed is very nice too.
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience you had with us. We hope to do our best to make all the tourists happy and satisfied
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Tour715980
October 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Good experience
Maged is a good and amicable driver. Luckily he informed us about the close of the Great Museum in Giza so we know to go see the mummies at the Museum of Civilisation instead. Make sure that you communicate in detail what you want from the trip and you'll be fine, since he's flexible with the route and knows his way around town.
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience you had with us. We hope to do our best to make all the tourists happy and satisfied
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Sherpa51872696100
October 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Good journey
I can recommend to the people vist those places the mummies muse and mohammed ali mosque the complex of the religions its was a fantastic day with adriano each places in egypt it has different meaning really and the Egyptian cultures its nice i want come back again to Egypt thank you adriano thank you egypt
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience you had with us. We hope to do our best to make all the tourists happy and satisfied
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Ganesh283
October 11, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Making the day more special
On my father’s birthday he took us to the Egypt’s first mosque. It was a mass praying for the prosperity. Forever grateful for his gesture.
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience you had with us. We hope to do our best to make all the tourists happy and satisfied
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245emilik
October 10, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Old Cairo tour
Was amazing tour to old Cairo city,Mohhamed is one of the best guide I ever meet) Professional excursion and perfect vibe
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience you had with us. We hope to do our best to make all the tourists happy and satisfied
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javiermG121BJ
October 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Motorcycle ride
Excellent very friendly people always available full fun 100% 😉 😎 😘 I recommend it person always available
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience you had with us. We hope to do our best to make all the tourists happy and satisfied
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X4145CMgiulianom
October 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
bike motorcycle
great experience with aiman, super nice and helpful, knows English well and makes himself understood, recommended by us.
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience you had with us. We hope to do our best to make all the tourists happy and satisfied
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alanmL7833XZ
October 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
To be redone
Fantastic and helpful person we had so much fun and it was very kind advice very much his Service!!!
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience you had with us. We hope to do our best to make all the tourists happy and satisfied
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