Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Cairo, Egypt
+35
- 8 to 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Cairo’s very best on a private, full-day tour that takes in ancient sites, artifacts. Ride a camel through the sand beside the soaring pyramids at Giza and go toe-to-toe with the enigmatic Sphinx. Pause for lunch before visiting the Egyptian Museum and explore the stunning collection of artifacts, mummies and royal treasures with your guide. Then continue to the Khan el Khalili bazaar to browse vibrant displays of fabrics, handicrafts, and antiques.
- Private, full-day tour of Cairo's essential destinations
- Explore ancient sites and the Egyptian museum with an experienced guide
- Learn about Egypt's history and culture
- Enjoy the personalized experience of a private tour
What's Included
- Lunch at a good quality restaurant
- 30 minutes camel ride around Giza pyramids (if option selected)
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesUS$46,00 per person
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
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Start time.08:00
Itinerary
One of the best ways to see Egypts pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and the bazaar is by booking this tour, where your guide and driver will take care of all the logistics, so you don’t need to worry about anything.
Your Egyptologist guide will collect you from your Cairo hotel to keep things running smoothly. Then you’ll make your way to three places over the course of the day.
Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar- one of the biggest in Cairo, and finally the Museum of Egyptian Antiques. Your guide will tell you much more than any guidebook could.
Lunch is also provided to keep you fueled up during the day.
Your Egyptologist guide will collect you from your Cairo hotel to keep things running smoothly. Then you’ll make your way to three places over the course of the day.
Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar- one of the biggest in Cairo, and finally the Museum of Egyptian Antiques. Your guide will tell you much more than any guidebook could.
Lunch is also provided to keep you fueled up during the day.
1
The Pyramids Of Giza
3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Gran Museu Egipci
3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Stroller accessible
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Infant meals not included
- Dress code is smart casual
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please note that pickup from Cairo airport or from locations outside range requires extra charge
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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This tour is not a private tour of the pyramids and the grand Egyptian Museum. While these stops are included, they are merely a segway from the actual purpose of the tour which is to whisk you away from the pyramids into the gritty underworld of egyptian scammers disguised s a tour guide and her merry band of government employed shopkeeper scammers. We tried to shift the details of our tour to include Coptic Cairo drive by, but we were told we "Had No time". Yet we were delivered to a perfume and fragrance shop, which conveniently "mixed up" or orders so as not to include certain, more costly oils, and replace, while out of eyesight, with cheap baby oil. Then, on to the papyrus factory, run by more government employees, selling painting, then of course, you can't leave out the jewelry and trinkets shop selling only Egyptian made and authentic souvenirs. What a scam! Viator should drop this immediately.
Amazing private experience
Zeinab is the best tour guide
very experienced and authentic.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our tour with Fatima was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip to Egypt and an experience my wife and I will never forget!
From the very beginning, everything was seamless. We were picked up right on time and spent an incredible day exploring the Pyramids, enjoying a camel ride, and visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum. Since the tour was private and just the two of us, Fatima made the entire experience feel personal, relaxed, and incredibly special.
Fatima also took us to some unique local shops where we learned how traditional papyrus paintings are made and had a fascinating presentation about Egyptian oils. We enjoyed the experience so much that we ended up purchasing some oils to take home with us.
Lunch was at a buffet restaurant, and the food was absolutely delicious with plenty of great options.
One thing that really sets Fatima apart is her incredible talent for taking photos and videos. She knows exactly how to use an iPhone to capture amazing angles and moments. Some of the photos she took of us at the Pyramids are so incredible that we plan on having them printed and framed!
Beyond being extremely knowledgeable and experienced, Fatima was warm, personable, attentive, and has a fantastic sense of humour. We shared plenty of laughs throughout the day, which made the experience even more enjoyable. She genuinely cared about making our day memorable, never made us feel rushed, and made sure we enjoyed every part of the experience.
We honestly could not have asked for a better tour. Everything exceeded our expectations from beginning to end. If you are visiting Cairo and want an unforgettable experience, Fatima is the gold standard for Egyptian tour guides. We would recommend her without hesitation. 10/10!
One important tip completely unrelated to Fatima: Do not bring Meta smart glasses/sunglasses on these tours. They are strictly forbidden at the attractions, so it is best to leave them at your hotel rather than risk having an issue when entering.
I booked the service in Portuguese and confirmed this information via chat; however, they assigned us a good guide, but who spoke Spanish (meaning I was misled by the company). Furthermore, they took us to shops of their choosing that were not on the itinerary, coercing us into buying products at MUCH higher-than-market prices, and worse, wasting time that we should have spent exploring more of the Museum. I paid to experience the attractions, not to be taken on shopping stops. And lastly, they made us pay for the driver's admission ticket, which was not included in the contract. Resume: Good staff, not trust company.
Highly recommend Manar Atwa! She provided an exceptionally educational tour of the Giza Pyramids and the new museum. Her knowledge of Egyptian history is fantastic, and she made navigating both sites smooth and informative. A wonderful guide who really enhanced my entire experience!
Our tour guide Manar was wonderful! We learned so much and had a great time exploring the new Egyptian museum. Would recommend to anyone visiting Cairo!
We paid for a private tour that was more expensive than the others, and had great reviews, to make sure our experience in egypt was memorable. We have travelled 60+ countries, and this is a country we have been dreaming to visit since we were both kids. The guide was awful, his name is nour zaki. If you get assigned to him, make sure you ask to change before the tour !! Very rude, rushed us between monuments, and stepped infront of us when we were trying to take pictures. He was insistent in trying to convince us not to go inside the pyramids, so that he wouldn't wait outside. Spoke really quickly, and in a difficult to understand english. I asked a question about the pyramids, and he told me : I already told you that. Desagreable and disrespectful, he looked like he didnt want to be there. While driving, never explained the city either, completely ignored us, and was speaking on the phone all the way along, which was hours. Maybe the agency is good, but do make sure to ask before the day who is your guide. If its him, ask immediately to change, as he will spoil your experience and souvenir of egypt.
This was an amazing opportunity to travel to see the great sites of Giza. Our guide and driver were prompt, efficient and friendly. My grateful thanks to them both
This is a great day exploring the pyramids and museum. Our guide Manar Atwa was superb so friendly and knowledgeable. She took care of everything in a very professional way. Highly recommended.
Michael was excellent, very knowledgeable super patient. He took care of everything and was such a joy.
Guide was excellent and informative the pick up at my Hotel was seamless and the guide was in front of my hotels door which I cannot stress is so important to tourists in a different country that do not know the surroundings so I give high praise for the guides consideration
Private solo tour was fantastic, Michael my tour guide was brilliant and knowledgeable, strongly recommend booking this tour.
Zenab and the driver was absolutely amazing! Very accommodating and full of so much knowledge of Cairo. Went over and beyond to meet any of our request and gave great recommendations.
Truly recommend her and her team.
The guide and driver were amazing and so informative. Everything I did was wonderful and seamless. They really knew the best way to go and how todo things with no inconvenience
Excellent service . Very professional and punctual team . Knowledgeable and friendly tour guide for this tour. Gave us a perfect tour of the pyramids . Could not gave been better . Hagar was excellent in suggesting what to do n not to do during the day tour .An excellent photographer as well she turned out to be.
I couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Mimo! He studied Egyptology for years, and is so knowledgeable about history, architecture, tradition, and culture of Egypt - from ancient civilizations to modern day. He was communicative, prompt, and gave very clear instructions, and was very transparent about what was and wasn’t included in the tour, which made it easy to navigate the many different stops. Between the pyramids and lunch, there were many stops at local businesses you could make to learn about papyrus making, kartoush jewelry, spices, Egyptian cotton products, and essential oils and perfumes. At no point did it feel like a tourist trap nor was I pressured to make a purchase. Though I did end up with some excellent souvenirs and gifts for family and friends. I hope anyone interested in coming to Cairo makes a point to book a tour with Mimo! Our driver Emad was also prompt, professional, and kept my belongings safe while I toured the various stops.
Zenab was an excellent tour guide to meet our needs at our pace. Her knowledge of the Pyramids and the Amazing museum enriched our experience.
Smooth travel & nice hospitality with experienced guide. The entire trip was well thought out one.
Gr8 experience
This was our first time To Egypt and this experience made us feel so safe which was a top priority. The private car, an amazing guide named Michael!, knowledge and flexible with our time. Every moment was thought out and we had an amazing time! We went to the pyramids and I’m so glad we had the choice to enter the pyramids or not before tickets were bought. We then went to both the oils and papyrus store, lunch was truly incredible (mind you we are picky New Yorkers), and the grand Egyptian museum - we learned with our guide and received personal time to roam. Truly an amazing experience! I highly recommend it!
We had a great experience. Zeinab was a very knowledgeable guide and she made our trip special. She let us proceed at our own pace and we never felt rushed. Ashraf the driver was a perfect gentleman and made us feel safe
The tour is truly amazing! My guide was Saso and she was absolutely great in guiding me through the Giza plateu and then the GEM. I had an amazing time and would highly reccommend it to anyone.
Pick up and drop off were spot on thanks to the driver Peter. Car was comfortable with A/C.
We had a fabulous tour with Zena.. She has 26+ years of experience as a professional tour guide and it showed. Very knowledgeanke and client-focused. Highly recommend her.
Everyone was so nice and accommodating to our every need. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting.
Would recommend the excursion - Hagar is an excellent tour guide, with excellent English and a degree in Egyptology. She has made the tour of the Gaza pyramids and the GEM super informative and interesting. Buffet lunch was good with plenty of choices. We arrived a bit early which was good in hindsight as it got busy later. I only chose to visit 2 shops - essential oils and jewellery. Would recommend the oils shop - very pleasant detour with ladies there very pleasant and a perfect place for a refreshments. I was impressed with various pure oils so bought some. In the jewellery shop it was not my thing - I didn't buy anything and that was fine too. The driver was very helpful and on the way back we stopped in the District of art galleries, recommended to me.
Amazing tour planned with excellent guide Michael
He was professional well versed and like a brother too.
Moshi was attentive, knowledgeable, very personable and helped my 80 year old mom ever step of our tour. She answered all our questions and provided us with great information. She made our first day and time in Cairo great. Also she helped us book another tour. She was wonderful!
I did not give the 5 stars because the tour description said pyramids and museum. However we ended up visiting a spice, papyrus, and essence/perfumes shops where we were sold using very persuasive tactics very expensive and over priced products. I would recommend to disclose these stops to give the customer the choice. Being a person that feels the pressure to buy after tasting products and listening to lengthy explanations; we ended up spending a lot more than we planned on things that are not necessarily and as I said highly overpriced.
That being said, I highly recommend the tour and sweet Moshi.
Our tour guide and driver were both professional and accommodating. The Pyramids and Sphinx were awe inspiring and the camel ride was truly a once and a life event. I loved the stop to learn about Egypt culture and industries such as Parfums, essential oils and jewelry making specific to Egypt. When I travel, I embrace the attributes of the particular culture that I am
Visiting and never project my United States experience onto my travel experiences. Each citizen of the world is unique and different. These differences spark my curiosity and desire to see more and learn more. Thank you to my tour company for providing such opportunity. God Bless, Caroline, Norris, Angelina, Joseph, Taylor and Chase.
Our guide Zeneb was lovely. She and our driver picked us up at our hotel and she gave excellent proactive communication. As we drove to the pyramids, she told us about modern day Cairo and pointed out points of interest along the way. We were still quite jet lagged so Zeneb gave us an easy pace. She gave us interesting facts about the pyramids and the sphinx, made sure we felt no pressure to purchase anything from the shops we visited, and even gave us a small gift. She also was very knowledgeable about the museum. She even offered to help us if we needed anything through out the rest of our travels. It was a delightful overview.
The guide was very nice. He told us the necessary facts and gave us a tour to the pyramids and the museum. However, it felt sometimes there was a lack of energy or passion. We did not go up close to the Sfinx and did not spend a lot of time at the pyramids. In the museum, he did not join us in every room and gave us one hour or free time while he was in the coffee shop. So we had to listen to other guided explaining to their groups. After the pyramids, we were taken by the guide from one tourist trap to another; “ real aromatherapy” and the “only real papyrus institute” (while all buildings say it) - all set-up to get money from tourists. You get some info and afterwards you are basically being forced to buy something for a high price. This felt forced, not like we gained an experience but like we lost money. The tour was better then the arranged one from our hotel so I would recommend but just prepare this is the situation over there in Caïro as it is very tourist focused.
The tour was excellent! I couldn’t have asked for a better tour. Islam was our guide and he was super knowledgeable and kind. He took us to an amazing perfume/oil store and I wish I would have purchased more. My husband is getting so many compliments.
The pyramids were amazing and Islam took the best pictures. Would definitely book again
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