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Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids &Great Sphinx with Private Tour Guide

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Overview

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Visiting the pyramids has always been a hassle overpriced camel and horse rides, which is frustrating , It can ruin the once-in-a-lifetime experience of visiting the pyramids, with Gem Explore Egypt you will have the best tour for the pyramids and Sphinx , With your professional guide you will be able to visit Giza pyramids and Sphinx and you will Enjoy Amazing camel ride for 30 min(Optional) . tour’s start time is flexible, but usually the tour starts around 8 AM, takes a duration of four hours or 5 hours (From pick up time until drop off). This private tour includes Pick-Up with our air-conditioned vehicles at your requested location, and Drop Off at your requested location ( Please note if the hotel is out of range we collect Supplement , please read the exclusion section). The tour also provides Entry Fees + Taxes Services, Advanced licensed tour guides, and a bottle of water.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Pick up and Drop off from/to your accommodation in Cairo down town or Giza

Shopping ( Optional can be skipped )

Lunch and camel ride (included only if you selected the option)

Area entry tickets (included only if you selected the option)

Entering the Great Pyramid is optional Extra ticket cost 1500 EGP

15 USD per person Supplement transfer from Airport hotels , Nasr City , New Cairo & 6of October

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

Pyramids of Giza

Pick Up from the Requested Location by your tour guide ( If the hotel is out of range driver will make the pick up) to start your Journey across Cairo heading to the Great Pyramids of Giza where you will enjoy The pyramid of King Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, the tour will continue by vising the Valley Temple of Khafre, where is located the reception of the royal body of Khafre. The Valley Temple was built for the process of mummification of King Khafre. Finally, you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and the head of King Khafre. (please note that entering the pyramids from inside requires a special ticket, the guide will be happy to assist).

1 hour • Admission Not Included
2

Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)

Khufu's pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient seven wonders still remains and standing today!! the highest building on earth for more than 3800 Years, the complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated yet, with your advanced Egyptologist you will be able to explore the entire area.(Please note that entering the great pyramid from inside requires special ticket, guide will be happy to assist)

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Car+Guide+Entry Fees

Car+Guide+Area Entry Fees
Pickup included

Car+Guide+Fees+Camel+Lunch

All-inclusive Tour with Lunch: Car+Guide+Lunch+Area Entry Fees+Camel Ride 30 min
Pickup included

Car+Guide Only

Tour only with your Guide +Without Camel Ride+Without Entry Fees
Pickup included

Car+Guide+Fees+Camel

All-inclusive without lunch: Car+Guide+Area Entry Fees+Camel Ride 30 min
Pickup included

Reviews

4.89

1,826 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fantastic day at the Giza plateau

    murmel71,

    Nov 7, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A wonderful day with our guide Kushi. Witout her we would have been lost. We had some issues with the tickets I bought from home, but she solved everything. Very knowledgeable, interesting, interested and kind. The best guide I have ever come across. The area if the pyramids is huge, and we would never be able to see and do what we did without a guide. It was a fantastic day!

  • Amazing your with Nada

    LeonHilling,

    Nov 6, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Nada! Our tour of the Pyramids and Sphinx with Nada was absolutely incredible! From the moment we met her, she greeted us with a warm smile and such genuine kindness that instantly made us feel comfortable and excited for the day ahead. Nada’s knowledge of Egyptian history and culture is truly impressive—she explained everything in such an engaging and easy-to-understand way, bringing the ancient sites to life with fascinating stories and little-known facts. We learned so much while still having plenty of time to enjoy the views and take photos. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide—Nada made the experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting the Pyramids and Sphinx, ask for Nada—you’ll be in the best hands!

  • Super

    RENATA M,

    Nov 6, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Wear comfortable shoes, hat. Ask questions, don t bye if you dont want to. Take your time, be ready to feel the heat inside the pyramid. You wont see anything special but its history.

  • The best guide in all of Egypt

    152muhammed ,

    Nov 5, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Ibrahim has been hands down the best guid and friend I’ve ever had the pleasure to experience. Not only was he well versed in Egyptian history, he was open kind and an amazing person to converse with. We did finished the tour, according to our booking, and then Ibrahim joined us at the GEM museum as well. I cannot stress how highly I recommend his services and companionship.

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  • Amazing tour experience of Global legend’s Pyramid of Giza

    halosuffocation,

    Nov 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Enchanting and enlightening tour. Thanks to my professional and well versed tour guide Meera she is very passionate and enthusiastic for sharing her knowledge about the history of the Pyramids of Giza and beautiful story telling. Highly recommended if you have plan visiting Egypt.

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  • Great Day at the Pyramids

    Kathy H,

    Nov 4, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    My tour guide Mostafa was knowledgeable and thoughtful. It was a wonderful experience as he explained the history of the pyramids, took great photos, and answered all my questions. His driver Ezzat arrived right on time and kept a cool head in the crazy Cairo traffic. It was a very enjoyable first day in Egypt! He also patiently tried to teach me a few Egyptian words. I would definitely recommend this tour!

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  • Best Tour Ever

    greghI7244LU,

    Nov 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The night before the tour I was contacted by the tour operator confirming the time and location of my pick up. The next morning 1 hr before pick up I received a text from my guide Mahmoud Ismail confirming the location and saying he was on his way. He showed up on time in a clean, newer vehicle with a driver. I’ve traveled the world- Mahmoud made this probably the best tour I’ve ever had - he was engaging knew the topic very well - we’d talk he’d explain points of interest and then give you some time to think about it - we covered a lot but it was comfortable. He knew all the best spots for a good pic we didn’t waste any time but he also gave me time to direct the adventure too. i appreciated the

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  • Pleasant half a day tour

    prateep a,

    Nov 3, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Pleasant and informative trip to Pyramids. Hussam is a very good egyptologist. He explained everything very clearly and made sure we are comfortable; never rushed us. Helped with kids also. He gave right suggestions, took us to the best Koshary restaurant. Overall highly recommend this trip.

  • A friendly and stress-free experience

    B1436WWjordanr,

    Nov 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    The guide and driver picked me up outside the door of my hotel. Everything was taken care of. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He arranged for me to go into one of the smaller pyramids which is less busy than the great pyramid and more interesting inside. On the whole it was a great experience. There are a couple of moments where you are taken to a stall/shop and encouraged to buy something: a perfumery and a papyrus shop. Just be clear beforehand what you’re open to. Otherwise it’s easy to be pressured into getting something.

  • Half day trip with Camel ride and Sphinx - 6/10

    Usman L,

    Nov 2, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    Booking was straightforward - we chose the highest-rated tour on the app, though ran into minor technical glitches. Thankfully, their online chat support sorted things out quickly and sent us a WhatsApp confirmation with our driver and van details. It ended up being a private tour, just our family, which was nice. The cost was $65 per adult for a half-day tour (8 AM pickup, noon drop-off), covering transport, entrance tickets, camel ride, and guide. One frustration: child tickets weren't available online, even though the Pyramids center sells them at half price. Our child also shared a camel ride rather than getting their own. If you're traveling with kids, it's worth booking directly to take advantage of child pricing. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, speaking good English and setting realistic expectations from the start. He advised against paying extra to enter the pyramids - they're cramped inside with empty chambers, which matched what we'd read in other reviews. His main value was navigating the chaotic camel ride queue and handling logistics, though he was hard to hear in the crowded main entrance hall. The experience itself was a mixed bag. The tour started with a historical briefing in the main hall, but it was so loud with multiple tour groups that I ended up using AI tools (Claude/GPT) on my phone for better context. The souvenir stalls were disappointing - overpriced and low quality. Our guide steered us toward specific stalls selling Bedouin scarves for $20+, which felt like a commission arrangement. Ironically, vendors near the camel queue were selling similar scarves for just EGP 150. The camel ride was chaotic with long waits, but our guide managed to expedite our turn - probably the most valuable thing he did all morning. The ride takes you up to a viewpoint where you can see all nine pyramids, which was genuinely impressive. The official board showed EGP 1000 for foreigners, though we're not sure what our guide actually paid since it was bundled into our package. Just be prepared: the camel operator will expect a tip before heading back. Exploring the pyramids themselves was the highlight. Buses shuttle you between stops. At the main pyramids, you can walk right up to them, touch the massive stones, and even climb a bit if you're adventurous. There are more camel rides available here too. The next bus stop takes you to the Sphinx, with a short walk past yet more souvenir stalls to the mummification site and then the Sphinx viewing area. There are some great photo opportunities here - Sphinx with pyramid backdrop, pyramid solo shots, and side angles of the Sphinx. The exit conveniently leads straight to town where our van was waiting, so we did not need to backtrack to the main entrance. One unexpected bonus: our guide took us to a nearby government-run papyrus center where they demonstrated traditional paper-making. They had papyrus art and fragrant oils for sale, but it was a brief stop with no pressure to buy - a nice cultural addition. Could you do this independently? Probably, but with more hassle. Taxis are cheap and tickets can be purchased on-site. You can pay for camel rides in cash (though expect longer queues), but you'd be navigating everything yourself. The guide's real value is queue management and convenience rather than deep historical insights. Overall verdict: It was hassle-free and decent, but felt overpriced for what you get in a half-day tour - especially if you're paying full adult prices for children who could get half-price tickets. I'd give it a 6/10 and would rate it higher if it were more affordable. Pro tip: Now that the Grand Egyptian Museum has opened right next to the Pyramids, consider making this a full-day experience. They're even building a bridge to connect the museum with the pyramid site, so it's perfect for combining both attractions in one visit.

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