Sights of Sharm el-Sheikh
The sights inside Sharm el-Sheikh itself are few and sit in different bays, so it works best to plan them by time of day. The UK FCDO calls the Red Sea tourist areas of southern Sinai generally low risk, and everything on this page is in the resort area; see the FCDO advice for Egypt for the current picture. Take taxis between the sights and agree each fare first, because the cars have no meters.
Morning
Sharm El Sheikh Museum. The museum north of Naama Bay opened on 31 October 2020 and holds about 5,200 objects. Its Grand Hall displays animal mummies, and the Hall of Civilization shows the coffins of Isetemheb and the head of a Hatshepsut statue, with a Sinai heritage section alongside. Foreign adults pay EGP 200 (about USD 4) and foreign students EGP 100. Egyptians pay EGP 40 and EGP 20, and an audio tour costs EGP 50 for foreigners. It opens daily from 10:00 to 13:00 and again from 17:00 to 23:00, with shorter daytime hours in Ramadan. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities lists the details on its museum page .
Al-Sahaba Mosque. Al-Sahaba Mosque in the Old Market is the second-largest mosque in Sharm after Al-Mostafa on Al Rewaysat Road, and its design draws on Ottoman models. Visitors can go in outside prayer times. Remove shoes in the prayer areas and dress modestly.
Afternoon
Heavenly Cathedral. The El-Samaeyeen Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Hay El Nour was completed in 2010. Its interior frescoes of Bible scenes took about two years to paint. Entry is free and it is listed as open daily, though the hours differ between listings, so ask your hotel. This is a working church, so keep a respectful register.
Old Market. The souk at Sharm el-Maya has spice and perfume stalls and fish cafes. Haggling is expected. Touts work the lanes, and the usual advice is not to engage unless you mean to buy.
Evening
Naama Bay promenade. The beachfront walk is about 1.3 km long and lit at night, with cafes and dive centres along it.
Soho Square. Soho Square, in north Sharm near the airport, has an ice rink, ten-pin bowling, an evening dancing fountain and the Culturama panoramic cinema show. One listing gives its hours as 18:30 to 02:00. There is no charge to walk in, and each attraction sells its own tickets.
On the coast
Ras Mohammed is a national park with reefs and mangroves rather than a monument. It is on UNESCO’s Tentative List, not the World Heritage list, and sits about 20 to 35 km away depending on the gate. Boat tours usually include the park fee, roughly USD 5 to 8 per person. Day trips to Dahab or St Catherine are covered in day trips from Sharm el-Sheikh , and those inland routes carry their own advisories.
Money
Entry and taxis are paid in Egyptian pounds at about EGP 48 to 50 per US dollar, and tap water is not drinkable. The free entry stamp at Sharm airport covers resort stays under 15 days, and a visa on arrival costs USD 30 in cash.
If you would rather go with a guide, see walking and city tours on GetYourGuide or Viator . The Wikivoyage entry describes the mosque and cathedral.
Read more: walking tours , attraction tours and the 2 day itinerary .