Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx Tour with Egyptologist Guide

Stand in front of three pyramids and the Sphinx with someone who knows what you're looking at

A guided tour of Cairo's Giza Plateau takes you to the Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Khafre and Great Sphinx with a qualified Egyptologist, hotel pickup and air-conditioned coach transport. The guide speaks your language from a roster of 12 languages, and the tour includes a stop at a panoramic viewpoint above the pyramids, plus a refreshing hibiscus drink at an authentic gallery afterward. You choose at checkout whether to add a light local lunch or lunch at the viewpoint.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Great Sphinx of Giza30m
2. Pyramid of Khafre30m

Explore Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza

• Meet licensed tour guide at hotel
• Visit Great Pyramid of Giza
• Walk through chapel inside pyramid (extra ticket)
• Drive to Great Sphinx of Giza
• See three Pyramids and take photos at Panorama
• Enjoy hibiscus drink at authentic art gallery

The experience

Your guide meets you at your hotel and drives you to the Giza Plateau in a private air-conditioned coach. The Great Pyramid of Giza (the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still largely intact) is your first stop. An entrance to the King's Chapel inside the pyramid is available with an extra ticket if you want to walk the narrow passageway to the burial chamber itself. From there it's a short drive to the Great Sphinx, one of the world's largest and oldest statues, where the guide walks you through what is known and debated about its construction and purpose.

You'll spend time at all three pyramids with the Egyptologist, who explains what you're standing in front of. The tour includes a stop at a point called The Panorama, higher than the pyramids themselves, where you can photograph the three structures together with Cairo in the background. After the main sites, you stop at an authentic art gallery in the operator's trusted network for a glass of hibiscus, the most refreshing drink in Egypt. The whole tour runs about four hours.

At checkout you pick one of three versions: the tour as described with just the hibiscus drink, the same tour with a light local lunch added, or the same tour with lunch served at the viewpoint instead. Bottled water is included throughout. The guide may speak multiple languages depending on your group's needs. Transfers take longer during peak traffic times, and you'll need your passport details at booking.

What’s included

• Transport by air-conditioned private coach.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a qualified Egyptologist guide.
• a refreshing hibiscus drink at an authentic gallery.
• access to The Panorama viewpoint for photographs above the pyramids.

Options for this experience

3 options

Tour with a refreshing stopGuide in 13 languages · No fixed timeRefreshing hibiscus drink in an authentic art gallery, with a visit and pickup included

Tour with a light local lunchGuide in 13 languages · No fixed timeIncludes a light local lunch, a visit to an authentic art gallery, and pickup

Tour with lunch and a viewGuide in 13 languages · No fixed timeLunch with a view: Savor a meal of local traditional Egyptian food with a stunning view of the Pyramids and the Sphinx, with pickup included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Hungarian, Japanese, MNP, Romanian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Blue Sky Travel

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a guide who can explain what you're looking at instead of just pointing. The Egyptologist walks you through all three pyramids and the Sphinx, answering the questions that come up when you're standing in front of them, and the fixed itinerary means the main sites, the viewpoint and the refreshment stop all fit into one morning or afternoon without you arranging the sequence.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Czech, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Romanian, Hungarian, Dutch and MNP.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Great Pyramid of Giza and why does it matter?

The Great Pyramid of Giza, also called the Pyramid of Khufu or Cheops, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids on the Giza Plateau. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to remain largely intact, making it the most recognizable ancient monument in Egypt.

Can I go inside the Great Pyramid?

Entry to the King's Chapel inside the Great Pyramid is available with an extra ticket purchased at the site. If you choose it, you walk through a narrow pathway to reach the burial chamber inside the pyramid.

What is the Great Sphinx and what do we know about it?

The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the world's largest and oldest statues, carved from a single limestone ridge. Basic facts about it (when it was built, who built it, and what purpose it served) are still debated by scholars, which is why it has inspired the popular idea of the "Riddle of the Sphinx."

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs about four hours total. The exact duration of transfers depends on the time of day and traffic conditions in Cairo.

What's included in the tour?

Transport by private air-conditioned coach, bottled water, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a qualified Egyptologist guide are included in every option. You also get a refreshing hibiscus drink at an authentic gallery, and a stop at The Panorama viewpoint above the pyramids for photos. At checkout you choose whether to add a light local lunch or lunch at the viewpoint.