Experience millennia of preserved history at the Great Pyramid of Giza. Embark on a camel or horse carriage ride. Learn about the culture of ancient Egypt from your expert guide.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Italian, Spanish, German, French, Arabic, Russian
Pickup included: Pickup is available from your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.
Private group available

Highlights

Learn about the fascinating culture of ancient Egypt firsthand by viewing its most famous structures
Pick up insights into the significance of some of the world's most famous monuments from your expert guide
Select options for the tour to fit your preferences and schedule

Full description

After pickup from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza, head straight to the Giza Plateau in an air-conditioned vehicle to explore the wonders of ancient Egypt. Choose either a camel or horse carriage ride, and set off with your expert guide to gaze at the splendor of the world’s largest pyramids. Marvel at the 4,500-year-old structures, learning about the rich history and contemporary cultural significance of some of Egypt’s foremost national treasures. Continue your exploration of the area, moving past the Great Sphinx of Giza, as well as the stately Pyramid of Mykerinos and Chephren. With options to select entrance to the Great Pyramid and a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, cater the experience to your schedule and budget. After a day of exploring the iconic structures, you’ll be driven back to your accommodation, having experienced a snapshot of ancient history.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off service from Cairo or Giza
Egyptologist tour guide
Camel or horse carriage ride during your visit
Mineral water
All service fees and taxes

Entry fee to the pyramids and the sphinx area (unless added as an add-on in the Shopping cart page)
Lunch (unless added as an add-on in the Shopping cart page)
Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Children must be accompanied by an adult during the camel ride
2 adults and 1 child or 1 adult and 2 children are allowed per horse carriage
Optional extras on this tour are entry to the Great Pyramids, and lunch at a local restaurant (drinks not included). You can select these add-ons after the add to cart option for the main tour
A minimum of 2 persons is required to operate the shared tour, the product can be canceled or rescheduled if the minimum group size is not met

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 7 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5

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The local tour operator was OceanAir Travels with our tourguide Ekramy El Daly. The tour was super organized from start to finish. Ekramy was very hospitable, very personable, very competent and has taken time for us even with questions. We would book you anytime again. This was a great day from start to finish which we will never forget.

October 12, 2019

Great tour! Contact and pickup worked great. Driver and guide were very friendly and accommodating. Guide spoke very good German and made the tour very informative and varied. All our questions have been answered. We have unforgettable pictures! Again any time!

October 13, 2019

We feel that we were being rush a lot and being pressured to take many photos with certain positions as well as giving tips. Our tour guide was constantly on the phone and did not tell us much about the history. The quad bike we got was not good quality... Overall I think the $$ charged is a but expensive considering the experience.

December 14, 2019

Cairo: Half Day Pyramids Tour by Camel or Horse Carriage

Cairo: Half Day Pyramids Tour by Camel or Horse Carriage

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