Tomb of the Pharaohs Named Cairns’ #1 Tourism Experience

Tomb of the Pharaohs has officially been recognised by TripAdvisor travellers as the #1 tourism experience in Cairns, ranking above more than 100 attractions across the region.

Since opening, the immersive ancient Egyptian exhibition has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors, earning a perfect 5-star rating from guests around the world. Combining detailed recreations of royal tombs, authentic hieroglyphics and hundreds of replica treasures, Tomb of the Pharaohs offers visitors the rare opportunity to experience Ancient Egypt as archaeologists first discovered it.

CEO and Creative Director Daniel Leipnik said the recognition reflects the attraction’s commitment to creating a world-class educational and immersive experience for visitors of all ages.

Recent visitor reviews have described the exhibition as a “hidden gem”, “world-class experience” and “the best experience ever in Cairns”, with many guests praising the attention to detail and knowledgeable guided tours.

Created in collaboration with the Egyptian Government, Tomb of the Pharaohs brings the wonder of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings to Tropical North Queensland, allowing visitors to explore recreated burial chambers exactly as they would have appeared thousands of years ago.