ATV Riding at Giza Pyramids: Quad bike, camel, and pyramid entry

Four hours on a quad bike and camel instead of walking the whole plateau on foot

A private day tour at Giza Pyramids combining ATV riding, camel trekking, and guided exploration of the Great Pyramid, Pyramid of Khafre, and the Sphinx. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a qualified Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, lunch at a local restaurant, and a 60-minute quad bike ride across the plateau are included. The guide is with you throughout, and the itinerary holds three major pyramids and the Sphinx inside a single afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Giza Pyramids1h
2. Great Pyramid of Giza20m
3. Pyramid of Khafre15m

Explore Giza Pyramids and activities

• Hotel pickup by tour guide
• Tour around Giza Pyramids site
• Panoramic view of pyramids
• Optional camel ride around desert
• Visit Great Pyramid of Khufu
• Visit Pyramid of Khafre
• Visit Pyramid of Menkaure
• See the Great Sphinx
• 60-minute ATV quad bike ride
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your guide picks you up from your hotel and drives you to the Giza Plateau, where the three main pyramids (the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure) stand as they have for nearly 4,300 years. The Great Pyramid is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. It contains around 1.3 million limestone blocks, each weighing between 2.5 and 15 tons. Your guide walks you through the site, explaining the history and construction of each pyramid, then you mount a camel for a ride around the desert landscape before heading to the quad bikes.

The 60-minute ATV ride takes you across the Giza Plateau at your own pace, covering ground that would take hours on foot. You pass the Sphinx (a 60-meter limestone sculpture with a face 4 meters wide, carved to face the rising sun), and circle back through the desert before returning to the vehicle. Lunch at a local restaurant breaks up the day, and bottled water is provided throughout.

The tour runs about four hours total. Which option you book determines whether the guide is included, which pyramid interiors you enter, and whether the camel ride and quad bike are part of your day. Check the options at checkout to confirm what is covered under your selection. Children from age 1 can join if accompanied by an adult, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels, though the quad bike ride is the most physically active part of the day.

What’s included

• A qualified Egyptologist guide in English or Spanish.
• round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entrance fees to the Giza Plateau and up to three pyramids (depending on your option).
• a 60-minute quad bike ride across the plateau.
• a camel ride around the pyramids.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• and bottled water throughout the day.

Options for this experience

4 options

Car and driver onlyGuide in English or Spanish · 12 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 14:00Car and driver only, excluding camel and quad bike fees, tour guide, and entry fees for Giza and car park. Pickup is included.

Car, driver and guide onlyGuide in English or Spanish · 13 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 14:00Car, driver and guide only, excluding camel, quad bike, one hour and Giza Pyramids ticket. Pickup is included.

Best seller: all inclusive 1Guide in English or Spanish · 17 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:00Car, driver and guide, plus 15-minute camel ride, 1-hour quad bike and Giza Plateau ticket. Excludes entry fees to the pyramids from inside. Pickup is included.

Best seller: all inclusive 2Guide in English or Spanish · 16 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 14:00Driver, guide, 15-minute camel ride, 1-hour quad bike, Giza Plateau ticket, plus a choice of Third Pyramid ticket, mixed grill lunch or Koshry. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Lasts 4h, runs every day, 18 start times, from US$ 13 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day18 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:00

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AgesAdult (5 to 80 years) · Child (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Hesham Egypt tour guide

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to cover the three main pyramids and the Sphinx in a single afternoon without renting your own vehicle or navigating the plateau on foot: the quad bike and camel rides replace hours of walking, and the guide handles all the history and logistics. If you prefer a slower pace or want to spend more time inside the pyramids, a standard walking tour may suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 4 years).

What is the Great Pyramid of Giza actually made of?

The Great Pyramid is built entirely of limestone blocks. It contains around 1.3 million of them, each weighing between 2.5 and 15 tons. Its square base covers 13 acres and its sides measure about 230 meters, with each side facing one of the four cardinal points precisely.

How long is the ATV ride on this tour?

The quad bike ride lasts 60 minutes and covers the Giza Plateau, passing the Sphinx and circling through the desert before you return to the vehicle.

Does the tour include a camel ride?

A camel ride around the Giza Pyramids desert is included on most options, though it depends on which package you select at checkout. Confirm your choice when booking.

What is the Sphinx and where does it face?

The Great Sphinx is a 60-meter limestone sculpture with a body 20 meters tall and a face 4 meters wide. It faces the rising sun and was so revered by ancient Egyptians that they built a temple in front of it.

Will I enter inside any of the pyramids?

Entrance to the pyramid interiors depends on your selected option: some packages include entry to three pyramids, others do not. Check your option details at checkout to see which pyramids are included in your booking.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off are included in most options. Confirm with your selected package at checkout.