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Rajeev_W, Jul 2026
Excellent in all aspects...
Excellent tour in all aspects. Pasant was a friendly and informative guide who is especially knowledgeable on Egyptian history. Tour vehicle was clean, in good order, and had excellent air conditioning. Highly recommended!
Dean_H, Jun 2026
10/10 - amazing tour!
Amazing tour! Got picked up from the hotel. The car was lovely and clean. Farha, the tour guide was great and was very knowledgeable - highly recommend.
Harpreet_S, Feb 2026
Best Giza Pyramids Tour
The car for pickup and dropoff was new and clean. The tour was private and engaging - explaining all details about how the pyramids even came about in the first place, and more specifically how to navigate them on site. Mohamed was the best guide! He brought our attention to a lot of nuanced stories and contexts that just wouldn't have been possible without a guide.
Evelyn_J, Feb 2026
Highly recommended
An excellent tour. Farha was a very interesting and knowledgeable guide. She answered all our questions and made the experience memorable. Everything about the tour went to plan - the pick up was spot on time, the car was clean and comfortable, the driver was competent and courteous. We would highly recommend this tour with this guide
Edo_A, Aug 2026
We had a fantastic tour...
We had a fantastic tour of the pyramids! Our guide Hussam was friendly, knowledgeable and made history come alive. He also helped us take great photos and make the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. Highly recommend.
Youssef_K, Aug 2026
We had a lovely day. Our...
We had a lovely day. Our guide Nada was punctual, informative, and very helpful, yet not intrusive. Highly recommended.
George_J, Aug 2026
Family of 6 so much fun!
We had a wonderful time, habibi! We learned so much and our guide was funny and knowledgeable. Our whole family had fun!
Jeffrey_H, Aug 2026
Okay for the Day
The access provided to the locations was good. The transportation was good but there were some issues with the original pickup. Everything was through WhatsApp and phone calls do not work on WhatsApp in Egypt. Our guide was anxious to get to a family activity and was on the phone a lot.
Jorge_C, Jul 2026
Did a tour with family...
Did a tour with family with our tour guide Yesmeen, and it was awesome. She very knowledgeable and explained
Chandler_L, Jul 2026
Look for all the options when you book this tour
It was a good experience, but the listing information on Viator is a bit misleading. The headline of all included, but once you book, make sure to go down and select the option. Our tour guide was ok. He is very knowledgeable and speak English very clearly. However, he is very pushy with the rating when he should have focus on his tour to get the rating he needs. Which is why we did not fewl comfortable to book next tour with him.
Walter_P, Jul 2026
First Class Experience
Our guide Essam was the best tour guide I have had in my life. Patient, with expert knowledge, he packed information into small bites so that we could understand and remember what he taught. His enthusiasm for the subject was infectious.
Our driver, too, Ayman, was great ( and fun!), pointing out the best spots to take photos. Very careful driver. We felt very safe.
Pedro_S, Jul 2026
Awesome tour
Bishoo was our tour guy, he was very friendly and very knowledgeable, we have a great experience in the pyramids of Giza and in the grand museum, I totally recommend this tour
Sphinx (Great Sphinx of Giza)
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An Egyptologist guide will help you understand the history of the Sphinx, as well as point out elements you might miss on your own.
Take your own water. Vendors sell beverages on-site, but they can be pricey.
Dress conservatively as a show of respect for Egyptian culture.
The sound and light show has an area designated for wheelchairs.
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Can tourists visit the Sphinx?
Yes, tourists can visit the Sphinx. It’s part of the Giza Pyramids complex outside Cairo: Many experts believe that the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Khafre, who built the second of the three major pyramids, created the Sphinx. Most people walk around the sculpture after seeing the pyramids and take trick photos.
Why should people visit the Great Sphinx?
The Great Sphinx, along with the pyramids it guards, is one of the world’s most iconic sights. It likely dates back more than 4,000 years and has inspired poems, dramas, riddles, and songs for centuries. It would be unusual to visit Cairo and not see this ancient, mysterious sculpture.
Is the Sphinx accessible?
Yes, the Sphinx is reasonably accessible. There’s a smooth path leading around the base of the sculpture. Most travelers who use wheelchairs hire drivers to transport them between different areas of the Giza Pyramids site, which is large, and make plans to use bathrooms at hotels with wheelchair-friendly facilities.
Are there restrooms near the Sphinx?
Yes, there are public restrooms about 800 feet (250 meters) from the Sphinx. However, like the other public bathrooms at the Giza Pyramids site, these are not accessible and can be dirty. Bring your own tissue paper, and don’t forget Egyptian pound coins to tip the attendant.
How should you dress to visit the Sphinx?
Like the rest of the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx is exposed, so sun protection is key. Wear a hat, sunscreen, loose clothes, and comfortable shoes. Female travelers will find the experience much easier if they comply with local dress norms, covering arms, legs, shoulders, cleavage, and belly.
How long does it take to see the Sphinx?
It takes a few minutes to walk around the Sphinx, but most people visit as part of a Giza Pyramids trip and spend one to four hours on site. There is also a panoramic viewpoint where you can take photos kissing the Sphinx or doing yoga Sphinx beside him.
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