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Giza Pyramids Half-Day Private Tour
Four hours on the plateau with an Egyptologist, for a first look or a short stay.
This Giza Pyramids half day private tour gives you the plateau in four hours without a rushed feel. An Egyptologist collects you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and drives you to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx, which has watched the plateau for around 4,500 years.
On the way your guide explains how the pyramids were built, what they were for, and what the kings buried there expected of eternity. There is free time to walk, a stop at the panoramic viewpoint where all three pyramids line up for the photograph, and a last stop at the Sphinx before you are driven back.
Entrance to the plateau is included. Going inside a pyramid and a camel ride are optional extras, paid on the day if you want them. The half day suits travellers with a flight to catch, families with young children, or anyone planning to spend a separate day at the Grand Egyptian Museum. If you want the museum on the same day, the full-day private tour pairs them.
- Travel time
- Short drive from central Cairo or Giza
- Time at sites
- Most of the 4 hours on the plateau
- Group
- Private: your party only
- Transport
- Air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Departure
- Morning or afternoon pickup
- Meeting point
- Your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- Guide languages
- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
- Best time to go
- Early morning, before the heat and the coach groups
- Intensity
- Easy
What the day includes
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
- The panoramic viewpoint
- The Great Sphinx
- A private Egyptologist for four hours
Places you visit
- Great Pyramid of Khufu
- Pyramid of Khafre
- Pyramid of Menkaure
- Great Sphinx of Giza
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees to the Giza Plateau
- Air-conditioned transport
- Certified English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Taxes and service charges
Not included
- Entry inside the pyramids
- Camel rides
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Entrance tickets
- Included: Giza Plateau
- Optional / extra
- Entry inside a pyramid; camel ride
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
- Tour format
- Private
How the day runs
Hotel pickup
Your guide collects you in Cairo or Giza.
The pyramids
The Great Pyramid and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, with free time to explore.
Panoramic viewpoint
The classic view of all three pyramids.
The Great Sphinx
The Sphinx and the Valley Temple beside it.
Return
Transfer back to your hotel.
Questions about this tour
How long is the tour?
About four hours from pickup to drop-off, most of it on the plateau.
Can I go inside a pyramid?
Yes, with an extra ticket bought on the day. It is not included in the price.
How much does it cost for my group?
Prices are per person and fall as the group grows: 1 person $100; 2–4 people $60 each; 5–7 people $55 each; 8–10 people $55 each. All prices are in US dollars.
What should I wear?
Light, modest clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Shoulders and knees covered is the safe choice at every site; bring a hat, sunscreen and water.