Private Giza Pyramids Tour with Local Guide – GEM, Sphinx & Pyramids

Overview

Experience the ancient wonders of Giza on a fully private tour designed around your pace and preferences. Your licensed local guide meets you at your Cairo hotel and leads you through the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — one of the world’s largest archaeological museums, home to the complete treasures of Tutankhamun.

Choose the package that suits you — Driver Only for independent explorers, Driver + Guide for a fully narrated experience, or Driver + Guide + Lunch to add a relaxed meal at a quality local restaurant. Entrance tickets can be added as an optional extra.

What You’ll See

• The Great Pyramids of Giza — Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world
• The Great Sphinx — the iconic limestone guardian of the Giza plateau
• The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — over 100,000 artifacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection
• Valley Temple (optional) — the Old Kingdom mortuary temple beside the Sphinx

Choose Your Package

All packages include private air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup & drop-off in Cairo, and bottled water.

Prices per person. Child (6–11): approx. 50% discount. Entrance tickets (~$25/person) available as optional add-on from tour settings.

Tour Highlights

• 100% private — no shared groups, no waiting
• Licensed, English-speaking local Egyptologist guide (Driver + Guide options)
• Flexible schedule — start time adjusted to your preference
• Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Cairo or Giza
• Grand Egyptian Museum access included (entrance ticket optional)
• Instant confirmation — no waiting for approval

What’s Included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cairo / Giza)
• Bottled water
• ✅ Driver + Guide options: Licensed local guide
• ✅ Driver + Guide + Lunch: Guide + lunch at local restaurant

What’s Not Included

• Entrance tickets to Pyramids, GEM, and Sphinx (~$25–$35/person — available as optional extra)
• Lunch (included only in Driver + Guide + Lunch package)
• Tips and gratuities (optional)
• Personal expenses

Practical Information

• Duration: 8–9 hours (full day)
• Start time: Flexible — typically 8:00 AM
• Pickup: Hotel lobby, Cairo or Giza
• Group type: Private only
• Confirmation: Instant
• Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I go inside the pyramids?

Yes — interior access to Khufu’s pyramid is available for an additional fee (approx. $20). Your guide can arrange this on the day.

Is the GEM included in the entrance tickets?

Yes. When you add the Entrance Tickets extra, it covers the Grand Egyptian Museum along with the Pyramids and Sphinx complex.

What’s the difference between Driver Only and Driver + Guide?

The Driver Only package gives you private transport — your driver handles logistics and parking. With Driver + Guide, you also get a licensed Egyptologist who narrates the history, answers questions, and handles ticketing on your behalf.

Where exactly is the pickup?

Your driver or guide meets you at your hotel lobby in Cairo or Giza. Just share your hotel name when booking.