# Hurghada with kids: a day out > A family day in Hurghada is short and has sharks in it. Morning by the harbour: the white El Mina Mosque, the fish market where children love watching the catch, and the Marina with its yachts, with lunch there. After lunch, the Grand Aquarium with a 24 m tunnel under sharks and rays, a rainforest and a mini zoo. Shark feeding is 15:00–16:00. Harbour stops are 3–6 minutes apart; the aquarium is a taxi ride. Web page: https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/with-kids ## Plan 1. [El Mina Mosque](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/el-mina-mosque.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free, between prayers ↓ 3 min on foot 2. [Hurghada Fish Market](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-fish-market.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free entry; seafood sold by weight ↓ 6 min on foot 3. [Hurghada Marina](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-marina.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 46 min by transport 4. [Hurghada Grand Aquarium](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-grand-aquarium.md) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · $35, $32 online; kids 4–9 $17.50 Total with walks: 5 h 40 min ## 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. Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate. ## 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](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/orange-bay) has a shallow turquoise lagoon by the shore, and boats provide life jackets; the trip takes 6–8 hours. [Dolphin House](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-dolphin-house) takes 7–8 hours and dolphins are never guaranteed. With small children, a speedboat beats a big boat. ## Tips - 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. --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.