A private Hurghada Museum and City Tour from El Gouna is a 4-to-5-hour excursion. You will travel 30 km south in an air-conditioned car. Highlights include ancient Egyptian artifacts, the iconic Al Mina Mosque, and local markets. It is a great way to see local culture outside the resorts.
Hurghada Museum City Tour El Gouna is a sightseeing tour to discover both sides of Hurghada from El Gouna, the traditional old town and the new, modern city, in the company of an insightful and friendly guide. Explore over 1500 ancient Egyptian artefacts in the Hurghada Museum, which opened in February 2020. Sit back and experience the street life while sipping a drink at a local cafe.
Highlights on the Hurghada Museum City Tour from El Gouna
- Explore over 1,500 artefacts from Ancient Egypt at the Hurghada Museum
- Discover the highlights of Hurghada in an air-conditioned vehicle
- See the largest mosque and the oldest church in Hurghada
- Get to meet local fishers at the harbour
- Enjoy a soft drink at a local cafe
Standard Tour Itinerary
A Hurghada Museum & City Tour from El Gouna is an excellent 4-to-5-hour cultural excursion that pairs ancient history with local sightseeing. Most tours cost between $40 to $50 per person and include private air-conditioned transfers. This allows you to explore the Red Sea coast’s heritage beyond the beach resorts.
- Hotel Pick-up: Convenient morning or late afternoon transit from your resort in El Gouna.
- Hurghada Museum: A guided 1-hour walk through 2,000+ authentic artifacts spanning from Pharaonic times to modern Egyptian history.
- Al Mina Mosque: A stop at Hurghada’s largest mosque, featuring spectacular Islamic architecture right by the water.
- The Old Port & Shipyard: A rare glimpse into the traditional maritime craftsmanship of the Red Sea.
- Traditional Fish Market: A bustling look into local life where daily catches are traded.
- Panoramic Viewpoint: A drive up to the highest point in the city for sweeping photos of Hurghada.
What does the Hurghada Museum City Tour include?
- Pickup and drop-off from hotels in El Gouna
- Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Enjoy a coffee or a soft drink at a local cafe
- El Mina Mosque
- Saint Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church
- Hurghada Marina boulevard
- Old fishing village and harbour
- El Daher (Old Town) souq
- Hurghada Museum
- Time for shopping
- English-speaking guide
- Service charges and taxes
What does the Hurghada Museum City Tour not include?
- Souvenirs and personal purchases
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Gratuities for the driver and guide (expected but not mandatory)
Items to Bring with You
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
Booking Days of Hurghada Museum City Tour from El Gouna
- Monday
- Wednesday