Hurghada with kids: a day out
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 3 of 4 free; paid: Hurghada Grand Aquarium
- Duration
- 5 h 40 min · 09:30–15:10
- Start and finish
- El Mina Mosque → Hurghada Grand Aquarium
- On foot
- ≈ 9 min in total
- Transport
- 1 ride, ≈ 46 min
- Lunch
- around 11:54
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- All year. In summer go to town in the evening and to the aquarium in the midday heat.
The plan, stop by stop
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Hurghada09:30–15:10 · 4 places · 5 h 40 min
El Mina Mosque
· 30 min · Free
- 3 min on foot
Hurghada Fish Market
· 45 min · Free
- 6 min on foot
Hurghada Marina
· 1 h · Free
- Lunch · 1 h
- 46 min · transport or taxi
Hurghada Grand Aquarium
· 1 h 30 min · $35, $32 online; kids 4–9 $17.50
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
3 of 4 are free; 1 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | El Mina Mosque | 45 | 30 min | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hurghada Fish Market | 44 | 45 min | Free |
| 3 | Hurghada Marina | 43 | 1 h | Free |
| 4 | Hurghada Grand Aquarium | 24 | 1 h 30 min | $35, $32 online; kids 4–9 $17.50 |
| Total | 3 h 50 min | 3 of 4 free |
Tips for each stop
- 1
El Mina Mosque. The mosque by the fishing harbour with two white minarets of about 40 m. Free between prayers; a cover-up is lent at the door.
- 2
Hurghada Fish Market. Stalls by the fishing harbour: choose fish by weight and have it grilled next door. Ask the price per kilo before weighing.
- 3
Hurghada Marina. The gated yacht harbour and Hurghada's main evening walk. Free; cafés open late.
- 4
Hurghada Grand Aquarium. Hurghada's biggest aquarium with a 24 m shark tunnel. 35 $, 32 $ online, ages 4–9 17.50 $; ticket desk until 18:00.
Who this route is for
- Families with children aged 3+
- A resort stay with half a day in town
- No long boat trips
- Islands need a full-day trip
- Under-4s get into the aquarium free but may get bored
All year. In summer go to town in the evening and to the aquarium in the midday heat.
Hurghada activities with kids
The mosque, market and Marina are in one harbour area, 3–6 minutes' walk apart. The Grand Aquarium is in the south by the resorts: 30–45 minutes by taxi from the Marina and close to most hotels.
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Grand Aquarium tickets and feeding times
Adults pay 35 $ at the desk or 32 $ online, ages 4–9 17.50 $, under 4 free. Open 9:00–20:00, ticket desk and entry until 18:00. Shark feeding is 11:00–12:00 and 15:00–16:00, times may shift. The desk takes dollars, euros and pounds.
Hurghada excursions with kids
Orange Bay has a shallow turquoise lagoon by the shore, and boats provide life jackets; the trip takes 6–8 hours. Dolphin House takes 7–8 hours and dolphins are never guaranteed. With small children, a speedboat beats a big boat.
How to do it right
- Get to the aquarium by 15:00 for the shark feeding.
- Cover shoulders and knees at the mosque — children too.
- Book taxis through an app; child seats are rarely available.
- Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Museum and monument tickets take Visa and Mastercard; bazaars, taxis, ferries and tips need cash in small notes.
- In summer bring water, hats and sunscreen even for half a day in town.
Questions
What to do in Hurghada with kids?
The Grand Aquarium's shark tunnel, the Marina, the fish market; for a full day, Orange Bay.
How much is the Grand Aquarium?
35 $ at the desk, 32 $ online; ages 4–9 17.50 $, under 4 free.
When are the sharks fed?
11:00–12:00 and 15:00–16:00.
Is Orange Bay good for small children?
Yes: the lagoon is shallow, but the trip takes 6–8 hours.
Can children visit the mosque?
Yes, between prayers and dressed modestly.
How long from the Marina to the aquarium?
30–45 minutes by taxi — the aquarium is in the south, by the resorts.
How much is the day for a family?
The aquarium for two adults and a child aged 4–9 is about 88 $ at the desk, less online. Plus taxis and lunch.
How do we get around?
Uber or Careem; walk around the harbour.
When is the best time?
All year; in summer keep walks to morning and evening.
What currency is used in Egypt?
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Museum and monument tickets take Visa and Mastercard; bazaars, taxis, ferries and tips need cash in small notes.
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
- Hurghada Grand Aquarium official website
