Pyramid of Djoser (Step Pyramid) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Pyramid of Djoser (Step Pyramid). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara Tour

• Giza Pyramids and Sakkara Tour

• VIP All-Inclusive Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, Memphis & Inside Pyramid

• Half-Day Private Tour to Dahshur Pyramids, Memphis, & Saqqara

• All Inclusive: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, and Memphis

The Pyramid of Djoser is in the Saqqara (Sakkara) necropolis complex, for which admission tickets cost 450 Egyptian pounds per person. Accessing the South Entrance of the Step Pyramid costs 220 Egyptian pounds. Other tombs have separate charges. However, all-inclusive tickets are available for 900 Egyptian pounds per person.

The Pyramid of Djoser is known for being the first pyramid in history. It was built for the Pharaoh Djoser, who ruled during Egypt’s Third Dynasty. Like other pyramids, it served as his tomb. The Pyramid of Djoser has an unusual stepped design, leading to its nickname: the Step Pyramid.

Generally speaking, the best months weather-wise for visiting Egypt are roughly November to April, when temperatures are mild. However, this is also the high season, so you can expect higher prices and bigger crowds. If you can brave the intense heat while sightseeing outdoors, summer is a cost-effective option.

Yes, visiting the Pyramid of Djoser is worth it. Not only is the pyramid thousands of years old, but it also influenced later tomb designs. That said, you don’t have to be an Egyptologist to appreciate this mortuary complex, which tends to be far less crowded than the Pyramids of Giza.

Yes, you can go to the Pyramid of Djoser on your own. The Saqqara complex is less than an hour by car from Cairo, so heading there by taxi, rideshare, or private vehicle is possible. However, the easiest option is joining a tour that offers hotel pickup and drop-off.