Cairns Tomb of the Pharaohs General Admission - 1 Day
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Step back in time and uncover the secrets of ancient Egypt at the Tomb of the Pharaohs exhibition in Cairns. This all-day experience allows you to explore 11 immersive galleries filled with over 450 historic display pieces. Discover recreated burial chambers filled with golden treasures, gem-encrusted artifacts, and life-like scenes that bring timeless tales back to life.
Throughout the day, you will find the sparkling jewels of Queen Nefertari's, the silver falcon-shaped coffin of King Shoshenq ||, and even the earliest tombs from Saqqara that were located near the 4,500-year-old step pyramid. While exploring the exhibits, you can learn how to read hieroglyphs and pose for photos alongside towering statues and golden rooms. Whether you're a history lover or simply up for an adventure, this exhibition delivers a perfect mix of fun and fascination for all ages.
Location
What you need to know
- Single-day admission to the Tomb of the Pharaohs Museum
- Available seven days a week from 10am to 4pm
- Last admission at 3pm
- This experience grants all-day admission during opening hours.
- This experience is located at 122B Lake Street, Cairns City, QLD 4870.
- Children under three years may enter free of charge
- Children aged three to 14 years are eligible for the child rate
- Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- This experience does not include a guided tour
- This experience is wheelchair accessible
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
Incredible experience
We visited the Tomb of the Pharaohs in Cairns with our family and it was an incredible experience. Our guide, Daniel, was absolutely exceptional — so knowledgeable, engaging, and able to bring every story to life. The way he took us from one piece of history to the next made the entire tour feel immersive and effortless. The artefacts and displays were absolutely stunning, and we learnt so much!! A truly unforgettable visit and highly recommended for all ages.
This was an OUTSTANDING experience.
This was an OUTSTANDING experience. Truly beautiful artefacts and well designed place. We truly loved it! I hope this can be a permanent experience as it's truly worthwhile!
Something not to be missed!!!
Something not to be missed!!! You have to go on the guided tour to really appreciate the enormity of the work it took to put together the displays! Replicas made by Egyptian artisans commissioned to painstakingly replicate items with such incredible detail to bring a touch of Egypt to our door. Please don’t miss this and the price of the tour is well worth it.
