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Discover the Egyptian Museum of Turin on a guided tour of sarcophagi, mummies and treasures of Ancient Egypt, the second most important museum after Cairo.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience discovering Ancient Egypt on this guided tour of the Egyptian Museum in Turin, strongly desired by the royal family of Savoy and opened to the public in 1824. Today it stands as an international landmark for Ancient Egyptian history, second only to the museum in Cairo, and a must-see stop for anyone visiting the "capital of the Alps."
The tour begins on level -1, learning the story behind the museum's founding, from Bernardino Drovetti's acquisition of the first artefacts to the excavations funded by the Savoy family, including the renowned Italian Archaeological Mission led by Ernesto Schiaparelli. The itinerary travels from the predynastic era to the New Kingdom, via the Old and Middle Kingdoms, with pieces such as the oldest tomb ever discovered in Egypt, dating from 3600-3300 BC, and the sarcophagi of Ramses II and his wife.
The tour also delves into the excavations of Deir el-Medina, the ancient community of artists on the West Bank of Luxor, with the statues of Amenhotep I and Nefertiti, papyri narrating everyday life, and the Tomb of Kha and Merit with its golden mask. The visit continues through the gallery of sarcophagi and concludes in the Hall of Kings, with the imposing statues of Ramses II, Thutmose III and the lioness goddess Sekhmet.
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Additional information
● Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour's departure time
● This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate. If the minimum is not reached, refunds or alternative dates will be offered
● When formalizing the reservation, it is necessary to choose a private tour or a shared group tour
● Please note that the Spanish tour can only be carried out with a private service
● Comfortable clothing and footwear is recommended depending on weather conditions
● Please be advised that flash photography is not allowed inside the museum, and large bags or backpacks must be left in the lockers
Inclusions
✔ Qualified tour guide (in the selected language)
✔ Entrance to the Egyptian Museum
✔ Headphones for groups of more than 8 participants
✔ Small group in English or Italian
✔ Private option: you can select Spanish, Italian or English
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Other Tickets, Meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided.
Meeting point
6 Via Accademia delle Scienze, Turin, 10123 (in front of the entrance to the Egyptian Museum of Turin)