The Tomb of Tutankhamun at a glance
The tomb of Tutankhamun is KV62, in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. Howard Carter found it in November 1922. The picture at the top of this page shows wall paintings in the burial chamber, the room that the official description highlights together with the quartzite sarcophagus.
You cannot enter the tomb with the basic valley ticket alone. KV62 has its own fee, which you buy in addition to the valley entry. The tomb is part of the Valley of the Kings visit, so read our Valley of the Kings page for hours and general rules.
What the Tutankhamun ticket costs
Posted prices for foreign visitors, single visit, in Egyptian pounds (2026). The photograph beside the previous section is a historical image of the valley from the 19th century.
| Item | Adult | Student |
|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Kings entry | 750 EGP | 375 EGP |
| Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62), extra | 700 EGP | 350 EGP |
| Total for both | 1,450 EGP | 725 EGP |
| Electric tram (travel writers' figure) | 20 EGP | – |
The total is our addition of the two posted prices. It leaves out the tram, other extra tombs, a guide and transport. The tram figure comes from travel writers, who list it per person for the round trip with a ride of about 3 minutes, and it is not part of the ticket. Students need a valid student ID, and ticket portals for other Luxor sites set the age limit at 24.
Our picks: Tutankhamun's tomb
Two tours that name the tomb on their route; neither includes the ticket by default.
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Private full-day tour of both Nile banks
A private Egyptologist, lunch and a transfer from an East Bank hotel. Entrance tickets are included only with the matching option, not in the base price.
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Private full-day West Bank tour
Air-conditioned transport, a guide, lunch and water are included. All entrance tickets are extra and bought on site.
Check availability →Tours that include the Valley of the Kings
Guided West Bank tours covering the valley, with live prices and availability. Check whether the Tutankhamun ticket is included.
What you see inside
The ministry's description names the painted burial chamber and the quartzite sarcophagus. Travel writers also describe the mummy of the king as part of the visit on site.
Do not expect the full burial equipment, though. The ministry documented the transport of the outer gilded coffin to the Grand Egyptian Museum on 12 July 2019. That one example is enough to show that the tomb is no treasure chamber, and objects from the burial are not all in the tomb itself.
A visit is about the place: the burial chamber, the wall paintings and the fact that you are standing in the tomb that Carter opened. If you mainly want objects, ask yourself whether the 700 EGP buys what you are after.
How it compares with the other extra tombs
Four tombs in the valley area carry their own fee on top of the basic ticket. The painted corridor pictured above belongs to the tomb of Ramses V and VI.
| Tomb | Adult | Student |
|---|---|---|
| Tutankhamun (KV62) | 700 EGP | 350 EGP |
| Ramses V and VI (KV9) | 220 EGP | 110 EGP |
| Seti I (KV17) | 2,000 EGP | 2,000 EGP |
| Ay, West Valley | 200 EGP | 100 EGP |
If your budget is tight, one extra tomb is plenty. The basic ticket already lets you see regular tombs, and travel writers describe it as covering three of them.
Three ways to budget the valley
Adult totals from the posted 2026 prices. Student totals are in brackets. Guide, transport and tram are not included.
Valley entry only
750 EGP (student 375 EGP) for the regular tombs that are open on your day.
Valley entry plus Tutankhamun
1,450 EGP (student 725 EGP). This is the combination most people mean when they ask about the tomb.
Valley entry, Tutankhamun and Ramses V and VI
1,670 EGP (student 835 EGP), for two extra tombs with painted interiors.
Practical tips for the visit
The ministry lists daily opening from 06:00 to 17:00. Check the current timetable before you go, and ask at the entrance whether the tomb is open that day, because tomb openings in the valley are not guaranteed.
Photography follows the general rules for archaeological sites: personal, non-commercial photos, and inside without flash. Professional lighting and set-up equipment needs a permit. Ask the guard before you take out a camera inside the tomb. Do not assume that the rules in this tomb match those in another.
Tickets for the valley are sold at the ticket offices and through the ministry's online portal. Visa and Mastercard are listed for the portal, the app, the offices and the kiosks. Online tickets cannot be refunded or replaced if lost, so check the date before you pay.
To reach the West Bank from the East Bank, a public ferry crosses the Nile. An undated ministry brochure lists it from 06:00 to 23:00. Fares quoted by local guides vary from 5 to 10 EGP up to 10 to 25 EGP, so ask before you board.
Long-term averages for June to August reach about 41 °C (106 °F). If you visit in summer, start at 06:00 when the gates open. Our Luxor weather page has the monthly figures.
More on the West Bank
Pages that fit into the same day or the next one.
Valley of the Kings
The basic ticket, the tombs with an extra fee, hours and the tram.
Valley of the Queens
Entry prices, hours and the status of the Tomb of Nefertari.
Hatshepsut Temple
The mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari, with ticket and hours.
Luxor tours compared
West Bank routes, Karnak and day trips, and what each tour includes.
Tomb of Tutankhamun: frequently asked questions
How much is the ticket for Tutankhamun's tomb?
In 2026 the extra ticket is 700 EGP for foreign adults and 350 EGP for students. You also need the Valley of the Kings entry, so the adult total is 1,450 EGP.
Is the tomb included in the valley ticket?
No. KV62 is sold separately in addition to the valley entry of 750 EGP.
Is Tutankhamun's mummy in the tomb?
Travel writers describe the mummy of the king as part of the visit on site. Other items from the burial are not all in the tomb, since the outer gilded coffin was moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum in July 2019.
Who found the tomb and when?
Howard Carter discovered it in November 1922.
Can I take photos inside?
Personal, non-commercial photos are allowed at archaeological sites, inside without flash. Ask the guard what applies in the tomb itself.
Where can I stay for an early start on the West Bank?
Our where to stay page compares the East Bank and the West Bank by location.