Given a price for the one I was carrying around. After my credit card was charged, she switched to lesser quality item and said the one I carried around was more expensive. They are good at their scam.

Supposed to be a museum, but not really - it's a shop selling papyrus/paper products. But they do a very good demo and explanation of how paper is made, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. If you decide to buy something, don't hesitate...More

Excellent shop to buy Egyptian art on papyrus. They give a brief demonstration of how papyrus plant is converted to paper. The staff are helpful and hospitable. The art on offer is far superior in quality than what is on offer elsewhere in Cairo. The...More

My guide offered a stop here as a "museum" but it is a shop with a brief demonstration of how papyrus plants become paper. However the artwork is much better quality (and expensive) than I saw elsewhere in Cairo. Do bargain hard and ignore the...More

Okay so I know the deal. Tour groups go to places like these all over the world. The key is to know the prices of the items you look at before you buy. The artwork is unique so take your time if you plan to...More

I was extremely pleased with Private Tour arranged Mr. Mohamed Hussien, Tour Operator of 5 Continents Travel. Mr. Hussien came to Cairo Airport as soon as I landed and took care of my Visa arrangement and Customs clearance and dropped me at Barcelo Pyramids Hotel....More

The staff were very kind and informational. Abraham was our tour guide. He showed us how the paper was made and gave history about making this one of a kind paper; as well as giving detailed history about any painting found in the building. When...More