Overview
The Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kritliyya, 'House of the Cretan Woman') joins two mansions built in 1540 and 1632 into one of Cairo's finest surviving residential buildings, filled with Islamic art and antiques collected by British officer Robert Gayer-Anderson, who lived here from 1935 to 1942. Highlights include interiors blending Ottoman, Mamluk, and Persian styles, ornate mashrabiya lattice windows, and a rooftop terrace - the house was also a filming location for the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me. Admission is around EGP 100 for foreigners (subject to change). Right next to Ibn Tulun Mosque; take a taxi from Mar Girgis metro station.
Travel Tips
Pair with Ibn Tulun Mosque next door for an efficient route. Each room has a different period interior, so take your time.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Cairo, Egypt from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Attractions near Gayer-Anderson Museum
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Bab Zuweila
One of only three surviving gates of old Cairo's walls, with twin minarets you can climb.
📍 2.0km away
Wikala al-Ghuri
A 1504 caravanserai now hosting Egypt's famous Tanoura (Sufi whirling) dance shows.
📍 2.7km away
Cairo Tower
A 187m lattice-work tower on Gezira Island offering panoramic views of Cairo and the Nile.
📍 3.0km away
Baron Empain Palace
An eccentric Angkor Wat-inspired mansion, the landmark of the Heliopolis district.
📍 10.2km away
Things to Do in Cairo
Nile Dinner Cruise
A roughly 2-hour Nile dinner cruise with an Egyptian buffet, belly dance, and tanoura (Sufi spinning) show. Experience Cairo's night skyline from the water.
Giza Camel Safari
Ride a camel through the desert beside the Giza plateau for a panoramic view of all three pyramids and the Sphinx. Sunset rides are most popular.
Islamic Cairo Walking Tour
A 3-4 hour guided walk through Islamic Cairo's medieval monuments - Al-Azhar Mosque, Khan el-Khalili, Sultan Hassan Mosque, and Al-Muizz Street - with spice market and traditional cafe stops.