The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo Skip-the-Line Tickets

Explore Egypt’s largest collection of artifacts

Step inside the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and wander through its vast halls filled with statues, ancient manuscripts, coffins, and golden treasures that span thousands of years.

See the treasures of Tutankhamun

One of the museum’s main highlights is Tutankhamun’s golden collection, including his iconic death mask, chariots, and precious jewelry, discovered in his tomb in 1922.

Discover the Royal Mummy Room (optional upgrade)

For an even deeper dive into Egypt’s past, purchase entry to the Royal Mummy Room to see the preserved remains of legendary pharaohs like Ramses II and Hatshepsut.

A must-visit for history lovers

With artifacts covering over 5,000 years of Egyptian history, this museum is the ultimate stop for anyone looking to understand the legacy of the pharaohs and their incredible civilization.

The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo Skip-the-Line Tickets

Discover the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities on this skip-the-line tour that includes access to Tutankhamun’s treasures, statues from various eras, and the Royal Mummy Room. With your ticket, you can explore over 100,000 ancient artifacts spanning more than 5,000 years of Egyptian history in just under three hours. The museum, established in 1902, houses a vast collection that includes mummies, sarcophagi, and papyrus scrolls. Your tour allows you to see the golden mask of Tutankhamun, which was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, along with other iconic items such as jewelry, amulets, and funerary objects. The museum covers an area of approximately 78,000 square feet across two floors, making it one of the largest museums dedicated to ancient Egyptian artifacts. Guests can also upgrade on-site for access to the Royal Mummy Room, which houses the preserved remains of Egypt’s most famous pharaohs, including Ramses II and Seti I. The museum offers guided tours in multiple languages, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each exhibit. With skip-the-line tickets, you avoid long queues and gain immediate entry, allowing you more time to explore this iconic landmark.

Explore Tutankhamun’s Treasures

Your tour stops at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where guests can marvel at the treasures of King Tut. The museum houses over 5,000 artifacts from his tomb, including the famous golden mask and a collection of jewelry weighing more than 10 kilograms. Visitors spend about an hour in this section, admiring intricate details such as the king’s ceremonial dagger made of iron extracted from meteorites dating back to around 1324 BCE. The museum is unique for its comprehensive display of artifacts compared to other museums that focus on specific eras or pharaohs, providing a full picture of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Discover Statues and Coffins

The tour continues at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where guests can explore statues and coffins from various periods. The museum houses over 100 statues ranging in size from small figurines to large stone sculptures, including a statue of Amenhotep III that stands more than six feet tall. Visitors spend approximately an hour viewing these artifacts, which date back to the Pharaonic era (c. 3150-30 BCE). The museum's collection includes coffins decorated with hieroglyphics and paintings depicting scenes from the Book of the Dead, providing insight into ancient Egyptian beliefs about life after death.

Explore Papyrus Scrolls

The tour moves to the papyrus scrolls section within the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where guests can see over 100 documents dating back to the Greco-Roman period (c. 332-30 BCE). The museum houses a collection of papyri that include religious texts, administrative records, and literary works such as the Book of Gates, which dates back to around 650 BCE. Visitors spend about half an hour examining these scrolls, learning about ancient Egyptian writing systems and their significance in understanding the culture.

Access Royal Mummy Room

Your tour concludes with access to the Royal Mummy Room at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where you can see the preserved remains of Egypt’s most famous pharaohs. The museum houses over 20 mummies, including those of Ramses II and Seti I, dating back to around 1300 BCE. Visitors spend approximately an hour in this section, learning about the intricate process of mummification and the cultural significance of preserving royal remains.

Tour Highlights

• Skip long queues at Egyptian Museum
• Explore Tutankhamun’s golden mask and treasures
• View statues from Pharaonic era including Amenhotep III statue
• Discover papyrus scrolls dating back to Greco-Roman period
• Upgrade for access to Royal Mummy Room with mummies of Ramses II and Seti I
• Guided tours in multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish
• Spend approximately three hours exploring museum’s extensive collection
• Enjoy immediate entry without waiting in line

Perfect for history enthusiasts, travelers seeking cultural insights, and those interested in ancient civilizations, this skip-the-line tour provides unparalleled access to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. The guided format allows you to explore Tutankhamun's treasures, statues from various eras, and papyrus scrolls while enjoying immediate entry without waiting in line.