Turin: Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line & Guided Tour

40,000 Egyptian artifacts in one morning, no line at the door

You arrive at the Egyptian Museum in Turin, skip the entry queue with your pre-booked ticket, and spend two hours with a local guide moving through 40,000 artifacts including mummies, the Ramses II gallery arranged as archaeologists found it, and original statues and papyri. You leave knowing the rituals and daily life behind the objects instead of just their names.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of Egyptian Museum

• Meet local guide
• Explore Egyptian culture exhibits
• Admire real mummies and sarcophagi
• See Ramses II gallery
• Discover Sphinx and statues
• Learn about Egyptian history and rituals

The experience

So yeah, the Egyptian Museum in Turin is actually the second biggest collection of Ancient Egypt stuff outside of Cairo, and most people have no idea it's even there. You skip the line with your ticket, meet your guide right at the entrance, and then you're walking straight into rooms that most tourists never see because they're too busy waiting outside. The building itself is this grand old palazzo in the center of the city, and the moment you step in you can feel how seriously they take what's inside.

Your guide walks you through over 40,000 pieces: real mummies, sarcophaguses, papyrus scrolls, statues of Amon and Seti that are just sitting there in front of you. There's this whole gallery set up to look exactly like how archaeologists found Ramses II's tomb in Egypt, which sounds like it could be cheesy but it's actually the opposite. You're seeing the objects in the arrangement they were discovered in, which changes how you read them. The Kha papyrus is there, the original Sphinx is there, and your guide is explaining the rituals and daily life of Ancient Egyptians while you're looking at the actual evidence of it.

The whole thing takes about two hours, which means you're not rushing and you're not standing around either. It's tight enough to fit into a morning before lunch, loose enough that you can actually absorb what you're looking at. Kids do fine with it (there's enough visual spectacle that it doesn't feel like a lecture), but it's also genuinely interesting for adults who want to know what they're looking at instead of just walking past it.

What’s included

Your tour includes skip-the-line entry to the Egyptian Museum and a local licensed guide who leads you through the galleries for two hours, explaining the artifacts, rituals, and daily life of Ancient Egypt as you move through the collection.

Options for this experience

2 options

Semi-private tour, conducted in Italian10:15Lasts 2 hours. The group can have up to 6 people. Children under 14 are not permitted to join this tour.

Semi-private tour, conducted in English15:30Lasts 2 hours. The group can have up to 6 people. Children under 14 are not permitted to join this tour.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 10:15 and 15:30Last departure this season: 31 Mar 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ways

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see one of the world's most important Egyptian collections without losing an hour to the entry line, and with someone who can actually explain what you're looking at instead of reading a placard.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In Italian, at 10:15. In English, at 15:30.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (6 to 13 years); Infant (under 6).

How long is the Egyptian Museum tour?

About two hours total, including the skip-the-line entry and guided walk through the galleries.

What's included in the ticket?

Skip-the-line entry to the Egyptian Museum and a local licensed guide for the duration of the tour.

Is the museum accessible for people with mobility issues?

Some parts may not be easily accessible for reduced mobility. Contact the operator before booking if you have specific concerns.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour runs rain or shine. In case of extreme weather or unexpected closures, the company examines each situation individually.

Do I need a minimum group size?

Yes, the tour is guaranteed with a minimum of two participants.

Where is the Egyptian Museum located?

In the heart of Turin, in a historic palazzo building. Public transportation options are available nearby.

What are the main highlights?

Real mummies, sarcophaguses, the Ramses II gallery, the original Sphinx, the Kha papyrus, and statues of Amon and Seti.