Giza Pyramids & Sphinx half-day tour: Private car, lunch included

See all three pyramids and the Sphinx in one morning without the logistics

A private half-day tour of the Giza Plateau picks you up from your hotel and takes you to the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Mykerinos and the Great Sphinx of Giza with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, lunch and snacks included. The tour runs four hours and operates as a private vehicle with air conditioning, so the timing and pace stay yours alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Great Pyramid of Giza2h
2. Pyramid of Khafre30m
3. Great Sphinx of Giza30m

Explore Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

• Meet tour guide at hotel lobby
• Travel to Giza Plateau by private vehicle
• Visit Great Pyramid of Khufu
• Visit Pyramid of Khafre
• Visit Pyramid of Mykerinos
• See the Great Sphinx of Giza
• Enjoy camel ride or horse carriage
• Have local Egyptian lunch (Koshary)
• Receive snacks and drinks during tour

The experience

Your guide meets you in your hotel lobby and you depart in a private, air-conditioned car to the Giza Plateau. The tour begins at the Great Pyramid of Giza: the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, built by King Khufu around 2580–2560 B.C. from limestone blocks. Your guide explains the architectural significance and the scale: it remains the highest and largest pyramid in Egypt. From there you move to the Pyramid of Khafre, built by Khufu's son and standing about 134 meters high, notable for still retaining its original limestone casing at the top. Next is the Pyramid of Mykerinos, Khufu's grandson's monument and the smallest of the three, constructed from limestone and red granite and rising 65 meters.

While on the plateau you'll see the Great Sphinx of Giza, built by King Khafre as a guardian figure with a lion's body and human head to symbolize intelligence and power. Your guide walks you through the history and mystery surrounding one of the world's oldest and largest sculptures. At a set point in the tour, you have the option to ride a camel or horse carriage to view the pyramids from a different vantage. Snacks (water and juice) are provided throughout the morning.

Lunch is at a local Egyptian restaurant where you choose your main: beef, kofta or grilled chicken. The meal is included in the tour price, along with all entrance fees, taxes and services. If you need a guide in Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian or Chinese, that service carries an extra charge. English guiding is included at no additional cost. The private format means no group waits, no shared schedule beyond your own, and no negotiating transport or entry at each site.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and private air-conditioned transport.
• entrance fees to all sites on the Giza Plateau.
• an English-speaking expert guide (other languages available for an extra charge).
• lunch at a local restaurant with your choice of beef, kofta or grilled chicken.
• snacks including water and juice throughout the tour.
• and the option to ride a camel or horse carriage for views of the pyramids.

Options for this experience

2 options

CAR AND GUIDEGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 13:00Car: for 1 to 3 passengers, a BYD car, Nissan Sunny or similar; minivan: for 4 to 6 people. Pickup is included.

All inclusive tourGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 13:00Lunch: includes meals and snacks, car, van, H1, entrance fees and expert guide; all attraction entry fees are included. 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, 4 start times, from US$ 25 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 13:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see all three pyramids and the Sphinx in a single morning without coordinating entry times, transport or a restaurant reservation: the private car, fixed itinerary and included meals mean the day stays on track without extra planning on your part.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How long does the Giza Pyramids tour take?

The tour runs four hours total, including hotel pickup, all three pyramids, the Sphinx, lunch and snacks.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned car, entrance fees to the Giza Plateau, an English-speaking guide, lunch at a local restaurant with your choice of beef, kofta or grilled chicken, and snacks (water and juice) throughout the morning are all included.

Can I ride a camel or horse carriage to see the pyramids?

Yes, your tour includes the option to ride a camel or horse carriage during the visit to get a different view of the pyramids together.

Is the Great Pyramid of Giza the tallest pyramid in Egypt?

Yes, the Great Pyramid of Giza, built by King Khufu, is the highest and largest pyramid in Egypt and remains one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

What makes the Pyramid of Khafre unique among the three?

The Pyramid of Khafre, built by King Khufu's son, is the only one of the three that still retains its original limestone casing at the top, making it visibly distinct from the others.