Conned by a scammer
This tour is not a private tour of the pyramids and the grand Egyptian Museum. While these stops are included, they are merely a segway from the actual purpose of the tour which is to whisk you away from the pyramids into the gritty underworld of egyptian scammers disguised s a tour guide and her merry band of government employed shopkeeper scammers. We tried to shift the details of our tour to include Coptic Cairo drive by, but we were told we "Had No time". Yet we were delivered to a perfume and fragrance shop, which conveniently "mixed up" or orders so as not to include certain, more costly oils, and replace, while out of eyesight, with cheap baby oil. Then, on to the papyrus factory, run by more government employees, selling painting, then of course, you can't leave out the jewelry and trinkets shop selling only Egyptian made and authentic souvenirs. What a scam! Viator should drop this immediately.
Charles_F · sept. 2026 · prin Viator
Amazing private...
Amazing private experience
Zeinab is the best tour guide
very experienced and authentic.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Georgia_A · sept. 2026 · prin Viator
Ask for Fatima- Amazing Tour!!
Our tour with Fatima was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip to Egypt and an experience my wife and I will never forget!
From the very beginning, everything was seamless. We were picked up right on time and spent an incredible day exploring the Pyramids, enjoying a camel ride, and visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum. Since the tour was private and just the two of us, Fatima made the entire experience feel personal, relaxed, and incredibly special.
Fatima also took us to some unique local shops where we learned how traditional papyrus paintings are made and had a fascinating presentation about Egyptian oils. We enjoyed the experience so much that we ended up purchasing some oils to take home with us.
Lunch was at a buffet restaurant, and the food was absolutely delicious with plenty of great options.
One thing that really sets Fatima apart is her incredible talent for taking photos and videos. She knows exactly how to use an iPhone to capture amazing angles and moments. Some of the photos she took of us at the Pyramids are so incredible that we plan on having them printed and framed!
Beyond being extremely knowledgeable and experienced, Fatima was warm, personable, attentive, and has a fantastic sense of humour. We shared plenty of laughs throughout the day, which made the experience even more enjoyable. She genuinely cared about making our day memorable, never made us feel rushed, and made sure we enjoyed every part of the experience.
We honestly could not have asked for a better tour. Everything exceeded our expectations from beginning to end. If you are visiting Cairo and want an unforgettable experience, Fatima is the gold standard for Egyptian tour guides. We would recommend her without hesitation. 10/10!
One important tip completely unrelated to Fatima: Do not bring Meta smart glasses/sunglasses on these tours. They are strictly forbidden at the attractions, so it is best to leave them at your hotel rather than risk having an issue when entering.
Antonio_C · sept. 2026 · prin Viator
Service breach: Wrong tour language, unauthorized shopping stops, and extra fees
I booked the service in Portuguese and confirmed this information via chat; however, they assigned us a good guide, but who spoke Spanish (meaning I was misled by the company). Furthermore, they took us to shops of their choosing that were not on the itinerary, coercing us into buying products at MUCH higher-than-market prices, and worse, wasting time that we should have spent exploring more of the Museum. I paid to experience the attractions, not to be taken on shopping stops. And lastly, they made us pay for the driver's admission ticket, which was not included in the contract. Resume: Good staff, not trust company.
Felipe_P · sept. 2026 · prin Viator
Unforgettable and deeply educational tour
Highly recommend Manar Atwa! She provided an exceptionally educational tour of the Giza Pyramids and the new museum. Her knowledge of Egyptian history is fantastic, and she made navigating both sites smooth and informative. A wonderful guide who really enhanced my entire experience!
Mike · sept. 2026 · prin Viator
Exceptional guide
What a great tour and fantastic guide! I was picked up at my hotel on time in a clean car, and had a great and very safe driver. My tour guide, Mahmoud Hoka, was exceptional - he was incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour an absolute delight. He was very engaging and I came away having learnt so much, plus he was very patient with all my questions! I was totally at ease, which is important for a solo female traveller. I would absolutely recommend this tour and would urge you to request Mahmoud Hoka - you won’t be disappointed!
DW553 · sept. 2026 · prin Tripadvisor
Honest, genuine tour of the pyramids and GEM
Sosa was my guide. She was so interesting, informative, professional yet genuine. She ignites and quenches my thirst for knowledge for the pyramids of giza and the Egyptian Museum. She was extremely patient and hardworking as well. She looked after me so well.
After being scammed the day before by someone else, Sosa's delivery of her knowledge, photo taking skills and the passion for her country history was downright like a breathe of fresh air.
The driver attached to her was also so nice. Adel. He was an awesome driver. The car was clean and tidy and he ensured that I was comfortable and cool in the scorching heat at all times. It was downright fun and such a joyful experience. If you ever get Adel and Sosa. You will be in for a treat. I HIGHLY recommend them. They are honest and genuine.
Oh and the lunch buffet was great!
crysth2023 · sept. 2026 · prin Tripadvisor
Great Tour of the Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum
Our tour guide Manar was wonderful! We learned so much and had a great time exploring the new Egyptian museum. Would recommend to anyone visiting Cairo!
Iman_K · sept. 2026 · prin Viator
Terrible guide, spoiled our souvenir of egypt
We paid for a private tour that was more expensive than the others, and had great reviews, to make sure our experience in egypt was memorable. We have travelled 60+ countries, and this is a country we have been dreaming to visit since we were both kids. The guide was awful, his name is nour zaki. If you get assigned to him, make sure you ask to change before the tour !! Very rude, rushed us between monuments, and stepped infront of us when we were trying to take pictures. He was insistent in trying to convince us not to go inside the pyramids, so that he wouldn't wait outside. Spoke really quickly, and in a difficult to understand english. I asked a question about the pyramids, and he told me : I already told you that. Desagreable and disrespectful, he looked like he didnt want to be there. While driving, never explained the city either, completely ignored us, and was speaking on the phone all the way along, which was hours. Maybe the agency is good, but do make sure to ask before the day who is your guide. If its him, ask immediately to change, as he will spoil your experience and souvenir of egypt.
Claudia_T · sept. 2026 · prin Viator
This was an amazing...
This was an amazing opportunity to travel to see the great sites of Giza. Our guide and driver were prompt, efficient and friendly. My grateful thanks to them both
Anthony_A · sept. 2026 · prin Viator
