Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 19 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo worth booking?
Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo is a 4-hour experience in Cairo, Egypt, from $30 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 19 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (19)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Enjoy a personalized and tailor-made tour with a private Egyptologist guide, driver, Tour will be tailored just for you and will suit your needs and your budget. Avoid the crowds with your own private guide & private veh
What you get
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
About this experience
Enjoy a personalized and tailor-made tour with a private Egyptologist guide, driver, Tour will be tailored just for you and will suit your needs and your budget. Avoid the crowds with your own private guide & private vehicle during your tour to the Pyramid of Saqqara,
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Not included
- Entrance fees 500 EGP per person
- Lunch
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Saqqara Pyramid
Saqqara, the oldest complete stone building complex known in history was built, the Pyramid of Djoser, built during the Third Dynasty. Another sixteen Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation. High officials added private funeral monuments to this necropolis during the entire Pharaonic period. It remained an important complex for non-royal burials and cult ceremonies for more than 3,000 years, well into Ptolemaic and Roman times.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Step Pyramid of Djoser
The Pyramid of Djoser (or Djeser and Zoser), or Step Pyramid (kbhw-ntrw in Egyptian), is an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis. The 6-tier, 4-sided structure is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt.It was built in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. The pyramid is the central feature of a vast mortuary complex in an enormous courtyard surrounded by ceremonial structures and decoration. The pyramid went through several revisions and redevelopments of the original plan. The pyramid originally stood 62.5 metres (205 ft) tall, with a base of 109 m × 121 m (358 ft × 397 ft) and was clad in polished white limestone
90 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Twitter Egypt Travel
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 19 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
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
19 verified traveler reviews for Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent tour.
Hoda, our guide, was excellent. Friendly, entertaining, very knowledgeable. This is a great 3-4 hour tour if you arrive late in Cairo and are jet-lagged. Our driver was safe (saying something here in Cairo), courteous and attentive. Saqqara was surprising in in It’s size and breadth.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo with Discover egypt tour company
During my trip to Cairo, I had the opportunity to enjoy yet another wonderful experience. I wished to revisit the Saqqara necropolis. Although, as an Egyptologist, I know it almost by heart, my 26 years of experience—during which Egypt has been my second home—have taught me that it is always beneficial to be accompanied on such visits by experienced Egyptian Egyptologist guides. For this reason, I once again turned to the professional services of Discover Egypt Tour, based in Haram, Cairo. For a more than reasonable price, the company provided me with the outstanding services of the guides Atala Saed and Mohamed Radwan. They picked me up from my hotel early in the morning and accompanied me throughout the visit to Saqqara, taking excellent care of me and helping me explore the most important monuments of the site. In the process, I discovered not only two true professionals, experts in the archaeological and touristic heritage of Saqqara, but also two extraordinarily kind and attentive individuals, genuinely concerned that my archaeological visit should take place under the best possible conditions (they even provided a large basket filled with fruit, water, and snacks). I had requested in advance to visit certain specific monuments, and they guided me not only to those, but also to others that I was not aware were open to the public. I particularly appreciated the high-quality, professional explanations offered by Mohamed Radwan, as well as the constant support and care provided by Atala Saed. Therefore, if you wish to spend quality time at the Saqqara necropolis—visiting the magnificent and vividly decorated rock-cut and mastaba tombs of the Fifth and Sixth Dynasties (Irukaptah, Nyankhkhnum and Khnumhotep, Ptahhotep, the viziers Mereruka, Kagemni, Mehu, the female physician Princess Idut, and others), the Pyramid of Unas from the Fifth Dynasty and that of Teti from the Sixth Dynasty, the Southern Tombs, the Heb-Sed Court, the Step Pyramid of Djoser (including the serdab with the statue of his ka on the northern side), the Serapeum, the elite New Kingdom tombs (such as the tomb of Tutankhamun’s nurse, Maya), the Imhotep Museum, and many other fascinating monuments— I wholeheartedly recommend the services of Discover Egypt Tour and the Egyptologist guides Atala Saed and Mohamed Radwan. In addition, at the end of the visit, I also enjoyed a traditional Egyptian lunch, offered by the company, featuring an authentic and absolutely delicious Koshary, which I will certainly order again on my next return to Egypt. I guarantee that you will gain extraordinary memories and experience firsthand the warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality of Egyptian guides. And you will certainly return to Egypt, choosing once again the same tourism company: Discover Egypt Tour.
via Tripadvisor
Great tour to Saqqara
Wonderful outing with Yasmine! So interesting to see. She was a wonderful guide. It was fun to get to go into the pyramid.
via Tripadvisor
Guide on the phone non stop during our tour
We enjoyed the experience itself, however the car that we got picked up in was dirty (inside), and the guide Gina spent a lot of time arguing with people on the phone. In my opinion she needs to focus her time on our tour and not on her phone calls. She was also loud in the car on the phone which was very annoying. We are not paying a guide nearly $70 pp to be the phone Our activity consisted of the guide and driver picking us up from the hotel in Giza, driving to Saqqara, walking around the step pyramid and the ruins and going down into the bent pyramid and driving back. It’s a short tour - we started just after 8 and finished around 11. Our guide Gina shared some great knowledge with us, she was good except for slightly rushing us and as mentioned above - being on the phone for a lot of the time.
via Tripadvisor
Must do on any visit!
Totally recommend this tour with the team. There is so much history and the Saqara pyramids are so much nice to enter than the Giza ones. They are also older! Our guide was very knowledgeable and told us all about the history and the significance. So happy we included this and the entire team ensured we had an excellent experience
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $30 to $89
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Twitter Egypt Travel, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 71.0.
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Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cairo.
How much does Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo cost?
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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cairo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo take?
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Plan for about 4 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 Cairo is not rushed.
Is Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 19 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cairo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo?
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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 Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo?
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Around 7 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 Cairo 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 Cairo and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo 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 Cairo 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 Cairo?
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On Outty we rank every Cairo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include All-in-One Giza Tour, inside Pyramid, sphinx, Camel ride & lunch, VIP Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Tour –Inside the Pyramids&More, Best of Cairo Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Museum Tour. 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 Cairo?
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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 Cairo?
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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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