Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 140 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur worth booking?
Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur is a 8-hour experience in Giza, Egypt, from $60 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 140 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (140)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $60 per person
Journey through more than 4,500 years of ancient Egyptian history on a private full-day adventure to Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur—the country’s most iconic pyramid sites. Stand before the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, discover the ancient Step Pyramid of Saqqara, and explore the remarkable pyramids of Dahshur, all in one unforgettable day. Enjoy flexible pickup, private air-conditioned transportation, and the personalized attention of an expert Egyptologist guide. Selected tour options include entry fees and lunch, with opportunities to enter selected pyramids at Saqqara and Dahshur. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.
What you get
About this experience
Journey through more than 4,500 years of ancient Egyptian history on a private full-day adventure to Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur—the country’s most iconic pyramid sites. Stand before the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, discover the ancient Step Pyramid of Saqqara, and explore the remarkable pyramids of Dahshur, all in one unforgettable day. Enjoy flexible pickup, private air-conditioned transportation, and the personalized attention of an expert Egyptologist guide. Selected tour options include entry fees and lunch, with opportunities to enter selected pyramids at Saqqara and Dahshur. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Pick up and Drop off at your accommodation in Cairo or Giza
- Lunch and camel ride (included only if you selected the option)
- Area entry tickets (included only if you selected the option)
Not included
- Out-of-Range Pickup: +$15 per person for Airport,Airport Hotels, New Cairo, Nasr City & Heliopolis.
- New Capital Pickup+Drop off: Additional USD 20 per person.
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Pyramids Of Giza
Pick Up from the Requested Location by GEM Explore Egyptologist to start your Journey across Cairo heading to the Great Pyramids of Giza where you will enjoy The pyramid of King Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, the tour will continue by vising the Valley Temple of Khafre, where is located the reception of the royal body of Khafre. The Valley Temple was built for the process of mummification of King Khafre. Finally, you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and the head of King Khafre. (please note that entering the pyramids from inside requires a special ticket, the guide will be happy to assist).
60 minutes here
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Khufu's pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient seven wonders still remains and standing today!! the highest building on earth for more than 3800 Years, the complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated yet, with your advanced Egyptologist you will be able to explore the entire area.
60 minutes here
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
The Second highest pyramid in the complex is dedicated to king Chefren or Khafre, the entire complex is still in good condition so with your Egyptologist you will explore the valley temple and the causeway of king Khafre. ( Please note that entering the pyramids from inside that is requires a special ticket. ( Guide will be happy to assist).
30 minutes here
Pyramid of Menkaure
The Smallest pyramid in Giza plateau, now it is about 61m high, Menkaure pyramid is very special because of the granite outer layer still remains on the lower part of the pyramid, the granite was quarried from Aswan over 1000 kilometers away from Giza !!!
Pass by without stopping
Panoramic View of the Pyramids
Next, a visit to a panoramic view of the 6 pyramids, and the city of Giza, were you will stay there for 30 minutes to take photos and enjoy the view, amazing place to ride the camels
30 minutes here
Great Sphinx
With the same Entry Ticket to the pyramids area you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre. You will have all the time to take the pictures you want with an assistance from your guide.
30 minutes here
Saqqara
Later on you will start amazing tour in sakkara to see the oldest pyramid ever built in our planet and the tombs around , possibility to enter some pyramids for free , entering Saqqara pyramid and the new Sothern tomb of king zoser is extra ticket .
30 minutes here
Step Pyramid of Djoser
The oldest stone structure in the entire world is the step pyramid of king Djoser dates back to 2670 BC ,The pyramid is a part from huge complex (Colonnaded Entrance -Sed Festival complex- Enclosure wall , North and south Pavilions ,Southern Tomb and thousand of tombs around ) With your advanced tour guide you will know a a lot more about king Djoser, his talented architect Imhotep and the new discoveries in Saqqara. (Please note that entering the pyramid or the southern tomb needs special ticket) guide will be happy to assist.
90 minutes here
Pyramids of Dahshour
Then after Lunch, Starting another journey through the Giza villages heading to Dahshur Pyramids (Red and Bent Pyramids), which were a huge step and learning experience for Ancient Egyptians to switch from step-sided pyramids to smooth-sided pyramids. Dahshur has multiple pyramids, but the most famous two are Red and Bent Pyramids and re are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC.
60 minutes here
Also called the north pyramid, considered the first classic been built in the ancient Egyptian history, we call it red because of it's reddish limestone which is been quarried from Tura Mountains in Cairo . possibility to enter the pyramid for free !!
30 minutes here
Bent Pyramid
A unique example of early pyramid development in Egypt, this was the second pyramid built by Sneferu. considered the only pyramid in Egypt still has the outer layer on it and still in good condition , you will have the chance to enter that pyramid as well ,it is open from inside now .( Please if you are claustrophobic or suffering from any health problem do not enter ) this one is very challenging and you must be fit .
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Car+Guide+Fees+Lunch
Car+Guide+Fees+Lunch Pickup included
Car+Guide+Entry Fees
Car+Guide+Entry Fees Pickup included
Car+Guide Only
Car+Tour Guide Only Pickup included
Car+Guide+Fees+Lunch+Camel
All-inclusive with 30 min camel ride at Giza pyramids Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- GEM Explore Egypt
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 140 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
140 verified traveler reviews for Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fantastic Tour of Giza, Saqqara & Memphis – Highly Recommended
We had a great day exploring the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara and Memphis with our wonderful tour guide, Mohammed Elshemei. Mohammed was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about Egyptian history and culture. His enthusiasm made the whole experience even more fascinating, and we learnt so much throughout the day. He was friendly, patient, helpful and very accommodating of all our requests. Nothing was too much trouble! We had an amazing time discovering these incredible ancient sites and came away not only with a much deeper understanding of Egypt’s fascinating history, but also with some absolutely stunning photos and unforgettable memories. The tour also included lunch, which was tasty and very enjoyable, making the day even more pleasant. A special thank you to our driver, Zakarya, who was polite, helpful and made our journey comfortable and enjoyable. One piece of advice: Start this tour as early in the morning as possible! Giza gets extremely busy, and the temperature rises quickly, so an early start makes the experience much more pleasant☺️
Response from the operator: hank you so much for your amazing review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with our team. Your happiness is what inspires us every day! ❤️🇪🇬 We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable Egyptian adventure! Gem Explore Egypt
via Tripadvisor
Helped us get the best out of the day!
Absolutely brilliant day with Ibrahim who was welcoming, warm and incredibly knowledgeable throughout. His experience and suggestions allowed us to see everything we wanted but without the hustle and bustle of the crowds. We probably saw more camels and horses all day than we did people! With the aid of his great driver, he made all the transactions, entries and security checks very straightforward - not honestly sure how we would have navigated them all without him. He also took us to a fabulous restaurant for lunch. Thanks Ibrahim - we’re so glad you were with us to enjoy the amazing sights today.
Response from the operator: hank you so much for your amazing review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with our team. Your happiness is what inspires us every day! ❤️🇪🇬 We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable Egyptian adventure! Gem Explore Egypt
via Tripadvisor
Giza dream experience
Thanks to our guide Mohamed Saleh and our driver Mostafa for the magical time-travel journey through ancient Egyptian history . I highly recommend this trip to everyone.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your amazing review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with our team. Your happiness is what inspires us every day! ❤️🇪🇬 We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable Egyptian adventure! Gem Explore Egypt
via Viator
Great experience
We had an amazing experience visiting the pyramids! Ahmed was a fantastic guide, very friendly, knowledgeable and even spoke Greek, which made everything even better. He took us everywhere and made sure we saw as much as possible. Our driver was also excellent and drove us safely throughout the day. Everything was perfect. Highly recommended!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your amazing review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with our team. Your happiness is what inspires us every day! ❤️🇪🇬 We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable Egyptian adventure! Gem Explore Egypt
via Viator
Wow!!!
A great experience. Ibrahim Allam was our guide and he was amazing, so knowledgeable, articulate and funny. Would give 6 stars if possible. The driver, Faisal, made sure we were comfortable and we felt very safe, even in Cairo traffic. We highly recommend this tour and these fine gentlemen.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your amazing review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with our team. Your happiness is what inspires us every day! ❤️🇪🇬 We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable Egyptian adventure! Gem Explore Egypt
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $60 to $145
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 49
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by GEM Explore Egypt, who run 6 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 81.5 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Giza.
How much does Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur cost?
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Prices start at $60 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Giza usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Giza is not rushed.
Is Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 140 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Giza, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur?
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Around 49 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Giza can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Giza and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Giza within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Giza?
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On Outty we rank every Giza experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel, ATV Bike, Shopping & Dinner Cruise, ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid, Giza Pyramids VIP Private Tour ATV Camel Inside Pyramid & Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Giza?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Giza?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur?
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Included: Bottled water; Pick up and Drop off at your accommodation in Cairo or Giza; Lunch and camel ride (included only if you selected the option); and Area entry tickets (included only if you selected the option). Not included: Out-of-Range Pickup: +$15 per person for Airport,Airport Hotels, New Cairo, Nasr City & He; New Capital Pickup+Drop off: Additional USD 20 per person; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1923 listed pickup locations in and around Giza. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Giza. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur?
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Across 140 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Private Full-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Car+Guide+Fees+Lunch, Car+Guide+Entry Fees, Car+Guide Only, Car+Guide+Fees+Lunch+Camel. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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