Giza Pyramids tour from Cairo: Private guide, camel ride & Sphinx

Stand in front of three pyramids and the Great Sphinx with a guide who knows what you're looking at

A private tour of the Giza Pyramids from Cairo with a professional Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned car pickup from your hotel, and a camel ride across the desert sands. The tour covers the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre with its valley temple, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and a close-up visit to the Great Sphinx. Choose your option at checkout: car and guide only, or all-inclusive with entrance fees, a 25-minute camel ride, lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant, and entry into the third pyramid or Queen's pyramid if you prefer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Giza Pyramids1h
2. Great Pyramid of Giza30m
3. Pyramid of Khafre30m
4. Pyramid of Menkaurepassing by
5. Great Sphinx of Giza30m

Visit Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

• Pick up from hotel lobby
• Drive to Giza Pyramids
• Explore pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure
• Visit Valley Temple of Khafre
• See the Great Sphinx up close
• Enjoy panoramic view and camel ride
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your Egyptologist guide meets you at your hotel lobby and drives you in a private air-conditioned car to the Giza Pyramids, about an hour from central Cairo. The tour moves through the three main pyramids: Khufu (the only surviving wonder of the ancient world), Khafre with its valley temple where royal mummification took place, and Menkaure, the smallest of the three but still remarkable for the granite outer layer quarried over 1,000 kilometers away from Aswan. At each stop, your guide explains the construction, the pharaohs they honor, and the details most visitors miss.

You'll spend 30 minutes at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking all six pyramids and the city of Giza: the best spot for photos and the place where the camel ride happens if you've chosen the all-inclusive option. The 25-minute ride takes you across the desert sands with views back toward the monuments. After that comes the Great Sphinx, the limestone guardian with a lion's body and the head of King Khafre, where your guide helps you frame the best shots.

The all-inclusive option adds entrance fees to the Giza plateau, a traditional Egyptian lunch at a quality restaurant, and the choice to enter either the third pyramid of Menkaure or the Queen's pyramid from inside: a special ticket your guide arranges. Bottled water is provided throughout. The full tour runs four to five hours including travel time, and it's your group alone in the car with the guide.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car with pickup from your hotel.
• professional Egyptologist guide speaking English.
• bottled water for each person.
• camel ride through the desert with panoramic views (all-inclusive options only).
• entrance fees to the Giza plateau (all-inclusive options only).
• traditional Egyptian lunch at a quality restaurant (all-inclusive options only).
• entry into either Menkaure's pyramid or the Queen's pyramid from inside (all-inclusive options with that choice only).

Options for this experience

4 options

Vehicle only, tickets not includedGuide in English · 12:00Car only, nothing more. No tickets. Pickup is included.

All-inclusive, with entry to the Queen's pyramidGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00All-inclusive, with entry inside the pyramid: entrance fees, camel ride, lunch inside the Queen's pyramid, a private guide and a private car. Does not include entry inside the third pyramid. Pickup is included.

All-inclusive, with entry inside the second pyramidGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00All-inclusive, with entry inside the second pyramid: entrance fees to the pyramids area, lunch at a restaurant, camel ride, entrance fee for the second pyramid, entry inside the Queen's pyramid. Pickup is included.

All-inclusive, plus the Great PyramidGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00All-inclusive plus the Great Pyramid: includes the Great Pyramid entrance fee. 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–5h, runs every day, 8 start times, from US$ 15 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by Ohh Egypt

Is this one for you?Book the car-and-guide option if you want to move at your own pace and skip the meal. Choose all-inclusive if you'd rather have the logistics settled: entrance, camel ride, and lunch are arranged, so the day holds together without stopping to organize anything along the way.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's inside the pyramids if I choose to go in?

The interior passages and chambers of Menkaure's pyramid or the Queen's pyramid are accessible with the all-inclusive option that includes the special entry ticket. Your guide will explain the layout and history as you move through them, though the spaces are narrow and require climbing in some sections.

Is the camel ride included, or do I pay extra?

The camel ride is included only on the all-inclusive options: a 25-minute ride from the panoramic viewpoint with views of the pyramids. If you book car and guide only, you can arrange a camel ride separately through your guide, who will assist.

What does the valley temple of Khafre actually show?

The valley temple of Khafre is where the pharaoh's body was received and prepared for mummification. Your Egyptologist guide walks you through the surviving structures (the diabase paving and limestone walls), and explains the ritual process that took place there over 4,500 years ago.

How much time do I spend at each pyramid?

The tour visits all three pyramids with time to walk around each one and hear the guide's explanation of its construction and history. The panoramic viewpoint gets 30 minutes for photos. Total tour time is four to five hours including the drive from your hotel and back.

Can I enter the Great Pyramid of Khufu?

Entry into the Great Pyramid requires a separate special ticket beyond the standard Giza plateau entrance. Your guide is happy to help arrange it if you want to go inside, though it is not included in any standard option.

What should I wear and bring?

Dress code is smart casual. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable walking shoes. You'll be on your feet exploring the sites. Bottled water is provided, and the car is air-conditioned for the drive.