Karnak Temple tickets 2026 at a glance
The tariff for foreign visitors is EGP 600 for adults and EGP 300 for students. It covers the main temple and the Open Air Museum, so there is no separate museum fee. Egyptian visitors pay EGP 40 for adults and EGP 20 for students.
Karnak is open every day from 06:00 to 17:00. You buy tickets online at egymonuments.com, where the entry fee is also shown, and general information on the site is at egymonuments.gov.eg. Prices are the 2026 tariff and can change.
Our picks: Karnak tickets and tours
If you only want to get in, the QR code ticket lets you arrive any time while Karnak is open. For a guide, the private half-day tour has the entries in the price, while the shared lunch tour includes them only with the matching option.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Karnak and Luxor Temple tour with lunch
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch included
- Hotel pickup and return
Half a day on the East Bank with both temples and a guide. Entry tickets come only with the matching option, so check it when you book.
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Private half-day tour of Karnak and Luxor Temple
- Entry tickets
- Private guide
- Hotel pickup and return
Four hours with a private guide and the temple entries already in the price. The Avenue of Sphinxes is part of the route.
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Karnak entry ticket with QR code
- QR code entry
- Arrive any time while open
- Hypostyle Hall and Sacred Lake
Entry only: you skip the ticket counter and explore at your own pace. Areas closed to the public stay closed.
Check availability →Karnak tickets and guided visits
Guided Karnak visits and Luxor tours, so you can compare options and check what each one includes. Look for the entry ticket in the description.
Karnak entry fee: all prices in one table
Prices in Egyptian pounds for 2026, per person.
| Ticket | Adult | Student |
|---|---|---|
| Karnak Temple, foreign visitors (includes the Open Air Museum) | EGP 600 | EGP 300 |
| Karnak Temple, Egyptian visitors | EGP 40 | EGP 20 |
| Mut precinct, foreign visitors (extra) | EGP 200 | EGP 100 |
| Mut precinct, Egyptian visitors (extra) | EGP 10 | EGP 5 |
For most visitors the EGP 600 ticket is all you need. It takes you through the Great Hypostyle Hall, the obelisks, the Sacred Lake and the Open Air Museum. Add the Mut precinct only if you want to see the southern enclosure as well.
Karnak Temple opening hours
The site is open daily from 06:00 to 17:00, with no weekly closing day. Last entry is earlier than closing, at about 16:00, so plan to be at the gate by mid-afternoon at the latest. Check the current time when you book.
The hours matter more than they seem. Long-term averages put daily highs above 41 °C from June to August, and a large part of Karnak is open ground with little shade. In the hot months, arrive at 06:00 and finish before midday. From November to March, when highs are about 23 to 30 °C, any time of day works. The weather page has the monthly figures.
Luxor Temple, a separate site about 3 km to the south, is open until 20:00 every day. That makes it the better choice for a late afternoon. Karnak itself has an evening option too: the sound and light show has its own ticket.
How to buy Karnak tickets
Tickets are sold online and at the site. Online sales run through egymonuments.com. Visa and Mastercard are accepted on the website, in the app and at the counters. Tickets are non-refundable, so check the date and the number of people before you pay. Bring the document that matches your ticket category, especially for students.
A guide helps with the scale of the site, and many Luxor tours include Karnak. The tour price is not the ticket price. Check whether the entry fee is part of what you book, because some tours add it only as an option.
Children, students and discounts
- Children: children under 6 enter free of charge. For older children there is no general half-price rule, so ask at the ticket counter.
- Students: the student rate needs a valid student card. The upper age limit is 24.
- Egyptians: Egyptians over 60 and Egyptians with a disability enter free.
- Luxor Pass: a multi-site pass exists for Luxor and the West Bank. Check the current price and the sites it covers before you count on it.
For foreign visitors the Open Air Museum is part of the EGP 600 ticket, so you do not buy a second one at its gate.
What the ticket covers and what it does not
Four things people often assume are included.
Open Air Museum: included
The White Chapel, the Red Chapel and the rebuilt shrines are part of the foreign tariff.
Open Air Museum →Mut precinct: extra
The enclosure of Mut, south of the main temple, is sold separately.
Karnak facts →Light show: separate
The evening show has its own price list and does not use the day ticket.
Show tickets →Luxor Temple: separate
It has its own tariff of EGP 500 for foreign adults and EGP 250 for students.
Luxor Temple →Photos, cameras and drones
Private, non-commercial photography is free, including with a proper camera. Inside buildings, do not use a flash. Professional lighting equipment needs a permit, and drones require special permission. Do not fly one on a normal ticket.
Karnak Temple tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is the Karnak entry fee in 2026?
EGP 600 for foreign adults and EGP 300 for foreign students. Egyptian adults pay EGP 40 and Egyptian students EGP 20. The Mut precinct costs extra.
Is the Open Air Museum included in the ticket?
Yes, for foreign visitors the EGP 600 ticket covers the temple and the Open Air Museum. There is no separate museum fee.
What are the Karnak Temple opening hours?
Daily from 06:00 to 17:00. Last entry is earlier, at about 16:00. There is no weekly closing day.
Where can I buy tickets online?
On egymonuments.com. General information about the site is on egymonuments.gov.eg. Tickets are also sold at the counters on site, and Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
Can I get a refund if I cannot go?
Tickets are non-refundable. Choose your date and category carefully before paying.
Is temple-of-karnak.org an official ticket site?
No. This is an independent guide and does not sell the entry ticket. It is not connected to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities or to any ticket operator.