Egyptian Museum of Turin Private Tour with Expert Guide & Skip-the-line Tickets
At a glance
Egyptian Museum of Turin Private Tour with Expert Guide & Skip-the-line Tickets is a 2h private experience in Turin, Italy, operated by Torino Tours - Guided Tours of Turin. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $192.97 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private tour, Professional guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
The Museo Egizio in Turin has one of the largest collections of Egyptian artefacts in the world, after the Cairo Museum. This museum is certainly somewhere you must visit if you are in Turin and indeed is one of the “must see” museums in the whole of Italy. With an expert guide you will appreciate the very best of the treasures on display.
On this 2.5 hour tour in the company of a very knowledgeable guide you take a journey back in time to see mummies, hieroglyphs and papyrus. Your guide will tell you about the golden age in Egypt, learn about the Gods they worshipped, the kind of life they led and the ingenuity of the people who built the pyramids. Amongst the many wonderful archaeological finds there is the intact tome of Kha and Merit and “the Royal List” that contains the name of all the pharaohs and of course a sphinx.
This private tour is highly recommended so that you make the most of your visit to this fascinating museum.
What's included
What's included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Discover the Egyptian Museum with your Private Guide
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Stop 2 · 2h
The Museo Egizio is the “jewel in the crown” of Italy’s museums, with a TripAdvisor award as the most appreciated in all of Italy. It is the eighth most visited on the Peninsula and the fourteenth in the entire world.
On a trip to Turin this museum dedicated to the Egyptian Era is something you mustn’t miss!
As you progress through the exhibits your guide will tell you all about the cult of the Gods in Ancient Egyptian times and point out the various statues, including those of Isis, Sekhmet and Ramesses II. . History tells that Merit, Kha’s wife, died before him and as a gesture of his profound love for her, Kha gave her the sarcophagus he had prepared for himself.
We are certain you will enjoy this 2.5 hour tour of the highlights of this magnificent museum in the company of your expert guide. You will about the Ancient Egyptians and with your guide to show you the way you won’t get lost in this huge museum!
Meeting point
Meet your guide in Piazza Carignano at the statue. The guide will hold a sign with your name.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Egyptian Museum of Turin Private Tour with Expert Guide & Skip-the-line Tickets take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $192.97 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private tour; Professional guide.
Where does it start?
Meet your guide in Piazza Carignano at the statue. The guide will hold a sign with your name.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Turin.
