Sharm El Sheikh Museum Tour: Ancient Egypt and Old Market

Two thousand years of Egyptian history, then haggle in the bazaar

A guided tour of Sharm El-Sheikh combines the museum's collection of animal mummies, papyrus scrolls and Tanagra figurines with a one-hour stop at the Old Market. You move through the Grand Hall and Hall of Civilization with a live English-speaking guide, then wander the bazaar's alleys lined with jewelry, spices and textiles. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The museum ticket is paid on arrival.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore museum and Old Market

• Visit Sharm El-Sheikh Museum
• Explore Grand Hall exhibits
• See Hall of Civilization artifacts
• Stop at Old Market for shopping
• Sample local tea and delicacies

The experience

The Sharm El-Sheikh Museum anchors this tour with two hours inside its halls. The Grand Hall displays animal mummies and artifacts that connect ancient Egyptians to the natural world, while the Hall of Civilization holds Isetemheb's coffins, delicate papyrus collections, and Tanagra figurines alongside relics of Sinai's cultural heritage. A live guide in English walks you through the carefully selected objects and explains the civilization they represent.

After the museum, you spend an hour in the Old Market, where the pace shifts entirely. The bazaar's winding alleys are lined with stalls selling handcrafted jewelry, aromatic spices, and intricate textiles. Shopkeepers invite haggling, and the air carries the scent of sizzling kebabs and fresh-brewed Egyptian tea. You can sample local flavors, browse at your own speed, or simply watch the market's rhythm: the mix of vendors, shoppers and the warm glow of lanterns as evening settles in.

The tour runs three hours total, with hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle. The museum ticket costs 5 dollars, paid when you arrive.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• two-hour guided museum tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• one-hour Old Market stop with time to browse jewelry, spices and textiles.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sharm Gate

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the museum's history and the market's context comfortably without translation. Children from age one are welcome, and the pace (two hours indoors, one hour browsing at your own speed) suits families and mixed-fitness groups equally.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What's inside the Sharm El-Sheikh Museum that makes it worth the visit?

The museum's Grand Hall holds animal mummies and artifacts showing how ancient Egyptians understood nature and science, while the Hall of Civilization displays Isetemheb's intricate coffins, papyrus scrolls, and Tanagra figurines alongside relics from Sinai's cultural past. The collection was carefully chosen from the museum's storage to tell the story of Egyptian civilization.

Can I haggle in the Old Market, or is it set up for tourists?

The Old Market is a working bazaar where shopkeepers actively invite haggling. You browse handcrafted jewelry, spices, and textiles at your own pace, sample Egyptian tea and local food, and negotiate prices as part of the experience. It's not staged for visitors but a genuine marketplace where bargaining is expected.

How much time do I actually spend at each stop?

The museum takes two hours and the Old Market takes one hour, with the rest of the three-hour tour spent on transport and transitions. The guide leads you through the museum's halls, then you have freedom to explore the market's alleys and stalls on your own schedule.

Is the museum accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, all areas and surfaces of the museum are wheelchair accessible. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and if you're traveling with infants or small children, they can ride in a pram or stroller, or specialized infant seats are available.