Pyramids of Giza tour: Great Pyramid, Khafre & Sphinx

The Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Sphinx in a single morning

A three-hour guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza takes you to the Great Pyramid of Khufu (the largest of the three and the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World), the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Sphinx. The tour includes a live guide in English, Spanish, French or Chinese; pickup from your hotel; air-conditioned transport; and lunch. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The pace suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit the Pyramids of Giza

• Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu
• Learn facts and stories inside the pyramid
• Take pictures with the Sphinx statue
• Visit the Pyramid of Khafre

The experience

Three hours covers the three monuments that define Giza. You start with the Great Pyramid of Khufu (the oldest and largest of the trio), where the guide shares the architectural details and the stories embedded in the structure itself. From there you move to the Pyramid of Khafre and then to the Sphinx, the limestone statue that has watched over the plateau for millennia. The air-conditioned vehicle handles the gaps between sites, so the morning stays focused on what you came to see instead of logistics.

A live guide in your chosen language (English, Spanish, French or Chinese) walks the sites with you and fills in the history as you stand in front of it. Lunch is included, which means you eat without breaking the rhythm of the day or hunting for a restaurant near the monuments. Pickup happens from your hotel, so if you're staying in Egypt without a car, the morning simply begins: no negotiating a taxi fare or finding the meeting point on your own.

What’s included

• A live guide in English, Spanish, French or Chinese.
• hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport to all three sites.
• lunch during the tour.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 08:00, from US$ 90 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Chinese, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and ChineseOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

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AgesAdult (18 to 39 years) · Senior (40 to 75 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

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

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Around the world tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Egypt without a car: pickup from your hotel means the morning starts on time and ends back where you sleep, with no transport to arrange or negotiate.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

What exactly is the Great Pyramid of Khufu?

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three Pyramids of Giza and the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. On the tour, the guide explains the architectural methods and the mysteries held within its walls, and you'll have time to photograph it and the Sphinx together.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs three hours total, including transport between the three sites, time at each pyramid and the Sphinx, and lunch.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, pickup is included. The driver collects you from your hotel and returns you there after lunch, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to the Pyramids of Giza.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is included in the tour. You eat during the visit without needing to find a restaurant or break away from the group.

Can I bring an infant on this tour?

Yes, infants are welcome. They're required to sit on an adult's lap during the drive and the tour itself.