Cairo
Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)
Classic museum; still see touts outside and unofficial ticket middlemen.
Official links
Buy tickets only on official government domains. We never earn commission on tickets.
Fair price notes
| Item | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Entry | Official counter / egymonuments.gov.eg |
| Taxi to downtown | Short hop — agree price before |
USD equivalents move with the EGP rate — treat EGP ranges as the source of truth.
Scams at this place
- Street ticket sellers: Avoid buying tickets from people outside.
- Guided tour pressure: Aggressive offers at the gate.
- Taxi wait overcharge: Driver claims long wait fees.
What to say
| English | Egyptian Arabic (phonetic) |
|---|---|
| No guide | Mesh 3ayez morashed |
| Official tickets only | El-tazakar el-rasmeya bas |
Tourist police
Tourist police 126 · Ministry hotline 19654
Map search: Egyptian Museum Tahrir
What’s changed
- 2026-07-30: Page published on BeforeYouGoTo with dated guidance. Re-verify prices on-site when possible.