Karnak and Luxor Temple: The Great Sanctuaries of Ancient Thebes
200 min · 4.2 km · moderate
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Luxor. Every one is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. They run from about 200 to 360 minutes and 4.2 to 12 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Luxor
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnak and Luxor Temple: The Great Sanctuaries of Ancient Thebes | 200 min | 4.2 km | 7 |
| Valley of the Kings: The Hidden Tombs of the West Bank | 360 min | 12 km | 7 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
The First Pylon of Karnak: Through the Gate into the City of the God
- Karnak and Luxor Temple: The Great Sanctuaries of Ancient Thebes: A slow walk through the greatest temple-city of antiquity, from the colossal gates of Karnak along the reopened Avenue of Sphinxes to Luxor Temple and its lone surviving obelisk.
- Valley of the Kings: The Hidden Tombs of the West Bank: Read the West Bank of the Nile the way its builders meant it: the temples of remembrance blazing on the plain and the painted royal tombs hidden deep in the desert cliffs behind them.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Luxor is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Luxor?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Luxor: Karnak and Luxor Temple: The Great Sanctuaries of Ancient Thebes and Valley of the Kings: The Hidden Tombs of the West Bank. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Luxor cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Luxor history tours?
- About 200 to 360 minutes, covering 4.2 to 12 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Karnak and Luxor Temple: The Great Sanctuaries of Ancient Thebes
200 min · 4.2 km · moderate
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