6 Museum Day Trips to Give a Whole Day To

1.NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Visit New York’s Empire State Building for 360-degree views from the 86th floor, then explore its Art Deco galleries, construction displays, King Kong exhibits, and two-story model. Upgrade to the 102nd floor for floor-to-ceiling windows and wide views across up to six states, or choose Express entry to cut queue time.

“Barely any queue. Managed to change my time on the app easily. Good value and beautiful views.”

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2.Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,476 reviews · 10 hours · from $34Best value

Travel from central Athens to Delphi with an archaeologist trip attendant, then explore the sanctuary and museum at your own pace with an English audio guide. See the Charioteer and Sphinx of the Naxians, enjoy mountain views, and stop in Arachova for lunch and village time.

“This was our third and final trip with this provider and the second one with Vivian, who is an archaeologist. The tours always started on time and the providers are extremely professional, knowledgeable and take very good care of you. Vivian’s food recommendation in Arachova and wine bar recommendation in Athens were top notch too! Thank you for showing us such a wonderful time.”

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3.Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,271 reviews · from $93

Leave Hurghada before dawn for Giza and Cairo in an air-conditioned van. Your Egyptologist guide, such as Sarwat, Ahmed Hassan, or Sherif, leads you through the pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum, with lunch and optional Nile boat ride included.

“Bus was ours for the day so belongings safe on board all day. Driver Emad & Zyad very kind always stopping when we needed facilities and always accompanying us. Cold drinks free all day. Stopped at a lovely clean place for lunch which was included. Food was excellent. Our guides Sarwat & Omar were wonderful. Very knowledgeable. Took us to all the best places. Took great photos!! Didn’t change us extra at any point or want tips. Felt very confident and safe with them all which I needed as was travelling with a child. Great trip *****”

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4.From Barcelona: Girona&Dalí Museum Day Trip with Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,874 reviews · 11 hours · from $87

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona to Girona and Figueres with a guide such as Carlos, Nuri, or Maria Elena. Walk Girona’s old quarter, then get an orientation at the Dalí Theatre-Museum before exploring its strange, playful galleries and Dalí Jewels collection on your own.

“This was a very well organized and enjoyable tour. Figuerres was first, Alina guided us through the museum and then we had plenty of free time. She is very knowledgeable and I learned a lot from here. Girona is an incredible bonus, the old city is fantastic. The only change I would make is to have less free time in Figuerres and more in Girona.”

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5.Premium Delphi Day Trip with an Expert Guide, Museum & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $38

Travel from Athens to Delphi in a Wi-Fi-equipped coach with an English-speaking guide. Explore Apollo’s sanctuary, the archaeological museum, and mountain-town Arachova. Guides such as John, Dionysis, Iris, and Vangelis bring the myths and monuments to life, while optional lunch and ticket packages simplify the day.

“Our guide, Elisavet, was very knowledgeable and gave information both on our journey to Delphi and on the trip back, so even the “boring” driving parts of the journey were never boring. Delphi itself was of course very beautiful even in winter. We opted for the no lunch option and took food with us, and I think this worked out very well as we had more time to explore the mountain town of Aráchova, which is absolutely stunning. The views were spectacular.”

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6.Hurghada Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 820 reviews · 18 hours · from $93

Leave Hurghada around 2 AM for Cairo with an air-conditioned vehicle, Egyptologist guide, lunch, and entry tickets. See the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum. Guides such as Ehab, Bassant, Ayman, and Ahmed are praised for clear storytelling and personal care.

“The trip was great! Our guide Ahmed was fantastic – straightforward and to the point. I wholeheartedly recommend it! 💕💕💕”

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