Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 46 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo worth booking?
Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo is a 3-hour experience in Giza, Egypt, from $25 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 46 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (46)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $25 per person
Experience the marvels of ancient civilization on our Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Day Tour including Lunch from Cairo. Unravel the secrets of the world's oldest monumental structures, crafted by the hands of ancient Egyptians. View the breath-taking sight of the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the timeless testament to ancient ingenuity, and behold the mystical Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. The tour concludes with a delicious lunch in Cairo featuring local cuisine. Plan your journey into history now and experience a day filled with magnificent views and intriguing tales of the past.
What you get
About this experience
Experience the marvels of ancient civilization on our Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Day Tour including Lunch from Cairo. Unravel the secrets of the world's oldest monumental structures, crafted by the hands of ancient Egyptians. View the breath-taking sight of the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the timeless testament to ancient ingenuity, and behold the mystical Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. The tour concludes with a delicious lunch in Cairo featuring local cuisine. Plan your journey into history now and experience a day filled with magnificent views and intriguing tales of the past.
What's included
Included
- Entry fees ( if option selected )
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Camel Ride ( if option selected )
- Bottled water
- quad bike ( if option selected )
- Lunch ( if option selected )
- Guide on site( if option selected )
Not included
- Personal Items
- Tipping
What you'll see and do
The Pyramids Of Giza
Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour . The Giza pyramid complex, also called the Giza Necropolis, is the site on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. All were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The site also includes several cemeteries and the remains of a workers' village. The site is at the edges of the Western Desert, approximately 9 km (5 mi) west of the Nile River in the city of Giza, and about 13 km (8 mi) southwest of the city centre of Cairo. The Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre are the largest pyramids built in ancient Egypt, and they have historically been common as emblems of ancient Egypt in the Western imagination.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Khufu's pyramid 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.[4][5] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Pyramid of Menkaure
Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx lies on the east side of the complex. Current consensus among Egyptologists is that the head of the Great Sphinx is that of Khafre. Along with these major monuments are a number of smaller satellite edifices, known as "queens" pyramids, causeways and valley pyramids . Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Gizeh Plateau
The Giza Plateau is a limestone plateau in Giza, Egypt, the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza pyramid complex, which includes the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex. It forms the northernmost part of the 16,000 ha Pyramid Fields in the Western Desert edge of the Nile Valley that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Memphis and its Necropolis. The plateau is elevated approximately 60 meters above sea-level.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Panoramic View of the Pyramids
Explore the timeless wonder of the ancient pyramids with our Panoramic view tour. Behold the majestic structures from all angles as you take in the breathtaking beauty of these iconic landmarks. Our expert guides will provide you with fascinating insights into the history and significance of the pyramids, making this an unforgettable experience.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Giza
Giza
Meeting point
Giza
Cairo
Meeting point
Giza
Giza
Meeting point
Giza
Giza
Meeting point
Giza
6th of October City, Egypt
Meeting point
Giza
Giza
Meeting point
Giza
Cairo
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Giza
Ends at
Cairo
Ends at
Giza
Ends at
Giza
Ends at
6th of October City, Egypt
Ends at
Giza
Ends at
Cairo
Options you can book
Private Tour
Duration: 4 hours lunch Pickup included
All Inclusive
30 minutes Camel ride 1 hour quad bike VIP Duration: 6 hours lunch: Koshari is an Egyptian dish with rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions, and tomato-garlic sauce. private trip Pickup included
Tour +Camel Ride
30 minutes Camel ride Duration: 4 hours snaks + lunch Pickup included
Tour + 1 hour quad bike
1 hour quad bike Duration: 5 hours lunch Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- EMO TOURS EGYPT
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 46 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
46 verified traveler reviews for Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Highly Recommend for Short Trip
Guide was knowledgeable, flexible, and friendly. Very pleasant experience overall. We were able to see all the pyramids, take a camel ride, eat at Khufu’s (pre book that separately), and see the pyramid. All in 4-5 hours. Great half day trip
via Viator
Lucky dip. You're experience depends on which guide you get(and ask to skip the oil making stop!)
Our driver was great, our guide was either naturally quiet/ shy, didnt give us much information compared to the other tours we did around Luxor. Felt like if we had another guide i would have learnt alot more. We were not explained how long we had at each place or the layout of the day, and also were not given free time to explore on our own like the other tours. None the less we still seen the pyramids, sphinx, and went to some great spots for photos, and had a delicious buffet lunch. After lunch we seen how they made paper out of papyrus which was good, the people were not pushy and we felt if we didnt want to purchase anything we could leave no hassles. This was not the case at the stop after this where they show you about how they make oils and perfumes. They didnt explain or show us anything about how they were done, rather just gave us a sample smell of about 5 of them, told us how to use it and then asked which ones we wanted to buy. I told him 3 times we were not interested in buying and he kept insisting and pushing, to make it easier i just purchased an oil i had no interest in to leave($15usd) when to my surprise they then took us to another section about tea's and herbs! Same deal, no information on how it was made, clearly not interested in showing you anything rather than just making a sale at any means neccessary. Wish we skipped this stop, completely pointless.
via Viator
Perfect way to see the pyramids
The tour to the pyramids was one of the best tours I’ve been on. An early pickup meant we got to the pyramids just after sunrise. Our tour guide Asma was very friendly and made this tour comfortable and seamless. She was a great photographer as well meaning we have got amazing pictures of the pyramids and the sphinx. The camel ride was all prearranged taking away the hassle of trying to organise ourselves. There was lunch included but as we were both unwell on this trip , we were able to go straight back to the hotel for some rest. This was the perfect way to see and experience one of the wonders of the world. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cairo or Giza.
via Tripadvisor
Pyramids Giza - Peace of mind
We opted for this private tour and I can highly recommend it, our tour guide Ayman was brilliant, kind and friendly and very knowledge and passionate about telling us the stories of the pyramids.. but the most important thing of all is peace of mind.. To get the best of Cario and seeing the pyramids you need a guide, they keep you away from the sellers and hustlers, picking you up from the hotel and dropping you back, they are there with you all the way, getting you through the queues etc.. highly recommended.. we are so glad we did this..
via Tripadvisor
Walk like an Egyptian - not!
No pickup/drop off issues. Been to the Pyramids on a previous trip in 2004. Was a second visit worth it? For me it was. For this trip, I was able to go inside the pyramids for the first time. This option costed an additional 600 pounds - about $40 or so. Additionally, I purchased the quad bike/camel ride options, and that was both worthwhile and fun. The tour guide was knowledgeable, professional, courteous. Never had shwarma before and enjoyed lunch at Felefal near my hotel in Cairo.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $25 to $100
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 16
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by EMO TOURS EGYPT, who run 32 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.6.
See everything EMO TOURS EGYPT runsWhy this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Giza.
How much does Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo cost?
+
Prices start at $25 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 Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo take?
+
Plan for about 3 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 Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 46 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 Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo?
+
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 Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo suitable for kids and families?
+
Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo?
+
Around 16 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?
+
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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo start and how do I get there?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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 Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo?
+
Included: Entry fees ( if option selected ); Hotel pickup and drop-off; Camel Ride ( if option selected ); Bottled water; and quad bike ( if option selected ). Not included: Personal Items; and Tipping. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo include hotel pickup?
+
Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 1943 listed pickup locations in and around Giza. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo offered in?
+
It is offered in Arabic, 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 Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo?
+
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 Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo wheelchair or stroller accessible?
+
The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo if the weather is bad?
+
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 Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo?
+
Across 46 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo?
+
There are 4 options to choose from, including Private Tour, All Inclusive, Tour +Camel Ride, Tour + 1 hour quad bike. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Day Tour with Lunch from Cairo.
Pick your date
