Sharm El Sheikh: King Tut Museum tour with audio guide

Summary

Exploring King Tut’s world in Genena City with a local

Step into King Tut’s story at Sharm El Sheikh’s museum in Genena City, where you’ll see lifelike replicas up close, listen to an audio guide in your language, and wander among photos from Howard Carter’s discovery. Take your own photos and soak up details you might miss elsewhere — it’s a quick dive into ancient Egypt you’ll remember long after leaving.

What’s the experience like?

“That’s the real mask?” I blurted out before catching myself — but our museum rep just grinned and shook his head. “Replica, but exact,” he said, tapping the glass gently. We’d just stepped off the escalator into Genena City’s P2 floor, and honestly, I didn’t expect to feel much. But there was this hush in the room, like everyone was holding their breath around the golden coffin. The air smelled faintly of old paper and something metallic — maybe it was my imagination, or maybe it was all that gold (well, almost gold).

The audio guide started up in English (they had four languages — Li tried Mandarin for fun), and we wandered past 135 pieces. Some were so detailed I squinted to see if they’d missed a scratch or dent from the originals. There were photos of Howard Carter scribbling notes in 1922 — his handwriting looked wild, like he was rushing to get it all down before someone woke up Tutankhamun himself. At one point a little kid pointed at the canopic jars and asked his dad if they were cookie jars; I nearly laughed out loud.

I took way too many pictures (they’re allowed here), especially of that golden mask — eleven kilos of pure shine, even as a replica. Our guide told us stories about Tut’s family and all these legends swirling around him; some bits felt half-true, half-myth, but that’s Egypt for you. Forty-five minutes went by fast. When we left, sunlight hit my eyes hard after all that dim museum light. I kept thinking about Carter opening that tomb for the first time — must’ve felt like stepping into another world.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit King Tut Museum in Genena City

• Tour King Tut Ankh Amen Museum

Top questions

Where is the King Tut Museum located in Sharm El Sheikh?

The museum is inside Genena City mall on Floor P2 in Neama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh.

How long does the King Tut Museum tour take?

The tour takes about 45 minutes to complete.

Are there real artifacts at the King Tut Museum?

No, the museum displays 135 exact replicas of King Tutankhamun's treasures.

Is there an audio guide available at the museum?

Yes, electronic audio guides are included and offered in four languages.

Can I take photos inside the King Tut Museum?

Yes, photography is allowed during your visit to the museum.

Is the museum accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible and suitable for prams or strollers.

Do children need to be accompanied by adults?

The child rate applies when sharing with two paying adults.

What’s included

Your visit includes entry to the King Tut Museum in Sharm El Sheikh with access to all exhibits and an electronic audio guide available in four languages so you can explore at your own pace and take photos throughout your tour.