Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Private Tour: Inside Pyramid & Camel Ride

Five hours standing at the foot of the Great Pyramids, then riding a camel across the Giza plateau toward the Sahara.

A private half-day tour from your Cairo hotel takes you to the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx with a qualified Egyptologist guide, camel ride, and entry fees included. Hotel pickup starts at 9:00 am. The tour visits the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus (the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), and includes a camel ride for views across the plateau. Entrance fees, local food, and hotel drop-off are part of the package. The All Inclusive option adds entry inside the Great Pyramid's burial chamber.

The experience

Your guide meets you in your hotel lobby at 9:00 am and drives you straight to Giza. You'll stand at the foot of the Great Pyramids (built for Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus over 4,500 years ago), and see the Great Sphinx guarding them. The pyramids of Cheops (also called the Great Pyramid of Giza) was constructed between 2560 BC over a 14 to 20-year period as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khofo, and it remains the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to stay largely intact. Your Egyptologist explains what you're looking at as you walk the site.

After the pyramids, you ride a camel across the Giza plateau at the edge of the Sahara Desert for views of more pyramids from a different angle. This is the moment most visitors come for: the vantage point that changes how the monuments look. The All Inclusive option includes entry inside the Great Pyramid's burial chamber itself, which the standard options do not. You choose at checkout whether that's worth the extra cost.

The tour wraps with local food included and hotel drop-off. Five hours total from pickup to return. A qualified Egyptologist guide speaks English, Spanish, or Arabic depending on which option you select, and the whole day is arranged: no separate bookings, no navigating the site on your own, no negotiating with drivers or vendors at the gate.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup at 9:00 am and drop-off after the tour.
• a qualified Egyptologist guide in your chosen language.
• camel ride across the Giza plateau (depending on your selected option).
• entrance fees to the Pyramids area and the Great Sphinx.
• local food.
• entry inside the Great Pyramid's burial chamber (All Inclusive option only).

Options for this experience

4 options

Guide only, with a carGuide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Car, driver and guide only: a private guide and car, with no lunch, no camel ride and no entrance fees. Pickup is included.

Guide, car and main entry ticketGuide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Guide, car and main entry ticket: includes a private car and guide plus the main entry ticket for the Giza area and Sphinx, excluding the camel ride and lunch. Pickup is included.

Car, guide, camel ride and light lunchGuide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00This option includes a car, guide, camel ride and light lunch, but excludes entry tickets. Pickup is included.

Private All InclusiveGuide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00All-inclusive option for your group only: car, guide, main entry fees, entry to the third pyramid, lunch, camel ride and bottled water. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Lasts 5h, runs every day, 8 start times, from US$ 19 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Arabic, 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 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 32

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Deluxe Tours Egypt

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx seen with an Egyptologist who explains what you're standing in front of, rather than navigating the site alone or joining a shared group. The private format and fixed 9:00 am start mean your hotel pickup is arranged and the day holds together without you building it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly is inside the Great Pyramid if I book the All Inclusive option?

The All Inclusive option includes entry to the burial chamber inside the Great Pyramid of Cheops itself. The standard options give you entry to the Pyramids area and the Sphinx, but not inside the pyramid. You choose which option suits your interests when you book.

Does the camel ride happen on every tour, or is it only with certain options?

The camel ride at the Giza Pyramids area is included depending on which tour option you choose at checkout. The "Car, Guide, Camel & Light Lunch" option includes it. Confirm the details of your selected option before finalizing your booking.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

Your guide meets you in your hotel lobby at 9:00 am, and the half-day tour runs five hours total. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange separate transport.

Is there an extra charge if my hotel is in New Cairo or near the airport?

A $10 per-person supplement applies if your hotel is in New Cairo, at the airport, or near the airport. This is added at checkout depending on your location.

What should I wear and bring for this tour?

Comfortable shoes are recommended because you'll be walking the pyramid site. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller if needed. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.