Description
Turin holds the oldest museum in the world devoted entirely to Egyptian civilisation, and this Egyptian Museum Turin guided tour takes about two hours to walk you through it with a live guide at your side. Only Cairo's collection is ranked above it, so there is a lot to see and someone to tell you what matters.
- Ancient mummies and the jewellery of the pharaohs
- Papyri and other unique collections
- Stories about the most important pharaohs and the great dynasties
The guide does more than name the exhibits. Along the way you hear the intrigues, secrets and anecdotes gathered over centuries of Egyptian history, which turn glass cases into people and events. Groups of ten or more are given headphones, so the commentary stays clear even in a busy gallery.
The entrance ticket is part of the booking, as is the guide, and the visit is offered in English, Italian, French, German and Spanish. Hotel transfers, tips, food and drinks are not included. It is a good fit if you want the museum explained rather than read from labels, and if you like to leave with a sense of the people behind the objects. Note that the museum itself does not run this tour; a separate provider does.