Horizon of Khufu brings ancient Egypt to life through a spectacular 45-minute virtual reality expedition at GROUNDSEESAW Singapore
Ever wondered what it would be like to stand atop the Great Pyramid of Giza, explore its mysterious burial chambers or witness the funeral of an Egyptian pharaoh 4,500 years ago?
Singaporeans can now experience all this without boarding a flight to Egypt.
Horizon of Khufu: Journey in Ancient Egypt, an immersive virtual reality (VR) expedition that transports visitors into the world of the ancient pharaohs, opened at GROUNDSEESAW Singapore on October 2, 2026.
Located on Level 3 of Parkview Square at 600 North Bridge Road, the attraction combines cutting-edge technology, archaeological research and historical storytelling to recreate one of the world’s most extraordinary ancient civilisations.
First launched in Paris in June 2022, the experience has attracted more than 250,000 visitors worldwide.
Its arrival in Singapore offers history enthusiasts, families and curious explorers an opportunity to experience the wonders of ancient Egypt in a completely different way.
PHOTO; Santosh Kumar VK
Unlike conventional museum exhibitions, where visitors observe artefacts and read explanatory panels, Horizon of Khufu places participants directly inside a meticulously reconstructed ancient world.
Equipped with VR headsets, visitors embark on a 45-minute expedition that takes them across the Giza plateau and deep into the Great Pyramid itself.
The journey begins with a spectacular virtual flight over the Giza plateau, offering panoramic views of the pyramids and the surrounding landscape.
Participants then ascend effortlessly to the summit of the Pyramid of Khufu, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama awaits.
Standing at an original height of approximately 146 metres, the Great Pyramid is the largest of Egypt’s pyramids and one of the most remarkable engineering achievements of the ancient world.
Built between 2590 and 2565 BC as the final resting place of Pharaoh Khufu, it remains the only surviving monument among the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
But the experience goes far beyond admiring its imposing exterior.
Visitors can venture through the pyramid’s narrow corridors and mysterious burial chambers, including areas normally inaccessible to tourists.
They can also explore the Queen’s Chamber and witness a virtual reconstruction of ancient Egyptian embalming rituals.
Another highlight is a journey along the Nile, where participants are transported into the ceremonial world surrounding Pharaoh Khufu’s funeral.
The combination of architecture, mythology and historical reconstruction aims to provide an understanding of how the ancient Egyptians viewed death, the afterlife and the divine status of their rulers.
Rather than simply presenting historical facts, the expedition allows visitors to experience these traditions through immersive storytelling.
History meets scientific research
What distinguishes Horizon of Khufu from a conventional VR adventure is its emphasis on historical accuracy.
The experience was developed following several years of research and the collection of architectural and archaeological data at Giza.
Its creators collaborated with Professor Peter Der Manuelian, a Harvard University Egyptologist specialising in ancient Egyptian mortuary architecture, and his team at the university’s Giza Project.
Their expertise helped inform the digital reconstruction of the pyramid and its surrounding historical environment.
The production draws upon verified scientific, architectural and historical information, incorporating findings from research into the Giza necropolis.
The result is an experience designed to balance entertainment with education, making ancient Egyptian history accessible to audiences who may never have the opportunity to visit the actual archaeological site.
Exploring together in virtual reality
Another distinctive feature is the technology that allows participants to move freely and share the adventure with others.
The expedition was created by French immersive technology company Emissive under its Excurio brand.
Unlike many VR experiences that require participants to remain seated or stationary, Horizon of Khufu allows visitors to walk through a large physical space while exploring the virtual environment.
The technology can operate in venues ranging from 300 to 1,000 sq m, accommodating substantial numbers of visitors simultaneously.
Importantly, participants can see representations of other visitors during the expedition.
This reduces the sense of isolation sometimes associated with VR headsets and allows families and friends to share the experience.
The technology creates the illusion of travelling across vast distances and through different historical periods, even though participants remain inside the exhibition venue.
This blend of physical movement, visual immersion and shared discovery is central to Excurio’s concept of Immersive Expeditions.
Founded in 2005, Emissive has developed several acclaimed virtual reality productions, including The Enemy in 2017 and Mona Lisa: Beyond the Glass in 2019.
Its Excurio platform, introduced in 2022, focuses on making cultural and scientific heritage accessible through large-scale immersive experiences.
Other productions in the series include Eternal Notre-Dame and Life Chronicles.
A new attraction for Singapore
Horizon of Khufu is presented by GROUNDSEESAW in partnership with South Korean production company UNQP.
GROUNDSEESAW, an exhibition brand developed by Seoul-based Media & Art, has attracted more than five million visitors worldwide through its immersive exhibitions.
Its Singapore venue is the company’s first international immersive exhibition space, established to bring large-scale digital art and technology-driven experiences to local audiences.
Previous presentations include Van Gogh Inside and Monet Inside, which used multimedia technology to introduce visitors to celebrated works of art.
With Horizon of Khufu, the venue expands its offerings beyond visual art into archaeological exploration and historical storytelling.
UNQP, which helped introduce large-scale Excurio VR exhibitions to South Korea in 2025, is supporting the production’s expansion into Singapore.
For visitors, the attraction offers an unusual opportunity to explore a civilisation that continues to fascinate historians and archaeologists thousands of years after its decline.
And while nothing can completely replace standing before the actual pyramids in Egypt, this virtual expedition promises something even an ordinary tourist visit cannot: the chance to enter restricted chambers, climb to the summit and experience a reconstructed world of the pharaohs.
Exhibition details
Horizon of Khufu: Journey in Ancient Egypt
Dates: From October 2, 2026
Venue: GROUNDSEESAW Singapore, Level 3, Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188778
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Tickets: Adults S$35; children S$29
Bookings: GROUNDSEESAW Singapore, Fever, Klook and SISTIC.
For anyone fascinated by ancient civilisations, mysterious pyramids or the possibilities of virtual reality, Horizon of Khufu offers a journey across 4,500 years of history — without ever leaving Singapore.
