Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)

Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)

Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
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The tomb of King Tut was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon.
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  • KDJERO
    Saint Charles, Missouri759 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    World Famous Tomb
    How do you go to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt and not pay the extra admission to see the most famous tomb in history?!? Yes, it's small, but if it had been huge and he had been famous, someone would have found the tomb and looted it long ago. A very special place for that reason alone.
    Visited March 2023
    Written April 4, 2023
  • SonomaNut
    Sonoma, California1,151 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not to miss experience
    You don’t need this review to understand why King Tut is a must see. Well worth your time after seeing the many numerous documentaries. I would never recommend this elsewhere but ask the chamber guard to take a few pictures for you. After spending days, and years inside they have some unique photo shoots. Just ask.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 15, 2023
  • NeilSchier
    Adelaide, Australia204 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tutankhamun
    Lots of steps leading down to the tomb. Many people and quite hot. The king is back in his tomb and his mummified body lies for all to see. Beautiful and colourful paintings adorn the walls. The guard took my camera for some personal photos (for a fee of course). Happy to give a tip for these awesome pictures. A truly wonderful place to visit. One of our bucket list experiences. Definitely a must do for both of us.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 30, 2023
  • Razorfish
    Little Rock, Arkansas3,866 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    King Tut’s tomb is much smaller than the other tombs but a must see
    King Tut’s tomb is an extra fee in the Valley of the Kings, but it is a must see. It is smaller than the other tombs and was not looted like many of the others. The king’s mummified body is displayed under glass in the tomb. The other objects found by Howard Carter in 1922 are located in museums in Cairo. The King Tut story is fascinating and after seeing his death mask in Cairo, viewing his tomb helps to complete everything.
    Visited December 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 21, 2023
  • betteskid
    Boston, Massachusetts1,355 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The extra ticket for this tomb is worthwhile
    This tomb is an added ticket when you visit the Valley of the Kings but it is worth it. Given the mystery surrounding it and its late discovery, the excitement of actually seeing it was special for us. We loved the paintings in the burial chamber and the history of the discovery was also interesting.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 26, 2024
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KarenAzinger
Portland132 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
If you want to see King Tut's tomb you will have to pay extra, E100 or about US$6. Compared to the other tombs, Tut's is shockingly small, only two small chambers. His mummy, without any gold finery, is still here in a glass case as it is too fragile to move to Cairo. The paintings on the burial chamber walls are beautiful, but compared to the other tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Tut's tomb is shockingly small. But for US$6, I am glad we saw it. Worth seeing it as an extra tomb, but see the others first, as they are much more impressive and beautiful. The rules just changed, so you are allowed to take photos with your cellphone.
Written March 19, 2020
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WImom
Fond du Lac, WI2,342 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
This is an absolute must see! There is an extra charge to see this tomb as it is not among the ones that you can choose for your three choices. Cell phone photos are allowed. This tomb was the last tomb that was discovered, in the year 1922. It contained all the fabulous treasures which are now housed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and a few in the Luxor Museum. His mummy is in the tomb in its gilded wooden coffin and you are allowed to take cell phone photos of the mummy. The burial chamber walls are highly decorated but small in comparison to the other tombs in the valley.
Written November 24, 2020
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Gail Goldman
Hartsdale, NY1,109 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
To come all the way to Egypt, visit the exhibition in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and then get to the Valley of the Kings in Luxor and not see his tomb and mummy would have been a shame. You must pay an extra fee for admission to this tomb but, let's face it, Tut is one of the most famous Pharaohs.
It is a small tomb with impressive paintings and colors.
Also got great photos.
Written April 30, 2020
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Josh B
Lafayette, IN447 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Family
As of June 2021, most of the King Tut treasures are upstairs at the Egyptian Museum (to be moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum when it is completed). But this tomb is a great addition to your Tut experience—you’ll see how small it was to still be crammed with so much treasure, and you’ll see the actual mummy and one of the sarcophagi is still there. There’s also some vivid painting on the walls. It’s a quick visit, but for us it was worth the price. And if you want MORE Tut, the new Hurghada Museum also has a case of incredibly pristine Tut artifacts.
Written July 2, 2021
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Keez_87
Aqaba, Jordan5 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
The history surrounding King Tut is one we all know, though visiting the tomb is not worth it.

You pay extra on top of an already booked tour or tickets to The Kings Valley, not to mention that you can not have guides enter with you.

There is multiple tombs in the area that are as or more impressive.
Written November 25, 2022
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David Adhikary
Dhaka City, Bangladesh114 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Solo
You need to pay extra 300 LE Egyptian Pound (20 USD) to enter and meet Mr. Tut. But trust me it is totally worthy. This is a chance of a life time to meet a King 3500 years old.
Written April 11, 2021
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betteskid
Boston, MA1,355 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
This tomb is an added ticket when you visit the Valley of the Kings but it is worth it. Given the mystery surrounding it and its late discovery, the excitement of actually seeing it was special for us. We loved the paintings in the burial chamber and the history of the discovery was also interesting.
Written February 26, 2024
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR3,866 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Couples
King Tut’s tomb is an extra fee in the Valley of the Kings, but it is a must see. It is smaller than the other tombs and was not looted like many of the others. The king’s mummified body is displayed under glass in the tomb. The other objects found by Howard Carter in 1922 are located in museums in Cairo. The King Tut story is fascinating and after seeing his death mask in Cairo, viewing his tomb helps to complete everything.
Written November 21, 2023
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NeilSchier
Adelaide, Australia204 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
Lots of steps leading down to the tomb. Many people and quite hot. The king is back in his tomb and his mummified body lies for all to see. Beautiful and colourful paintings adorn the walls. The guard took my camera for some personal photos (for a fee of course). Happy to give a tip for these awesome pictures. A truly wonderful place to visit. One of our bucket list experiences. Definitely a must do for both of us.
Written October 1, 2023
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Frank A
Indio, CA109 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This one is famous and everybody wants to see King Tuts MUMMY. But the crowds really diminish the experience. It was so crowded and hot with so many people in the tomb, it was hard to see everything. They even have a team to take you up to VK, just like Disneyland...
Written January 26, 2020
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