Dinner by the Pyramids in Giza: Egyptian rooftop meal

The pyramids stay in view while you eat charcoal-grilled chicken and mahshi under the open sky.

A rooftop dinner in Giza set in front of the pyramids, where a live English-speaking guide walks you through an Egyptian menu over three hours. You start with bread, salads, tahini and baba ghanouj, move through sparrow tongue soup and molokhia, then settle into grilled chicken, kofta, béchamel macaroni and mahshi before dessert. Bottled water, entrance fees and admission are included. Pickup is available on one option.

The experience

The meal unfolds in a family atmosphere on a rooftop with the pyramids as your backdrop. You're not eating in a traditional restaurant setup. The operator built this around what customers asked for: a special location and food prepared with care. The menu moves through courses: Egyptian bread with salads, tahini, baba ghanouj and pickled vegetables come first, followed by sparrow tongue soup, mulukhiyah, cooked vegetables and grilled eggplant. The main dishes arrive next (charcoal-grilled chicken, Egyptian kofta, macaroni with béchamel sauce, and mahshi) before you finish with dessert.

The three-hour window gives you time to eat without rushing and to sit with the view. A live guide in English walks you through the experience. Bottled water is provided, and the entrance fee and government fees are already built into the price. If you book the option with pickup included, you don't need to arrange your own transport to the rooftop. If you choose the other option, you make your own way there. Coffee, tea and soda are not included, so bring cash if you want them.

What’s included

• Dinner with multiple Egyptian courses.
• bottled water.
• admission and entrance fees.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• pickup and drop-off on the option that includes transport.

Options for this experience

2 options

Dinner by the Pyramids: an unforgettable lunch on an Egyptian rooftop.Guide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 16:00, the last at 23:30

Pickup and drop-off are included.Guide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 16:00, the last at 23:30Private transfer, with pickup included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 16:00, the last at 23:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Egypt Pulse Adventures

Is this one for you?Book the option with pickup included if you don't have your own transport to the rooftop. Choose the rooftop-only option if you're already in Giza and want to make your own way there. The three-hour window suits an evening when you have time to sit and eat without moving on to another activity.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2).

What dishes will I actually eat at this rooftop dinner?

The menu starts with Egyptian bread, salads, tahini, baba ghanouj and pickled vegetables, then moves to sparrow tongue soup, mulukhiyah soup, cooked vegetables and grilled eggplant. Main courses are charcoal-grilled chicken, Egyptian kofta, béchamel macaroni and mahshi, finished with dessert. All dishes are prepared fresh for the meal.

Can I get a ride to the rooftop, or do I need to arrange transport myself?

One option includes pickup and drop-off. The other does not. Choose the pickup option if you want transport included, or book the rooftop-only option and make your own way there.

How long does the dinner last?

The experience runs three hours, which gives you time to move through the courses and sit with the view of the pyramids without feeling rushed.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

Dinner, bottled water, admission and entrance fees are included. Coffee, tea and soda are not, so bring cash if you want them during the meal.

Is there a guide, and what language do they speak?

A live guide in English is part of the experience and walks you through the meal and the setting.