Visiting Luxor Temple in the evening
The columns and statues are lit at night, and the site stays open until 8 p.m. The last entry is at 7 p.m., so a "Luxor temple at night" visit really means an evening visit: you enter before 7 p.m. and leave by closing time. There is no later opening and no separate night ticket.
The ticket is the normal one, EGP 500 for a foreign adult and EGP 250 for a foreign student in 2026. Plan to stay inside once you have entered, because you cannot count on re-entry.
Our picks: Luxor Temple in the evening
The private sunset visit gives you a guide and a transfer in the golden hour. The QR ticket suits you if you would rather walk in alone; it is an entry ticket, not a night tour.
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Private sunset visit to Luxor Temple
- Temple entry included
- Private Egyptologist
- Air-conditioned transfer
Two hours with your own Egyptologist in the late-afternoon light, with water and taxes included. Airport or West Bank pick-up costs extra.
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Luxor Temple QR entry ticket
- QR entry to Luxor Temple
- Flexible entry time
- Self-guided visit
Entry only, valid at any time during opening hours. It suits you if you prefer to explore the temple at your own pace.
Check availability →Luxor Temple evening and sunset visits
Sunset visits, guided evening walks and entry tickets for Luxor Temple, with live prices and availability.
Luxor Temple opening hours in the evening
Two times to remember.
Entry until 7 p.m.
The last entry is at 7 p.m. in every season. The site itself closes at 8 p.m. Arrive by about 6 p.m. if you want an hour inside with the lights on.
No access after closing
There is no night opening after 8 p.m., and the temple is not open to visitors late at night. A sunset or evening tour fits inside the normal hours and does not extend them.
No separate evening ticket
There is no night category. You pay the same price as in the morning. The ticket page has the full price list.
Luxor night tour: what it can mean
A guided visit inside the opening hours.
A Luxor night tour is usually a guided visit in the late afternoon or early evening. It may start with the light of the setting sun and end when the lights come on. Such a tour is a guided slot inside the hours above. It is not a visit after closing time.
Some visitors prefer to buy an entry ticket and walk through on their own. A guide helps with the reliefs and the building phases, which are easy to miss in artificial light. Read the pages on Ramses II and Amenhotep III first if you go without one.
Luxor Temple has no sound and light show of its own. Karnak runs a separate programme, described at Karnak. Do not mix the two up when you plan your evening.
Photography after dark
Rules that apply to a phone and to a camera.
Phone photos are free
Taking pictures with a mobile phone costs nothing. The rule does not extend to commercial shoots, tripods or drones.
Professional equipment needs a permit
Professional equipment needs a permit. Ask at the ticket office if you carry more than a phone, and do not assume tripods or flash are allowed.
People and officials
Photographing people and officials is restricted, and you must not photograph military sites. Keep your camera away from checkpoints on the way.
When the evening makes sense
The heat is the main reason.
From June to August the average daily high in Luxor is above 40 °C, and the average low is 23 to 25 °C. An evening visit can spare you the midday sun in those months, but it does not guarantee cool air. In winter the evening is cooler and you may want a light jacket. See the weather page for the monthly table.
A good evening plan is an early dinner on the East Bank, a walk through the temple while the lights come on, and a stroll on the Corniche and in the souk. If you plan to see the Avenue of Sphinxes by night, check the current access first, because a walk after dark is not guaranteed.
Luxor Temple at night: frequently asked questions
Is Luxor Temple open at night?
It is open until 8 p.m., with the last entry at 7 p.m. The columns and statues are lit in the evening. There is no opening after 8 p.m.
Is Luxor Temple lit up at night?
Yes, the columns and statues are lit. The lights come on in the evening and the exact time can vary, so arrive early enough to catch the change from daylight to dusk.
Do I need a special ticket for an evening visit?
No. The normal ticket applies, EGP 500 for a foreign adult in 2026. There is no separate night price.
What is the best time for a Luxor Temple night visit?
Arrive around 6 p.m. so that you have an hour before closing. In the hot months, an evening visit avoids the midday sun, even though the air stays warm.
Is there a sound and light show at Luxor Temple?
No, Luxor Temple has none of its own. The show belongs to Karnak and is a separate programme with its own ticket.
Can I take photos with my phone?
Yes, and phone photography is free. Professional equipment needs a permit, and you must not photograph military sites.