Our tours provide a lively educational experience about the Giza Plateau necropolis. We do our best to ensure that you have a trip of a lifetime.
You will be able to go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last of the 7 Wonders of the World that is still standing. Go inside the Pyramid of Menkhaure, which it the only pyramid made mostly with granite.
We also give attention to the tombs and satellite pyramids of the queens. Go inside the Pyramid of Hetepheres l, who was Khufu's mother, at no cost (except for Fridays and Saturdays).
Not only are our guides qualified Egyptologists, they will never rush your experience. Our Egyptologists will offer insights, answer questions, and protect you from hustlers.
Take pictures with a panoramic view from the desert of the Giza Plateau.
Enjoy a filling meal of grilled chicken, meat, salad, pasta or rice, tahina, and bread.
See an exhibition of how papyrus paper is created from the plant and get a brief lesson about the Egyptian gods.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
13 times a day, 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
Next available
Fri, Nov 6
Adult (ages 5+)
$30
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $52.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 5.
Tour Options
Driver Only 4 hours
Licensed Driver
Duration: 4 hours
Air-conditioned Motor Vehicle: Pick-up at your hotel. Travel throughout the Giza Plateau in air-conditioned car, van, or bus. Return to hotel
Pickup included
Complete + Enter Khufu Pyramid 4 hours
Enter Khufu's Pyramid: Descend into the last of the 7 Wonders of the World. You'll see stones weighing 40,000 lbs. or 18,000 kilograms.
Licensed Egyptologist: Your Egyptologist will offer insights, answer questions, and protect you from hustlers.
Duration: 4 hours: 3 to 5 hours
Traditional Egyptian Meal: Enjoy a delicious meal of grilled chicken, meat, salad, pasta or rice, tahina, and bread.
Air-conditioned Motor Vehicle: Air-conditioned car, van, or bus.
Ticket To Main Area: Excludes entrance into Khufu's or Menkhaure's pyramid.
Pickup included
Complete Package 4 hours
Licensed Egyptologist
Duration: 4 hours: 3 to 5
Traditional Egyptian Meal: Enjoy a wonderful meal of chicken, meat, pasta or rice, salad, tahina, bread
Air-conditioned Motor Vehicle: Air-conditioned car, van, or bus
Ticket to the Main Area
Pickup included
Complete + Menkhaure's Pyramid 4 hours
Enter Menkhaure's Pyramid: Enter Menkhaure's splendid pyramid. It is most comprised of granite. The only one of its kind.
Licensed Egyptologist: Your Egyptologist will offer insights, answer questions, and protect your from hustlers.
Duration: 4 hours: 3 or 5 hours
Traditional Egyptian Meal: Enjoy grilled chicken, meat, salad, pasta or rice, tahina, and bread. Delicious and filling!
Air-conditioned Motor Vehicle: Air-conditioned car, van, or bus
Ticket To The Main Area
Pickup included
Itinerary
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Admission included30 min
The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is the largest and the first of the large pyramids to be built on the Giza Plateau. It is the only one of the seven wonders of the world that is still standing.
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Admission not included30 min
(Optional) Go inside The Great Pyramid
Descend into the Great Pyramid. See it from the perspective of the people that built it. You will marvel at this extraordinary engineering achievement.
Admission included30 min
Closed on Fridays and Saturdays
The northernmost of the three satellite pyramids to the east of Khufu’s pyramid. You will be able to descend 27 meters down the pyramid to see where here sarcophagus was found. She was the wife of the great King Djoser and the mother of King Khufu.
Pyramid Complex of Khafre
Admission included30 min
The Pyramid of King Khafre, Khufu’s son. You will notice that it still has the limestone casing, which will give you a better idea of how the pyramids looked before they were looted.
Admission included30 min
Pyramid of Menkhaure – Pyramid of King Menkhaure, who was the son of Khafre. You will notice that much of this pyramid was built with granite, except for the upper courses that were built with limestone. Just to the south of Menkhaure’s pyramids are 3 queens’ pyramids.
Admission not included30 min
(Optional) Go inside the Pyramid of Menkaure.
Giza
30 min
(Optional) Traditional Egyptian Meal
Enjoy a filling Egyptian meal with chicken, meat, pasta or rice, salad, tahina, and bread.
Merit Aton Papyrus Shop
30 min
You will see how papyri are created along with a brief description of the most popular Egyptian gods.
What's included
Included
All Fees and Taxes
Admissions for Great Pyramid of Cheop and Pyramid of Menkaure(If option selected)
Not included
Lunch is an option
Pickup Locations & Times
We will communicate in advance to ensure that the pickup process is convenient for you.
How it compares in Giza
Starting price $30 is 37% below the typical $48 for tours of similar length in Giza
Excurgo comparison of 1,475 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Explore Giza Plateau in Private with an Egyptologist Guide take?
Explore Giza Plateau in Private with an Egyptologist Guide lasts about 3–5 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Explore Giza Plateau in Private with an Egyptologist Guide cost?
Prices start at $30 per person for this Giza experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $52. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Explore Giza Plateau in Private with an Egyptologist Guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Can I cancel Explore Giza Plateau in Private with an Egyptologist Guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We will communicate in advance to ensure that the pickup process is convenient for you.
What languages is Explore Giza Plateau in Private with an Egyptologist Guide offered in?
The experience is available in AR, DE, RU, PT, CMN, JA, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
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