Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum tour

The Great Pyramid and 100,000 artifacts in a single afternoon

A private tour of Giza's pyramids and the Great Sphinx, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum with over 100,000 artifacts including King Tutankhamun's full collection displayed together for the first time. An Egyptologist guide leads the route. Entry fees, lunch (on the all-inclusive option), bottled water, air-conditioned vehicle and pickup are included. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Giza Pyramids3h · entry included
2. Great Sphinx of Giza30m · entry included

Visit Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum

• See Great Pyramid of Khufu
• Explore Pyramid of Khafre
• View Pyramid of Menkaure
• Visit the Great Sphinx
• Tour Grand Egyptian Museum
• See Tutankhamun’s collection

The experience

You'll stand in front of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, built over 4,500 years ago. The tour takes you through the three major pyramids: Khufu's, Khafre's (which appears taller from its elevated position), and Menkaure's, and to the Great Sphinx, the limestone guardian with a lion's body and a pharaoh's head that has watched over the plateau since around 2500 BCE. An Egyptologist guide walks the site with you, explaining the scale and the history as you move between them. The pyramids sit close to the Grand Egyptian Museum, so the transition between ancient stone and modern galleries happens without the usual travel time that eats into a Cairo day.

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a 21st-century structure built right next to the pyramids, and it houses over 100,000 artifacts. The centerpiece is King Tutankhamun's collection, displayed together for the first time, along with a colossal statue of Ramses II, advanced conservation labs visible to visitors, and galleries that move through Egypt's history from prehistoric times through the Greco-Roman era. The contrast between the outdoor monuments and the climate-controlled, technologically designed museum spaces is part of what the tour offers: ancient history in sunlight, then the same civilization's treasures arranged indoors with room to stand and look.

The tour is private, meaning the guide and vehicle are yours alone. Pickup is included from your hotel; bottled water travels with you; entry fees to both sites are covered if you book the all-inclusive option or the car-plus-guide-plus-entry package. Lunch is part of the all-inclusive tier. The air-conditioned vehicle matters in Giza's heat, and the guide's expertise (they are an Egyptologist) shapes what you see into context instead of just monuments. The day runs 7 to 8 hours, which leaves room for the remaining time allocated for what the operator calls "time travel," meaning space to absorb the sites without rushing.

What’s included

• Private Egyptologist guide in English or Spanish.
• entry fees to the pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum (all-inclusive and car-plus-guide-plus-entry options only).
• lunch (all-inclusive option only).
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup.

Options for this experience

3 options

Car and guide onlyGuide in English or Spanish · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00Entry fees and lunch are not included. You need to book your tickets for the Grand Egyptian Museum online; you can choose a time slot from 8:30 to 11:00 (you can visit the museum at any time). Pickup is included.

Car, guide and entry feesGuide in English or Spanish · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00Lunch excluded. Pickup is included.

Top VIP all inclusiveGuide in English or Spanish · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00All inclusive: car, guide, entry fees and lunch. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Infant (under 3)

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 25

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Mego Tours

Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you want everything arranged (entry, transport, guide and a meal), so the day holds together without stops to sort logistics. Choose car plus guide plus entry if you prefer to eat on your own schedule. The basic car-plus-guide option suits travelers who want the private guide and vehicle but plan to buy entry tickets separately or skip one of the sites.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (under 3).

What are the three main pyramids I'll see on this tour?

The Great Pyramid of Khufu (the largest and the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World), the Pyramid of Khafre (which appears taller because of its elevated location), and the Pyramid of Menkaure (the smallest of the three). The Great Sphinx stands near them, a limestone statue with a lion's body and a pharaoh's head built around 2500 BCE.

Is entry to both the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum included?

Entry fees are included if you select either the all-inclusive option or the car-plus-guide-plus-entry package. The basic car-plus-guide option does not include entry fees, so you would pay them separately at each site.

What is the Tutankhamun collection at the Grand Egyptian Museum?

King Tutankhamun's full collection is displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum for the first time all together in one place. The museum holds over 100,000 artifacts total, along with a colossal Ramses II statue and galleries covering Egypt's history from prehistoric times through the Greco-Roman period.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is included only if you book the all-inclusive option. The other two options (car plus guide plus entry, or car plus guide only) do not include a meal, though bottled water is provided on all options.

How long is the tour, and will I have time to actually look at things?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours total. The operator allocates time for what they call "time travel," meaning space built into the schedule so you can stand and absorb the sites instead of moving constantly between them.