Giza Pyramids Private Photoshoot: 2 Hours with Photographer

A photographer shoots while you pose, not the other way around.

A private 2-hour photoshoot at Giza's pyramids pairs you with a dedicated photographer who frames the shots while you focus on posing. The session covers the Panorama View where all nine pyramids line up in one frame, plus multiple shots at the Great Sphinx with the pyramid backdrop. A camel ride is included in the private option. Pickup and drop-off run from El Haram Street or Tahrir Square, and you receive 70 to 100 edited photos afterward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private photoshoot at Giza pyramids

• Visit panorama view of all 9 pyramids
• Take photos with camels and optional horse
• Photograph the Sphinx with Great Pyramid background

The experience

You're not sightseeing. You're the subject. A photographer meets you at pickup and spends the full two hours finding angles, adjusting light and directing you through poses at Giza's most photogenic spots. The session starts at the Panorama View, where all nine pyramids align in a single line. From there you move to the Great Sphinx for several shots with the pyramid rising behind you. If you book the private option with camel, you'll ride across the plateau while the photographer captures movement and scale. The camel becomes part of the frame, not a distraction from it.

The photographer handles the technical work. You handle the posing. You get 70 to 100 edited images delivered after the session, so the shots are polished, not raw. A private vehicle with air conditioning picks you up from El Haram Street or Tahrir Square and brings you back when the two hours are done. Bottled water is included. If you want to add a jumping horse for an extra dynamic shot, that's available as an optional add-on at checkout.

What’s included

• Private photographer for the full 2 hours.
• camel ride at the Panorama View (in the private option).
• 70 to 100 edited photos.
• pickup and drop-off from El Haram Street or Tahrir Square.
• private vehicle with air conditioning.
• bottled water.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private option without camel and horseUp to 22 per booking · Guide in English or Arabic · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Pickup is included: private car, a bottle of water, a private photographer, 2 hours. Pickup is included.

Private photoshoot with a camelUp to 22 per booking · Guide in English or Arabic · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Optional add-on: you can ask about jumping horse photos if you want to add them. Pickup is included: private car and photographer for 2 hours, camel ride with the best photos, with 9 pyramids. Bottle of water. Pickup is included.

Customizable photoshoot at any placeUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or Arabic · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Flying dress at rooftop: ask about a flying dress at rooftop with a pyramids view. Customizable: you can ask about what you would like to do. Photoshoot at any place in Giza, Cairo, Fayoum or Siwa. 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 day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (5 to 14 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 15

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kemet Tours

Is this one for you?Book the Customizable option if you have specific pyramid angles or locations in mind; the Private with Camel works best for couples and families who want the animal as part of the composition; choose Private without Camel if you prefer the pyramids and Sphinx as your only subjects.

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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 (5 to 14 years); Infant (under 5): free.

Can I choose which spots we photograph at, or is the itinerary set?

The Customizable option lets you pick any location on the Giza plateau you want to shoot. The photographer will work with your preferences instead of following a fixed route.

What happens if I want photos with the camel but not the full private session?

The Private Photoshoot & Camel option includes the camel ride integrated into your two-hour session at the Panorama View and Sphinx. The photographer captures you both in motion and posed shots.

How many edited photos do I actually receive?

You get 70 to 100 edited images from your session, delivered after the shoot is complete.

Does the two hours include travel time to the pyramids, or is that extra?

The two-hour session runs on the Giza plateau itself. Pickup and drop-off from central Cairo happen outside that window, so your shooting time stays uninterrupted.

What's the difference between the private session and the one without the camel?

The Private without Camel & Horse option gives you the same two-hour photoshoot and edited images but skips the camel ride. You'll still visit the Panorama View and Sphinx, just without the animal in the frame.