Giza Pyramids Private Tour with Professional Photoshoot

A certified Egyptologist and professional photographer follow you through the pyramids, not the other way around.

A private full-day tour of Giza combines guided access to the Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with a professional photoshoot at the Nine Pyramids View. A certified Egyptologist leads you through each site while a photographer captures the moments, and hotel pickup is included in the booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Giza Pyramids4h
2. Great Sphinx of Giza30m
3. National Museum of Egyptian Civilization4h
4. Khan el-Khalili1h 30m

Explore Giza and Cairo highlights

• Visit Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure
• Photoshoot at Nine Pyramids View with camel ride
• Explore Valley Temple of Khafre
• See Great Sphinx of Giza
• Tour National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
• Visit Khan el Khalili and Mouiz Street market

The experience

Hotel pickup means you don't need to arrange transport to Giza. The guide meets you and takes you straight to the Pyramids of Giza Complex. A certified Egyptologist walks you through the tombs and temples, explaining the history of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure as you move between them. The Nine Pyramids View is where the professional photoshoot happens, with the ancient pyramids as your backdrop. A camel ride is available if you want it (at additional cost). You'll also enter the Valley Temple of Khafre to see the colossal statues and architecture that have survived thousands of years.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization holds the Royal Mummies and artifacts that anchor the story the pyramids tell. Khan el-Khalili, the old market in Cairo, closes out the day: a working bazaar where the pace and noise are nothing like the quiet of the temples. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of three other languages, so the history comes through in your own words.

The tour runs eight to twelve hours depending on how long you spend at each stop. Children from age one travel with you, and infants can use a specialized seat if needed. You return to your hotel at the end, with the professional photos in hand.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from your hotel.
• a private tour guide who is a certified Egyptologist.
• and a professional photoshoot at the Nine Pyramids View with the pyramids as your backdrop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (15 to 85 years) · Child (13 to 14 years) · Infant (1 to 12 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 25

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egypt Eye Travels

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup settles the transport question for anyone without a car or unfamiliar with Cairo's roads, so you start the day at your hotel instead of finding your way to Giza. The private guide and photographer mean the tour moves at your pace and the photos are yours alone, not shared with a group.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (13 to 14 years); Infant (1 to 12 years).

What exactly happens during the professional photoshoot at the Nine Pyramids View?

A professional photographer works with you at the Nine Pyramids View to capture images with the pyramids as the backdrop. The photoshoot is included in the tour. A camel ride to enhance the photos is optional and costs extra.

Does the tour include entry tickets to the pyramids and museums?

Entry tickets to the Giza Pyramids, Valley Temple, and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization are not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately.

What is the Valley Temple of Khafre, and how much time do you spend there?

The Valley Temple of Khafre is an ancient temple connected to the pyramid complex, built with colossal statues and architecture that dates back to Egypt's Old Kingdom. It's one of the stops on the itinerary where your guide explains its place in the pyramid complex.

How does hotel pickup work, and what if I'm staying outside central Cairo?

The tour includes pickup from your hotel. The guide meets you there and drives you to Giza. Pickup is available from hotels across Cairo and the surrounding area.

Is lunch included, and when do you eat during the day?

Lunch is not included in the tour. The itinerary includes stops at the pyramids, temples, museum and Khan el-Khalili market, but you'll need to arrange your own meal or purchase food during the day.