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

★4.9(2,491 reviews)Cairo5 hoursPickup availableFree cancellation

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Overview

Discover the iconic Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx on a private half-day tour with a professional licensed Egyptologist guide. Enjoy flexible pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and explore the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure, and the legendary Sphinx. Enhance your experience with an optional 30-minute camel ride. The tour lasts approximately 4 hours from pickup to drop-off, or around 5 hours for accommodations farther from the main pickup area. Inclusions depend on the option selected at booking. Selected options may include entrance fees, a camel ride, and lunch. All options include private transportation, an Egyptologist guide, and bottled water.

What you'll see

The Pyramids Of Giza
1 hour
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).
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
1 hour
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)
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
30 minutes
The Second highest pyramid in the complex is dedicated to king Chefren or Khafre, the entire complex is still in good condition so with your Egyptologist you will explore the valley temple and the causeway of king Khafre. ( Please note that entering the pyramids from inside that is requires a special ticket. ( Guide will be happy to assist).
Pyramid of Menkaure
Pass by
The Smallest pyramid in Giza plateau, now it is about 61m high, Menkaure pyramid is very special because of the granite outer layer still remains on the lower part of the pyramid, the granite was quarried from Aswan over 1000 kilometers away from Giza !!!
Panoramic View of the Pyramids
30 minutes
Next, a visit to a panoramic view of the 6 pyramids, and the city of Giza, were you will stay there for 30 minutes to take photos and enjoy the view, The panorama is amazing place to enjoy the camel ride !!
Great Sphinx
30 minutes
With the same Entry Ticket to the pyramids area you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre. You will have all the time to take the pictures you want with an assistance from our guide, They are expert photographers also. then you will start your journey back to your hotel.
Cairo Governorate
45 minutes
After having complete visit to the pyramids we will transfer you back to your accomodation in Giza or Cairo Down town .

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)

Not included

Entering the Great Pyramid is optional Extra ticket cost 1500 EGP
Airport, Nasr City, and Heliopolis pickup: US$15 extra per person.

Good to know

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.

Traveller reviews

4.9★2,491 reviews

Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel Ride 1/2 Day

A++++ experience. Tour Guide, Menna, was the perfect guide in every respect. Extremely knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. Acted as our personal tour guide every step of the way. Great pictures of the Pyramids, Camel Ride, and Sphinx. Air conditioned car. On time coordinated pick directly from our hotel. Tour was great value for all that was included. Highly recommend. Wear brimmed hat and full person loose fitting clothes to protect from the sun. Comfortable shoes.

craigkQ8372TW · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Amazing half day with Nada ! I definitely recommend!

Amazing half day with Nada. She's super friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our time with her. We had time without feeling rushed. We visited, went in the pyramid and did a 30 min camel ride. Nada was so kind and took pictures for us. Prices was good.

myriammG5397WH · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Ola is the best!!!

Ola was amazing! The way she presented the tour, you could tell she was extremely knowledgeable about everything she was talking about. She answered all of questions and was extremely kind. We learned so much about Egyptian history, architecture and the Muslim faith. Every stop we made, we met new people and each was just as friendly as Ola. She made sure we got to experience so many different things. The pyramids were amazing but if she offers you a felucca ride, make sure you take it. It was such a calming and peaceful way to wrap up the tour. My brother and I will definitely be back to Egypt and we already know that Ola is the guide we want.

Brandon_A · Apr 2026 · via Viator

A wonderful tour guide!

This is an excellent way to see the pyramids and Sphinx. Our guide, Anan, was so knowledgeable. We learned a lot. She’s also very personable, which made the tour fun. Everything went very smoothly. I highly recommend this tour.

Linda_T · Apr 2026 · via Viator

A perfect tour of the pyramids!

What an amazing tour of the pyramids! Our personal guide Anan made the experience fun, informative, and easy. She arrived early to pick us up at our hotel, swiftly guided us through ticketing and security at the pyramids entrance, and taught us the history and theories in such a fun way that we really absorbed all the info. She strategically used her umbrella to keep us shaded as she explained the pyramids so that we were comfortable and cool. She also knew the best spots for photos, even taking photos for us (which are the best ones of our trip to be honest!) Def book this tour with Anan!

DougLong3213 · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Fantastic Tour with Mennah!

Mennah was an exceptional tour guide during my visit to the Pyramids of Giza. Communication before and throughout the day was clear, prompt, and reassuring. She was friendly, punctual, and incredibly well organised, which made the whole experience smooth and stress free. Mennah was also very patient, giving me as much time as I needed to explore the site and take photos without ever feeling rushed. She consistently looked out for me, and as a solo female traveller, I felt completely safe and comfortable in her care. I would highly recommend Mennah to anyone visiting Cairo for a memorable experience.

Jessica_S · Apr 2026 · via Viator

First class!

Our guide Meena was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about Egyptology, having studied for several years, and gave us a fascinating insights into the history of the Pyramids and the Sphinx. She was excellent with the children and was happy to tailor the trip to our needs. I would highly recommend.

Z893HHrobins · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Very attentive staff....

Very attentive staff. Thank you so much! Would recommend to anyone who is looking to see pyramids in giza.

Mia_L · Apr 2026 · via Viator

Worst tour guide ever!!Worst experience for a “private tour”

I honestly cannot believe how disappointing this experience was. We traveled all the way to Egypt to fulfill a lifelong dream, and instead of feeling amazed and inspired, we left frustrated and upset because of this guide. From the very beginning, everything felt rushed. She was literally walking so fast toward the entrances that we barely had time to take pictures or enjoy the surroundings. This is not what you expect from a private tour—there was no sense of care, no effort to let us take in the moment, just constant pressure to keep moving. What made it even worse was her complete lack of attention. She was on her phone about 90% of the time, repeatedly saying her kids were calling her. While I understand personal situations can happen, this was excessive and completely unprofessional. We paid for a guided experience, not to be ignored while she handled personal matters. There was little to no meaningful explanation, no engagement, and no attempt to make the experience special. It felt like we were an inconvenience rather than guests. For such an important and once-in-a-lifetime trip, this was incredibly disappointing. I would absolutely not recommend this guide to anyone btw her name was Aola I might be spelling wrong but it sounded like that. If you’re planning a trip this important, do yourself a favor and find someone who actually cares about your experience.

Andres_C · Apr 2026 · via Viator

Awesome Guide

Had an awesome experience with our guide, Aya. She was excellent with our 2 yr old and many times took care of child like her own. My spouse and I were able to enjoy the trip throughout.

Aysha_M · Apr 2026 · via Viator

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