The Secrets of the Pyramid Builders

About the experience

Your guide: Mona

And who better than Mona, a keen Egyptologist and guide, to lead you on this wonderful journey to some of Fourth Dynasty Egypt’s most iconic sites?

After taking her first tentative steps in the field, Mona has gained in confidence. She still remains humble, however, faced with the great expanse of knowledge not yet acquired by contemporary researchers on the Ancient Egyptians…

What you'll see

• Discover the latest findings from still-unexplored chambers in the depths of the Great Pyramid
• Set off on a fabulous voyage aboard the royal boat to the banks of the Red Sea
• Cross the Dahshur Necropolis and get up close with the Sneferu pyramid
• Pass through the galleries of Wadi al-Jarf, where the boats carrying the stone would come to berth
• Meet the builders at work and infiltrate the ships of Merer, one of Pharaoh Khufu’s works inspectors
• Follow the paths of Vizier Ankh-haf, overseer of the royal pyramid

11 of the Ancient Egyptian sites visited during this awe-inspiring journey.

How it works

1. Pick a date and session

   Choose a day and session in the ticket box on this page, set the number of tickets and pay without leaving the page.

2. Put on the VR headset

   The experience is an immersive expedition lived through a virtual reality headset.

3. About 45 minutes

   A guide character accompanies you throughout the journey.

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Frequently asked questions

• How does the experience work?

  Your experience begins with our team welcoming you and giving a short briefing on how it will unfold. A member of staff then fits your VR headset and you move into the experience area. The experience lasts about 45 minutes. When it ends, our staff will come over and help you take off your equipment with ease.

• How early should I arrive?

  Please be at our centre at least 15 minutes before your session time.

• What age is the experience suitable for?

  The experience is for visitors aged 7 and over. Visitors aged 7–13 must be accompanied by an adult; the accompanying adult also needs to buy a ticket and take part in the experience with them. Visitors aged 14 and over may take part on their own. Children under 7 cannot be admitted to the experience.

• What clothing and footwear should I wear?

  Because the experience is enjoyed standing up and on the move, we recommend comfortable clothing and sturdy, closed shoes that hold your feet securely. High heels, flip-flops, slippery sandals and bulky clothing that could restrict your movement may affect your balance and safety during the experience.

• Can I change the date of my ticket?

  You can change the date and time of your ticket once. Your change request must reach us no later than 3 hours before your session time.

• Can I get a refund on my ticket?

  Tickets can be refunded up to 3 hours before the session time. No refunds can be given after that. If a session is cancelled by Müzeverse, visitors are offered a refund, a new date or a voucher.

• Is there a gentler mode for people prone to dizziness?

  Yes. A SOFT mode is available in all our experiences. It reduces some of the motion effects in the experience, limiting feelings of dizziness and loss of balance. If you would like to use SOFT mode, just tell our staff before the experience.

• Is the content scientifically accurate?

  Yes. The journey is informed by the latest archaeological discoveries, and our aim is to reflect the current stage of knowledge while tracing the debates that move research forward.

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