Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Full Tour inside pyramids & tomb
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Cairo, Egypt
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Visiting Egypt’s millennia-old pyramids is a must when in Cairo, but getting to Giza—and making sense of what you see—can be a challenge for first-time visitors. Take the stress out of planning on this half-day private tour, which lets you customize your day. Upgrade to step inside the Great Pyramid of Marsa Ankh tomb, add on a camel ride, or even take in sights in Saqqara.
- Learn about ancient Egypt's society and belief system from your Egyptologist guide
- Ride comfortably between locations by air-conditioned vehicle, and avoid the hassle of booking taxis
- Option to add lunch, entry inside pyramids and tombs, and a Saqqara trip for added flexibility
- Private tours ensure a personalized experience, adapted to your tastes and schedule
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Egyptologist tour guide
- LunchAuthentic Egyptian lunch if you book all inclusive option
- Bottled water
- Entry to third Giza pyramid if you book the all-inclusive and inside third pyramid option
- Entrance fees for Giza area, if you book all inclusive option
- camel ride for 30 minutes, if you book all inclusive option
- Inside Marsa Ankh tomb of you book the full experience option
- Entry to the great pyramid of you book full experience option
- Tipping
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
The guide will be waiting for you at The lobby
Itinerary
1
The Pyramids Of Giza
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Pyramid of Khafre
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Pyramid of Menkaure
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Great Sphinx
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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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Reviews
5.0
based on 598 reviews
maissa_z, Apr 2026
We had an amazing pyramid tour guided by Nada Yassin, and it truly exceeded our expectations. Nada was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and engaging throughout the entire visit. She explained the history in a way that was both informative and easy to follow, making the experience even more memorable.
I highly recommend Nada Yassin to anyone looking for a well-organized and enriching pyramid experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear valued customer, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, we are so happy to hear that you had good time with us and hope to see you again. Haisam Salama A1 Egypt tours
Tomasz_M, Apr 2026
I believe your experience will highly depend on the guide. I observed motivated and demotivated guides while visited the pyramids. The motivated guides knew and shared some interesting stories besides pure historical facts, knew great places for picture taking and generally seemed engaged and treated the guided trip a fun. Demotivated were just ticking the boxes. Rasha, our guide sits somwhere in the middle. Definitely knowledgeable but very factual and dry. No stories, no extra background, we felt like a school history lesson. Average English, sometimes not easy to follow. . . Not really into pictures (and teenage visitors need to feed their Insta). We spent 45 min driving to lunch (waste of precious time) followed by a typical tourist diversion to visit overpriced shops with opils and papyrus (avoid these unless you do want to buy sth. and you do not have time to do on your own). I would not select this tour again, gave it 3 stars since I understand the guides need an income and my guess is a large portion of what we pay lands in intermediaries (tickets were included in the price). However the guides, drivers expect the tip anyway and keep in mind they effectively work 6-8 months due to high temperatures in summer.
Some advise: go as early as possible, start either from Spinx to have pictures without crowds or go to the Great Pyramid if you have an inside visit. The lines for the latter may reach 1h wait time outside (in the open sun) and it’s very narrow, humid inside with ppl going up/down both directions through tunnels 60-80 cm wide. Also find your time to just walk around and enjoy, park the guide somewhere because there’s constant pressure to move (to go and visit the overpriced shops since the guide needs that commission as well)…
However the experience of visiting the piramids is simply unforgettable.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and honest review of your experience. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve the quality of our tours.
We’re glad to hear that visiting the Giza Pyramids was ultimately an unforgettable experience for you — it’s truly one of the most remarkable sites in the world. At the same time, we’re sorry that parts of the tour did not meet your expectations.
Regarding your guide, Rasha, we appreciate your balanced comments. While we’re pleased that you found her knowledgeable, we understand that the delivery style did not feel as engaging or interactive as you had hoped. We will certainly share your feedback with her to help enhance the storytelling aspect and overall guest engagement.
We also regret that the lunch location and shopping stops felt like a poor use of your time. Please note that these stops are optional, and we never require our guests to make any purchases. That said, we understand your concern and will work on ensuring our guides communicate this more clearly and remain flexible based on guests’ preferences.
Your comments about pacing, photo opportunities, and overall experience are very valuable, and we will take them into consideration to improve how our tours are conducted.
Thank you again for your constructive feedback and helpful tips for future travelers. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide you with a more personalized and enjoyable experience.
Best regards
Haisam Salama
A1 Egypt tours
Caitlin_C, Apr 2026
We had the absolute best day exploring the pyramids on a private tour with Ghada! She was amazing organizing everything, her level of knowledge unbelievable and I honestly don’t think we could’ve been in better hands. Her passion and love for history and her culture shined through in every aspect and that made our experience even more special! Shout out to our driver Mr Islam too!!! Thanks again and will definitely recommend to anyone I know that plans to visit!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Jason_I, Apr 2026
Really happy with the tour! Mayo my tour guide is really knowledgeable and fun. He makes sure to take care of you
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear valued customer, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, we are so happy to hear that you had good time with us and hope to see you again. Haisam Salama A1 Egypt tours
Kate_H, Apr 2026
Fantastic trip with excellent guide Hossam, who looked after us well and gave clear explanations. He contacted us the day beforehand with pick up details and glad we took his advice to depart at 8am as we were ahead of the large tour parties. Made for a really enjoyable time with no queues. Fab lunch too at a clean restaurant.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear valued customer, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, we are so happy to hear that you had good time with us and hope to see you again. Haisam Salama A1 Egypt tours
Aristo_S, Mar 2026
The tour guide and driver are very kind and polite. They came on time with a very clean car. Our guide (Rasha) is very patient in helping us with our infant. It is a great experience overall. I do hope the best for Egyptian in this tough time. God bless Egyptian.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear valued customer, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, we are so happy to hear that you had good time with us and hope to see you again. Haisam Salama A1 Egypt tours
Jorge_P, Mar 2026
Our experience was absolutely incredible! Our guide Rania was very sweet and caring. She made us feel as if it was a personal friend showing us the area. She explained the sites very well, never rushed us and took plenty of photos including fun creative poses that turned out great! She answered any questions we had and the people that interacted with her spoke very highly of her. Our driver Moustafa was also wonderful. He was kind, engaging, and always had a smile. He was very accommodating and answered questions in the car along the way and even made impromptu stops for us at local shops we had previously visited and wanted to return to. Overall these two made for one unforgettable, special experience of a lifetime.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear valued customer, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, we are so happy to hear that you had good time with us and hope to see you again. Haisam Salama A1 Egypt tours
Neal_N, Mar 2026
If you go to Cairo, you can’t miss the pyramids. And if you want to see the pyramids , call Mo. We were very fortunate to have him for two days and he guided us effortlessly through the sights and sounds of Cairo with incredible narratives and history throughout the 1000’s of years. On top of that, he was just plain fun to be with and made our trip unforgettable
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear valued customer, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, we are so happy to hear that you had good time with us and hope to see you again. Haisam Salama A1 Egypt tours
eureka_d, Feb 2026
We had such a great time with our dear guide Mohamed during our visit to the Giza Pyramid Complex. He was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us understand so much more about the history and significance of the pyramids, especially the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza.
He explained everything in a clear and engaging way, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. What we appreciated most was how he made sure we had the best experience possible — including taking us to the perfect spots for amazing photos with the pyramids in the background!
Thanks to him, our visit was unforgettable. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Giza!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
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Greenaway_g, Feb 2026
It was a lovely car. Pleasant driver and tour guide. For the money fantastc. As I am disabled we were allowed to take the car into it was easier for. Me.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear valued customer, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, we are so happy to hear that you had good time with us and hope to see you again. Haisam Salama A1 Egypt tours
Andrea_K, Feb 2026
Lovely day and great guide (Medhat)! He was very knowledgeable about the area, history and logistics. Responsive to our questions, messages and needs. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear valued customer, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, we are so happy to hear that you had good time with us and hope to see you again. Haisam Salama A1 Egypt tours
Iraemis_M, Feb 2026
We had the best experience during this tour. Our tour guide, Mo, was the best guide we had during our trip in Egypt. He was very friendly, professional, knowledgeable and patient. He also took the best pictures of us! The driver, Moro, was also very attentive and nice. Overall an amazing experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear valued customer, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, we are so happy to hear that you had good time with us and hope to see you again. Haisam Salama A1 Egypt tours
Paul_C, Jan 2026
Fantastic day with Nada and Bassim . Very knowledgeable and so friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The whole day was a fantastic experience
Response from Host, Jan 2026
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Arindam_M, Jan 2026
Our tour guide Medhat was very good. He was exactly the kind of guide we needed. He was kind and respectful to our needs. He was providing the tour in the right kind of pace. You get the best views by following his directions. We highly recommend him.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
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abier_a, Jan 2026
Wonderful experience. Pls ask for Nada as your Egyptologist. She was amazing. Very learned about ancient Egyptian history. I learned so much from her. She was incredible.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear valued customer, thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, we are so happy to hear that you had good time with us and hope to see you again. Haisam Salama A1 Egypt tours
Sarah_C, Dec 2025
Good communication, my guide Rania was helpful and gave me plenty of time to take photos. The highlight for me was the Marsa Ankh tomb. Going inside the great pyramid is quite a squeeze, so probably not suitable for anyone who is claustrophobic, but quite an experience in itself (and be prepared to queue). Overall a good first day activity to get acquainted with the key sights at Giza.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
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Vignesh_G, Dec 2025
I don't recommend this tour. We had a bad experience with the Guide. She spoke more regarding selling stuffs than explaining the place and history. Literally we need to keep asking to say something about the place. We can see all other guides around us explain something but our guide is silent most of the times.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Vignesh
,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the guiding service. Providing informative, engaging, and enjoyable tours is very important to us, and we regret that you felt more focus was placed on shopping rather than history and sightseeing.
We have addressed this with the guide to ensure that future guests receive a more balanced and educational experience. Your comments are extremely valuable, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
If you are willing, we would love the opportunity to welcome you again and offer you a better experience that reflects the high standards we aim for. Please feel free to contact us directly so we can assist you personally.
Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing to tour with us.
Warm regards,
Haisam
Lina_D, Dec 2025
We had a great time on our tour with Fatima. She showed us everything we wanted to see and was really efficient because we were in a time crunch. She explained things very well and was very energetic. We were a family of 6 with my kids including my one year old and my parents in law. We got to ride camels, go inside the pyramid (which didn’t take long but was really tiring), and see the sphynix. We went into the tomb with the hieroglyphics. Honestly, I’ve been to a lot of tours and I would give this one a 10 out of 10.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
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Andrew_B, Dec 2025
“Professional” would be the best way to describe this tour with Essra. She arrived early, advised me on how to navigate the hawkers, and was able to dynamically adapt the tour to my preferences and provisions. Beyond this, she was very knowledgeable about Egyptian history, and was able to answer all of the questions I had; her knowledge seemed far deeper and genuine than what many other guides have said to me. At no point did she try to sell anything, and even advised on tours I had booked with other agencies. She also knew all of the best photo opportunities for each site.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
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PatrickJose_P, Dec 2025
Great tour of the pyramids! Thank you to Rasha for being such a great guide. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I was drenched in sweat after going inside the great pyramid, and Rasha was so concerned she helped me buy a tshirt in the shop before proceeding in our tour. Thank you also for keeping us comfortable and safe, especially for my old mother who has knee problems; we appreciate the assistance you gave us every step of the way, especially that the roads can be uneven. Rasha also helped get a good price for a scarf we wanted to buy before our camel ride.
Just a tip for future travelers, going inside the pyramid is quite a task, be prepared for steep ladders where you would have to bend and crouch for quite a distance; and although the passageway is good only for 1 person, you have people going on both directions so there can be quite a build up and a tight squeeze. Be sure not to be claustrophobic when doing this, and be physically fit. hehe Also, there's nothing much to be seen inside the pyramid as it has been looted by robbers. Best to get the option into one of the smaller tombs wherein you can see nice hieroglyphics.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
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Stephen_B, Dec 2025
Our guide, Fatema (of A1 Egypt), gave us a great tour, even though we changed our minds about going inside the Great Pyramid on account of my bad back and the long descent through the 1m high staircase.
A1 Egypt were easy to contact (best done by whatsapp - not the Viator app), and helpful too.
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Alina_R, Dec 2025
Bucket list items checked off! Visiting the pyramids, the Sphinx, riding a camel and tour of the Nile have been a lifelong dream. Medhat, our guide, made this an outstanding experience with his knowledge and friendliness. He also made a last minute wish to tour the Nile possible by adding this to the end of our tour and of the pyramids and sphinx. I highly recommend him and this tour.
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Andre_D, Oct 2025
Lobna was amazing. Fantastic guide, good photographer, helpful, and an incredible person. I will recommend to everyone.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
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Kelly_L, Oct 2025
Adel took so much explaining all the history about the Great pyramids of Giza but also about the rest of Egyptology in other area of Egypt.
He looks very passionate about it.
The only part we were not able to visit was the Tomb of Meresankh III but the tour refunded us on this.
Also the guide had perfect French for the tour.
This also includes a drink and a lunch as we booked the full inclusive package.
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Abhishek_S, Sep 2025
If you are staying in Giza and plan to visit the pyramids ask for Hossam as your tour guide. Hossam communicated well via WhatsApp prior to the tour, picked me up promptly at the scheduled time, provided a lot of information at each site, took amazing pictures and was extremely courteous & patient throughout. He definitely knows his way around the Giza plateau and spoke exceptional English & Japanese. I would highly recommend a tour with him.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
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Joanne_C, Sep 2025
Lobna was a wonderful guide, very caring and considerate of the children. Patient, knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you so much for an experience we will always remember!
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Johanna_Y, Aug 2025
I had a wonderful experience...My Tour Guide Mo was amazing!! Knowledgeable, patient and so accommodating...I would definitely recommend him if you're planning this visit..And to top it all Mo took some beautiful pictures of me around the pyramids etc Thanks again Mo for your kindness..
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Chetana_P, Jul 2025
Everything about this trip was well organised. The guide was well informed with local knowledge and made this experience memorable for us and the driver was very a comodating too.
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MAHMOUD_H, Jun 2025
This was an awesome tour and a great value!! Rasha, our guide, was absolutely awesome, very knowledgeable and friendly, highly recommend!! We were picked up on time and in a very comfortable van and our driver, Mohammed, was great!! Thank you!!
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Sorin_M, Jun 2025
The driver Haisan, kind, always willing to help, calm and safe.
The car in very good conditions - clean and fragrant, very good air conditioning
Stahl was more than a guide - professional and extremely well-informed, but always with interesting information
He was there for us with advice and recommendations, with understanding
Always up to our expectations, never boring
And a good photographer!
An honest team!
I recommend with all my heart from the demanding and grumpy to the most passionate and knowledgeable... but especially for the undecided
Congratulations!
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