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

★4.9(2,495 reviews)Giza5 hoursPickup availableFree cancellation
Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids &Great Sphinx with Private Tour Guide
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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

  1. 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).

  2. 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)

  3. 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).

  4. 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 !!!

  5. 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 !!

  6. 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.

  7. 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★2,495 reviews

Awesome Hussam!!!

Our tour guide Hussam was truly exceptional. His deep knowledge and genuine passion for Egypt’s history brought every site to life in a way that made the whole experience unforgettable. He explained everything with such clarity and patience, always taking the time to answer our questions and share fascinating stories we would’ve never known on our own. Beyond being incredibly knowledgeable, he made our entire trip smooth, enjoyable, and completely stress-free. We’re so grateful for his guidance and warm personality. We’ll definitely be recommending him to all our friends planning to visit Egypt — he genuinely made our journey one we’ll remember forever.

charleneaZ1464TD · Jan 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Lifetime experience about pyramids

Excellent experience and memory will last for a lifetime. The guide Menna is very knowledgeable and caring throughout the tour, best guide ever. It is highly recommended

Bill_G · Jan 2026 · via Viator

Great Experience!

Overall experience was excellent; my tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke English well. The pyramids lived up to all the hype and then some more. Beyond that, the only small negative point revolved around the volume of people, lines, and park transportation. So, for any planning to attend just make sure you leave plenty of time I. Your day if you choose the 4hr excursion.

chris_c · Jan 2026 · via Viator

Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, Nada was very helpful and looked after us well

Our trip with Nada was absolutely fantastic! She picked us up on time and took us to the pyramid complex, sharing fascinating historical details along the way and offering helpful tips to stay safe in the area. Nada went above and beyond by helping take our photos, ensuring we captured all the best moments. The camel ride was a highlight, and her guidance made the experience even more enjoyable. She also looked after our bags, making us feel completely at ease throughout the entire trip. Highly recommend her as a tour guide!

D6612EBhannahr · Jan 2026 · via Tripadvisor

The pyramid tour was...

The pyramid tour was good. Your tour guide cannot go inside the pyramid with you and there are people who harass you for money. The camels are not really taken care of properly so we did not ride them. It would have been better to go to the Grand Museum after the pyramids than to go to the essential oil and parchment stores where you are guilted into buying something you do not want. Guide took good pictures and knew the best spots. She was knowledgeable in Egyptian history. I found out later that we could have gone inside the sphinx but it was not even offered to us as an option.

KayC_H · Jan 2026 · via Viator

Fantastic guide Mostafa!

We went on a private Giza tour today and it was an amazing experience! Our driver picked us up from the hotel in a nice car and took us to meet our guide Mostafa. We loved the tour! Mostafa explained everything in detail so we learned loads about Egyptian history. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and flexible with our tour. He also took us to an amazing store with very friendly staff, where we got fantastic oils and papirus! I definitely recommend him as a guide :)

malgorzatap898 · Jan 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Great tour and an outstanding guide!

Absolutely fantastic experience! I did a group tour to the Pyramids through Viator, and it exceeded all expectations — largely because of our tour guide - Hadeer. She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about Egyptian history. She explained everything so clearly, answered all our questions patiently, and made the entire experience fun and memorable. She was also very patient with clicking innumerable pictures. The tour was well organised, on time, and never felt rushed. Visiting the Pyramids with such a knowledgeable guide truly made a huge difference. I highly recommend this tour and especially this guide — she made the day unforgettable!

Nehagupta139 · Jan 2026 · via Tripadvisor

A morning spent at the pyramids

Guided tour with Menna, who welcomed us with punctuality and professionalism. Despite her young age, she was thorough and knowledgeable and kindly guided us by telling us the story of the pyramids and the sphinx and so much more that can be seen at the pyramid plain. He put our questions back competently and made us feel at ease. Absolutely advisable.

Andrea_G · Jan 2026 · via Viator

Best Guide

All service and excellent service, always friendly with willingness to answer all questions and make the trip more comfortable

Daniel_O · Jan 2026 · via Viator · Translated

Thank you Nada for a great Giza Pyramids visit!

What a great morning! Nada was such a knowledgeable and friendly guide who picked us up on time from our hotel and got us with driver to the new visitors center. There, she did a great job discussing Egyptian history, explaining the dynasties and then covering history about the site, including the construction of the pyramids. Electric buses drove us to the first site, the camel ride. So memorable and the camel guide made the ride fun and got some great pictures. Next, we went by bus to the pyramid site and had time to explore, including entry into a smaller pyramid and seeing the sphinx. Nada also made memories for our visit by taking fantastic pictures for us. Thank you Nada for making our visit so special!!!

e2t201 · Jan 2026 · via Tripadvisor

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