Giza Pyramids Tours | Private Day Tours from Cairo

Stand face-to-face with the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World on a private Giza Pyramids tour from Cairo. Egypt Day Tours specialises in private, guided day tours to the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis — tailored to your schedule, your pace, and your interests.

Our Most Popular Giza Pyramids Tours

Every tour departs from your Cairo or Giza hotel door. Your private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle are included in every booking.

  • Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Tour — The classic Cairo day tour. Visit the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx, and the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum with its 100,000 ancient artefacts. From $110/person.
  • Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Tour — Explore three ancient sites in one day: the Giza Plateau, the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, and the open-air museum at Memphis. From $85/person.
  • Memphis, Saqqara & Dahshur Tour — Go deeper into ancient Memphis. Visit the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur along with Saqqara and Memphis city. From $75/person.
  • Giza Sound & Light Show Tour — Experience the Pyramids after dark with the magical Sound and Light Show. Perfect for a second-evening activity. From $65/person.
  • Giza Pyramids & Nile Lunch Cruise — Combine the Pyramids with a relaxing Nile felucca lunch cruise. From $95/person.

What to Expect on a Giza Pyramids Tour

Your day begins with a hotel pickup in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your licensed Egyptologist guide will take you through the Giza Plateau, explaining the history, architecture, and engineering secrets of the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. You will see the Valley Temple, stand before the Great Sphinx, and have time for photos at the panorama viewpoint.

All Egypt Day Tours guides are licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and hold university degrees in Egyptology or archaeology. They speak fluent English and bring the ancient sites to life with stories and facts you will not find in any guidebook.

Giza Pyramids Tour Prices

Group SizePrice per Person
1 personFrom $140
2 peopleFrom $110
3–4 peopleFrom $85
5–6 peopleFrom $70
7+ peopleFrom $60

Prices include private Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, and all applicable taxes. Entrance fees to the Pyramids and optional interior visits are additional.

Frequently Asked Questions — Giza Pyramids Tours

How long is a Giza Pyramids day tour?

A standard Giza Pyramids tour takes 6–8 hours including hotel pickup and drop-off. Tours that also include the Egyptian Museum or Grand Egyptian Museum run closer to 10 hours.

Can I go inside the Great Pyramid?

Yes. Interior access to the Great Pyramid of Khufu is available for an additional entrance fee (around $15–$20 USD). Your guide will advise you on site. Please note the interior is a narrow passage — not recommended for those with claustrophobia.

Do you offer tours from Hurghada or Alexandria?

Yes. We offer overnight Cairo tours from Hurghada and day tours from Alexandria Port that include the Pyramids.

Are Egypt Day Tours private or group tours?

All Egypt Day Tours are 100% private. Your vehicle, guide, and itinerary are exclusively yours. You will never be placed with strangers or rushed to match a group schedule.

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