ATV riding at Giza Pyramids: Quad bikes around the plateau

Operate your own quad bike on the desert floor below the three pyramids

An 8-hour Giza Pyramids tour from Cairo that includes an hour of quad bike riding around the plateau, plus visits to the Great Pyramid, Sphinx and panoramic viewpoint, with hotel pickup, lunch and a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic. Optional add-ons include camel rides and an evening Nile dinner cruise with entertainment.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Great Pyramid of GizaEntry included1h 30m
2. Pyramid of KhafreEntry included30m
3. Giza PlateauEntry included1h
4. Great Sphinx of GizaEntry included1h
5. Nile River2h

Explore Giza Pyramids and Nile Cruise

• Hotel pickup by A/C car
• Lecture on Giza pyramids history
• Visit Great Pyramid of Giza
• See Pyramid of Khafre
• Go to Giza Plateau for photos
• Optional camel ride in Sahara Desert
• Visit Great Sphinx of Giza
• Lunch with local food
• Shop traditional products and papyrus institute
• Enjoy Nile dinner cruise with belly dance
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

The quad bike segment runs for an hour on the desert around the pyramids, and it sits in the middle of a full-day itinerary that starts with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned car. Your guide, a qualified archaeologist, begins with a lecture on pyramid history before you visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, where you can touch the limestone blocks and climb partway up. The car then takes you to the Giza Plateau viewpoint, where all three pyramids line up for photographs, and you move on to the Great Sphinx of Giza.

The quad bike ride happens after the Sphinx visit. You operate the bike yourself across the Sahara Desert floor, with admission included. Lunch follows (local Egyptian food like kushari or falafel), and then time to browse a papyrus institute and shop for traditional souvenirs. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel. A camel ride in the Sahara is available as an add-on if you want it, and several options bundle in an evening Nile River dinner cruise with belly dance, Tanora show and an open buffet (soft drinks and alcohol cost extra).

Your guide keeps you clear of scammers in the area and handles all logistics. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels, though the quad bike riding and pyramid climbing are the most physical parts of the day.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic.
• one hour of quad bike riding with admission.
• local lunch (kushari or falafel).
• bottled water.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Cairo or the Pyramid Area.
• entrance fees to the pyramid sites.
• optional camel ride in the Sahara.
• optional Nile dinner cruise with belly dance, Tanora show and open buffet (drinks extra).

Options for this experience

5 options

Car and guide, plus a photo with a camelGuide in 4 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Pickup is included. Includes a car, guide, photo with a camel, a shopping tour, lunch, an ATV ride, a cruise and a camel ride. Entry fees are not included. Pickup is included.

Car and guide, plus bike and camel rideGuide in 4 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Pickup is included. Includes a car, driver and guide, a shopping tour, a camel ride and a quad bike. Entry fees are not included. Cruise and lunch are also part of the package. Pickup is included.

Car+guide+cruise+bike+camelGuide in 4 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Pickup is included. Includes a car, driver and guide, the pyramids and Sphinx, a 30-minute camel ride, a quad bike and a dinner cruise. Entry fees are not included. Pickup is included.

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Giza Pyramids, including entry to the 3rd pyramidGuide in 4 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Pickup is included. Half-day tour of the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx only. Includes a guide, car, entrance fees, lunch, a camel ride and entry inside the 3rd pyramid. Pickup is included.

VIP all inclusiveGuide in 4 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Pickup is included. Includes a car, a 1-hour guide, a quad bike, local lunch, a 40-minute camel ride, a shopping tour and a dinner cruise. Entrance fees are included for the area only. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Lasts 8h, runs every day, 8 start times, from US$ 8 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 10

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kemet Tours

Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you want entry fees, lunch and the quad bike ride settled upfront without deciding later. Otherwise, choose the car-plus-guide base and add the camel ride or cruise only if those moments matter to your day. The quad bike segment is fixed at one hour, so it fits neatly into the morning and afternoon pyramid visits without eating into the rest of the itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

Can I ride the quad bike if I've never done it before?

The quad bike ride is open to all fitness levels and requires no prior experience. The operator describes it as a one-hour ride around the Giza Pyramids area with admission included, and your guide is present throughout the day.

What's the difference between the Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre?

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest, built from about 2.3 million limestone blocks and reaching 139 meters high. The Pyramid of Khafre, dedicated to Khufu's son, is the second tallest at 136 meters and stands next to it on the plateau.

Does the tour include time to actually climb the pyramids?

You can touch the Great Pyramid and climb partway up it during your visit. The tour also takes you to a panoramic viewpoint on the Giza Plateau where all three pyramids are visible together for photographs.

What happens if I want the camel ride and the dinner cruise? Can I book both?

Yes. The purchase options let you combine the car, guide and quad bike with both the camel ride and the Nile dinner cruise. The cruise includes belly dance and Tanora entertainment with an open buffet. Soft drinks and alcohol are extra.

How long is the whole tour, and when does it end?

The tour runs 8 hours total from hotel pickup to drop-off. It covers the pyramids, Sphinx, quad bike ride, lunch and shopping, with the Nile cruise option extending into the evening if you book it.