Giza Pyramids Photo Tour: Camel Ride & Local Crafts

Get the famous jumping horse shot and walk the Pyramids at your own pace

A private guided photo tour of the Giza Pyramids with a licensed local guide, professional photographer, camel ride, and traditional lunch included. The tour uses the shuttle system to move between stops, starts with hotel pickup, and ends with a visit to local craft workshops. Photos are delivered via Google Drive within seven days of the tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Giza Pyramids and local culture

• Hotel pickup by private guide
• History explanation at Visitor Center
• Explore site using shuttle system
• Camel ride at Panorama Point
• Take jumping horse photos
• Visit between Great and Second Pyramid
• See Great Sphinx and photo session
• Visit traditional Egyptian crafts
• Enjoy traditional Egyptian lunch

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup and a stop at the Visitor Center, where your guide explains the Pyramids' history in a clear, engaging way before you move through the site using the new shuttle system. Your first stop is Panorama Point for a short camel ride and the famous jumping horse photograph: the professional photographer captures this moment and others throughout the day. From there, you visit the area between the Great Pyramid and the Second Pyramid to get close to the ancient stones and hear more stories, then finish at the Great Sphinx for final shots.

After the monuments, you'll visit traditional craft workshops to see handmade carpets, papyrus art, and authentic local products, then sit down for a traditional Egyptian lunch. You choose between koshary or falafel. The whole experience runs about five hours and is built around your pace and interests, not a fixed schedule. Everything is arranged in advance: the vehicle is air-conditioned, water is on board, and the photographer delivers JPEG files via a Google Drive link within seven days of the tour (the link stays active for seven days).

A few logistics to know: camel availability is first-come, first-served, so wait times can occasionally extend the tour beyond the scheduled five hours. Professional photography happens mainly at Panorama Point. At the Sphinx, photos may be taken with a mobile phone if site regulations don't permit professional equipment. Wear modest, comfortable clothing that respects local customs: formal wedding attire, exaggerated Pharaonic costumes, and brand promotions aren't allowed on the site. Check the weather forecast at least 24 hours ahead. The tour runs regardless of clouds or reduced visibility, and no refunds apply for weather.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• a licensed local guide in English or Arabic.
• a professional photographer for the Panorama Point section.
• a camel ride.
• a traditional Egyptian lunch (koshary or falafel).
• a bottle of water on board.
• a visit to local craft workshops.
• and JPEG photos delivered via Google Drive within seven days.

Options for this experience

3 options

Without ticketGuide in English or Arabic · 12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:30No ticket included: you can buy the ticket at the ticket office with a card or online through the website. Pickup is included.

With ticket (General admission)Guide in English or Arabic · 12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:30General admission ticket is included. Pickup is included.

Tour plus flying dress photoshootGuide in English or Arabic · 12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:30Flying dress photoshoot: Spend an hour on a private rooftop with a view of the Pyramids and wear a long dress for a flying dress photoshoot. Pickup is 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 day12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (15 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egypt Discovery Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private guide who paces the day around your interests rather than a fixed itinerary, and a professional photographer dedicated to capturing your moments at each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the Giza Pyramids photo tour?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle, a licensed guide in English or Arabic, a professional photographer for the Panorama Point section, a camel ride, a traditional Egyptian lunch (koshary or falafel), a bottle of water, and a visit to local craft workshops. Photos are delivered as JPEGs via Google Drive within seven days.

How long does the Giza Pyramids tour take?

The tour is scheduled for about five hours, though wait times for camel availability can occasionally extend it beyond that. The itinerary includes the Visitor Center, Panorama Point, the area between the Great and Second Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, craft workshops, and lunch.

What happens at Panorama Point?

At Panorama Point you take a short camel ride and get the famous jumping horse photograph with the Pyramids in the background. The professional photographer captures this moment and other shots during this stop, which is the main focus for professional photography on the tour.

Do I have to participate in every activity, like the camel ride or lunch?

If you choose not to participate in any included activity (the camel ride, lunch, or horse ride), no partial refund applies. All services are arranged in advance, so the tour price remains the same whether you take part in every activity or skip some.

What should I wear for the photo tour?

Wear modest, comfortable clothing that respects local customs. Formal wedding attire, exaggerated Pharaonic costumes, brand promotions, and overly revealing clothing aren't permitted on the site and may prevent entry. Keep things simple, casual, and culturally respectful.

When will I get my photos?

Photos are delivered as JPEG files via a Google Drive link within seven days of the tour. The link stays active for seven days only, so download them during that window.