MUSEUMS

Top 15 Museum Visits in the World

34 tours  ·  from $3 a head

The good museum visits sell out first, and the early departures go before the rest. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ.

Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour - Al Seef: a gentle start beside Dubai Creek
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Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

1.Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,816 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Walk Al Seef, Al Fahidi, Al Bastakiya, and Bur Dubai with a local guide, tasting Arabic coffee, dates, snacks, and drinks before crossing Dubai Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks. Guides include Hamza, Seef, Ramadan, and Francis.

“Seef was a great guide! He told us a lot about Emirati culture, the lunch was super delicious, and he showed us interesting aspects of each stop. He even went the extra mile and helped me find a gold shop that sold the exact jewelry I wanted in the souk. Thank you!”

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Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar - Lunch breaks up a long day
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Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar

2.Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,931 reviews · from $49Top rated

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private Egyptologist guide and driver visiting Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili. The $49 tour includes lunch, transport, entrance fees if selected, and a 30-minute camel ride. Guides such as Manar, Fatima, Mimo, and Zenab are frequently requested.

“Cairo & Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar was brilliant! Manar was our tour guide and she was amazing. Always being there to help, great photographer and knowing the right places and her knowledge was incredible. We learnt so much from Manar today. Totally recommend and ask for Manar!”

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Cairo: Female-Guided Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum City Tour - The Giza Pyramids: a strong first act
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Cairo: Female-Guided Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum City Tour

3.Female-Guided Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,614 reviews · 8 hours · from $73

Spend eight hours with a female Egyptologist exploring the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, and Khan El-Khalili. Pickup, air-conditioned transport, lunch, tickets, and a female guide are included. Guides such as Bossi, Randa, Basant, and Samaa are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful care.

“Sama was fantastic. Love my experience! She was super nice and patient. Very knowledgeable and appreciative. She was one of the best guides I ever had. Her driver was excellent as well .”

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Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Bike, Markets & Churros - Starting at Del Carmen with a bicycle and helmet
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Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Bike, Markets & Churros

4.Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Bike, Markets & Churros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,072 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Ride through Coyoacán with an English-speaking host such as Sebastián, Meg, Jesús, or Andrew. Learn about Frida Kahlo, stop for churros, atole, tostadas, and aguas frescas, then enter Casa Azul with included skip-the-line tickets and explore at your own pace.

“Andrew was a wonderful guide. He led us on a very fun and safe bike ride through Coyoacan and shared his extensive knowledge of the area and of Frida Kahlo with the group.”

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Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros - Frida Kahlo Park and the story of ahuehuete trees
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Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros

5.Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 982 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Walk through Frida Kahlo’s Coyoacán, stopping at Plaza de la Conchita, Frida Kahlo Park, historic gardens, and the local market for tostadas, fruit, aguas frescas, and churros. An English-speaking guide leads the first three hours, then you visit Casa Azul independently with your ticket included.

“An exceptionally knowledgeable and extremely personable guide made this tour and the history of Coyoacan come to life. His passion for the history of the area was only met by his deep knowledge of Frida Kahlo and her life and loves. It's a vibrant and colorful area full of rich Mexican history and political intrigue. If you're fortunate, and you book this tour, I hope that you have Diego as your guide. Truly a five star experience!!”

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Cairo: Private Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar Tour with Lunch - The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
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Cairo: Private Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar Tour with Lunch

6.Private Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 744 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend eight focused hours with a private guide and driver at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Guides such as Shaimaa, Saeed, Mena, and Mahmoud have helped guests shape the day around photos, museum interests, family needs, or tight flight schedules.

“Tonsi and Useff were amazing! They made sure we were safe and taken care of at every location. They were both extremely knowledge and entertaining throughout the day.”

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Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Complex, Egyptian Museum & Bazaar - The Sphinx and Valley Temple add the ritual side
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Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Complex, Egyptian Museum & Bazaar

7.Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Complex, Egyptian Museum & Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $136

Spend about eight hours with an Egyptologist guide visiting the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, and Khan Al-Khalili. Guides such as Emy, Ahmed Elgohary, and Mohamed Osman are praised for clear explanations, thoughtful pacing, and family-friendly help.

“Emy was a perfect guide for me. Lot of knowledge and patience also. I had an amazing hotel location with a lovely pool and bar, friendly people and spacious rooms. Happy and grateful that I chose Egypt Tour Portal. Thank you!”

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The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo - The Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun’s treasures
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The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo

8.The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $3Best value

Spend about nine hours exploring Cairo by private vehicle, from the Alabaster Mosque and Egyptian Museum to Khan el-Khalili and the Hanging Church. Choose transportation only or add a guide, lunch, and entrance tickets. Guides such as Reem, Karim, Yahya, and Toha have received especially warm praise.

“Great tour Mohamad was really knowledgeable and customised the tour to our liking. Everything was good however would be great to have smoke free guides & drivers.”

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Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & Bazaar Tour - The Giza Pyramids: the day’s biggest moment
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Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & Bazaar Tour

9.Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & Bazaar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 298 reviews · 8 hours · from $77

Spend eight hours with an Egyptologist guide at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili. Guides such as Samaa, Basant, Ahmed, and Bossi are praised for clear storytelling and helpful photography. Lunch, hotel pickup, transport, and main entrance tickets are included.

“Amazing experience. My husband and I were extremely amazed by the pyramids, the Sphinx, the visit to the Bazaar and the Egyptian Museum. A special thank you to the guide Bassan, who was very careful, kind and explained everything to us with great patience. I highly recommend it!”

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Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums - Historic homes, Arabic coffee, and local customs
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Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums

10.Dubai.Discover Old town,Markets,street food,Abra &Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · from $19

Walk Al Seef and Al Fahidi with a local guide such as Abdulla or Hichem, visit historic homes, taste Arabic coffee and street food, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and explore the spice and gold souks. Hotel pickup is optional, but return transport is not included.

“Definitely worth booking! It was a great way to explore this area. Our guide was Hichem Azzem, he was knowledgeable and looked after us well, and we had a great time.”

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Cairo Full-Day Tours to Giza Pyramids ,Egyptian Museum & Bazaar - The Valley Temple and Great Sphinx
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Cairo Full-Day Tours to Giza Pyramids ,Egyptian Museum & Bazaar

11.Cairo Full-Day Tours to Giza Pyramids ,Egyptian Museum & Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · from $8

Start with hotel pickup at 8:00 a.m., then visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square, and Khan Khalili Bazaar. A private vehicle, bottled water, and hotel drop-off are included. Guide quality varies, so confirm whether your package includes one.

“I am putting one star for this tour for the 3 following rasons: 1-The tour company added a stop not mentioned in the itinerary. It was for a papyrus "museum" selling them for 10 to 20 times the cost.. claiming they are original and unique. Realised the scam a day later when I saRead more”

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Cairo Sightseeing Tour (Giza Pyramids + Museum + Khan el Khalili Bazaar) - Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx: two hours at the ancient core
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Cairo Sightseeing Tour (Giza Pyramids + Museum + Khan el Khalili Bazaar)

12.Cairo Sightseeing Tour (Giza Pyramids + Museum + Khan el Khalili Bazaar)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $78

Make a long Cairo layover count with a private, 7 to 8-hour tour of the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili. An Egyptologist guide such as Sabry leads the day, with private transport, entrance fees, bottled water, lunch on the all-inclusive option, and a short camel ride.

“We had a wonderful experience of the pyramids, antiquities museum and souk, thanks to our entertaining and extremely knowledgeable guide / Egyptologist - Sabry. Sabry brought Egypt to life for us, was very accommodating in changes to tRead more”

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Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar - Giza Plateau: the pyramids up close
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Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

13.Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · from $163

Visit the Giza pyramids and Sphinx, study Tutankhamun’s treasures at the Egyptian Museum, then shop Khan el-Khalili with a private Egyptologist guide. The 6 to 8-hour tour includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, free time at key sites, and optional lunch.

“This was a fast but immensely interesting day. Well worth the time. Our guide Mohammad was very knowlegable. The only comment to make is if one likes history and museums, the Egyptian Museum a.k.a. Cairo Museum, really deserves much more time. I hope to go back some time to see more.”

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Takua Pa: Food Market, Tsunami Museum, Temple, & Old Town - Ban Nam Khem and the story of the tsunami
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Takua Pa: Food Market, Tsunami Museum, Temple, & Old Town

14.Takua Pa: Food Market, Tsunami Museum, Temple, & Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 165 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Travel from Khao Lak in a cool van with an English-speaking guide to Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Museum, Kong Kha Temple, historic Takua Pa, and a local market. Guides such as Gay, Ching, Arisa, and Oil add personal stories, while drinks and entrance fees are included. Food costs extra.

“The tour left us with only positive impressions. Gay, our guide, was very nice and engaged, and Alex, our driver, was helpful and cheerful. They made a wonderful duo. We learned a lot about local life, and the final visit to the market was the 🍒 on the cake. I highly recommend it. You have to feel this woman's energy, she is amazing! Thank you for this trip 🫶🏼”

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Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum & Bazaar Day Tour - The overnight departure and mountain road
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Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum & Bazaar Day Tour

15.Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum & Bazaar Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 149 reviews · from $87

Travel from Hurghada to Cairo for the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili, and El Moez Street. Guides such as Ahmad, Ramy, Amir, and Samaa lead the day in several languages. Expect an excellent introduction to Cairo, but also a very long road day.

“it's was everything very good it's more when we expect Amir (yours guide) was very nice person, helpful, interesting to listen,honest it's was really good trip and want to say another thanks for Amir.he change my view for Egypt 10 0% my daughter gets sick in a trip he was run away to get medicine to help her.”

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