Cairo Half day tours to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

Amazing tour of Pyramids, Sphinx and Museum with Sayed Mahmoud and our driver Manem. They were knowledgeable, friendly and we had such an amazing time. Would highly recommend both of them.

(1) This is a fake tour and scam - DO NOT waste your time and money and live to regret booking this tour. You can just make your way to the pyramids by yourself via public transport or via a taxi/Uber. You can then buy tickets upon entry (there wasn't much of a queue when I arrived at around 10:30AM-11:00AM on a weekday morning) and make your way around the pyramids by yourself. There is a small indoor museum with information also in English which you can read yourself as well as a shuttle bus which takes you to various stops within the pyramids (around 3-5 stops I think depending on what type of ticket you have purchased) and you can ask other tourists or staff if you are unsure about anything. (2) The real purpose of this fake tour is to extort as much money out of you as possible via currency exchange rates (USD vs EGP) e.g. they purchase tickets in local currency and sell it to you in US Dollars and then pocket the difference, a pointless tour guide (who will not provide you with any useful information or information which isn't already available to you) and by taking you against your will to tourist shops to pressure you into buying things you don't want so that they can make more money for themselves. Your happiness and enjoyment at the pyramids is of no concern to them - they couldn't care less - all they care about is your money. (3) The tour is advertised as half a day/4 hours, but will actually last for about 1 hour i.e. around 1 hour spent in the pyramids (around 15 minutes in the indoor museum and around 45 minutes outdoors in the actual pyramids) and the rest of the time at tourist shops - you may easily spend more time at the tourist shops than at the pyramids themselves! (4) The real purpose of the tour guide is to hasten you through the pyramids and then to take you to some tourist shops (to make money out of you) against your will and which is NOT part of the agreed itinerary (a perfume shop and a papyrus shop as of October 2025). (5) You will notice that your tour guide will ask you for your phone and offer to take photos for you. This is not the tour guide being courteous but is actually a tactic to control you. You will also note that the tour guide will move you along quickly through the pyramids, but will leave you alone and give you as much time and space as you need when at the perfume/papyrus shops i.e. tourist shops. In these shops you may feel cornered and pressured into making a purchase against your free will. The perfume will be sold to you at an extortionate price (around £70 GBP or $90 USD). They will claim that it is made from expensive oils and has health benefits etc. I believe that the tour guide receives a commission from these shops, hence why he/she will hasten you through the pyramids but will give you all the time and space that you need whilst at the tourist shops. (6) You may also note that the tour guide may ask you for a tip, even asking persistently and making you feel uncomfortable. (7) When you ask for a refund (full or partial) from EMO Tours Egypt they will refuse outright. (8) I am from the UK and managed to get a full refund plus £100 compensation from my bank NatWest under the chargeback scheme in relation to the perfume which I purchased against my will. (9) I am still pursuing a refund and compensation in relation to the tour itself via my other bank Santander (as of March 2026), but this is being referred to the Financial Ombudsman as Santander has so far refused a refund claiming that it is all subjective.

A private guide to tour the pyramids makes the experience much better. My guide Osama was a wonderful guide— knowledgeable and affable. He was also the best photographer— that was a huge bonus. The driver, Belal, arrived on time to pick me up for the tour. We met up with my guide Osama close to the pyramids. Belal stopped on the way to get me some snacks. That was kind and thoughtful as this was not included in the cost of the trip. Highly recommended

Our trip with Abdullah and Emo Tours was amaxing. Guide was a perfect gentleman and was very flexible with our schedule. He took amazing pictures and gave us great insights of the area. We highly recommend this company!!!

An excellent tour of the Pyramids and the Sphinx from start to finish. Everything was well organized, from timing to logistics, which made the experience smooth and stress free. Our guide, Aladdin, truly made the difference. His knowledge of the history, symbolism, and construction of the Pyramids and the Sphinx was impressive, and he explained everything in a clear, engaging way. You can immediately tell he has years of experience guiding visitors on this site. Beyond his expertise, Aladdin was extremely friendly, approachable, and attentive. He took the time to answer every question, adapted the pace to the group, and shared many fascinating details that you would never get from a standard guidebook. We could even add a stop in a local restaurant with a view of the pyramids to finish the day, which was not anticipated, but highly appreciated! A well organized, enriching, and memorable visit. Highly recommended, especially with a guide like Aladin.

I booked this for my friend. It was all good till they took him to an extra location that was not in the package to the Papyrus Museum and he was coerced into buying items to be able to leave! That was a low move. We booked before with this company and we did not have that experience.

The guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. Hashtag and Ramadan provided great service and good price. I use them everytime I come to Egypt, they know me personally and they would do anything to make the experience the best.

Our tour to the Pyramids of Giza was absolutely fantastic! What truly made the experience unforgettable was our guide Ahmed Gohary. He took outstanding care of us throughout the entire trip and made sure we always felt comfortable and well looked after.

We had a great half-day tour of the pyramids in Cairo. Our guide, Mohammed Hamed, was very helpful and friendly. He knew a lot about the history and showed us the best photo spots. He also took amazing pictures of us, which we really appreciated. Everything went smoothly from pickup to drop-off. One of the highlights for us was the perfume experience after visiting the pyramids—it was unique and relaxing. Overall, it was a very well-organized and enjoyable tour. Highly recommend!

It was great. We wanted to have just the basics in as less time as possible and our tour guide Aladdin made it possible in the best way! He took amazing photos for us and showed us the beautiful pyramids with all of the historical facts. Super !

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