Destinations
Giza & Pyramids Visitor Guide: Tickets, Timing & Tips
The Pyramids are on every bucket list. Here's how to visit them well, without the tourist traps.
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The Pyramids of Giza sit on the western edge of Cairo — Giza is technically its own city but functionally part of the capital. Visiting is straightforward if you plan for the heat, the crowds and the persistent touts.
Best time to visit
The plateau is open daily from 8am with last entry at 4pm. Arrive at opening or mid-afternoon to avoid tour bus crowds and the worst heat. Winter (November–March) is by far the most comfortable season.
Tickets & access
- Giza plateau area entry — 700 EGP adult, 350 EGP student (official rate for foreign visitors).
- Great Pyramid (Khufu) interior — 1,000 EGP adult, 500 EGP student, on top of the area-entry ticket and sold in limited daily slots.
- Pyramid of Menkaure interior — 280 EGP adult, 140 EGP student; the Pyramid of Khafre is ticketed separately at the gate. The Solar Boat Museum on the plateau has closed — Khufu's boat is now displayed inside the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Egyptian nationals pay 60 EGP adult / 30 EGP student for area entry. Buy tickets at the entrance or via the official portal at egymonuments.gov.eg, where card and QR e-tickets are now the norm.
The Grand Egyptian Museum
GEM is next to the Giza plateau. Its official visitor page, checked on 25 October 2026, lists galleries open 9am–6pm on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9am–9pm on Wednesday and Saturday. Last entry is one hour before gallery closing: 5pm normally and 8pm on late-opening days. This is a last-entry cutoff, not a separately confirmed ticket-sales deadline. Check the official GEM visitor and ticketing pages for current admission fees, ticket inclusions and any special-day hours before booking, and allow several hours for your visit.
Camels, horses and touts
Camel and horse rides are a Giza tradition but a common scam source. If you want one, agree a price in writing before mounting and never pay upfront for a return trip. Better: book through your hotel or a licensed operator.
Getting there & staying online
Check Uber or Careem for availability and the quoted fare from your pickup to Giza; traffic can substantially affect the journey. Agree the fare before departure if using a taxi. An Egypt eSIM helps with maps where its supported networks have coverage.
Frequently asked questions
- How much are Giza Pyramids tickets?
- 700 EGP for a foreign adult and 350 EGP for a student, covering the plateau, the Sphinx and the outdoor area. Going inside the Great Pyramid costs a further 1,000 EGP (500 EGP student).
- Can I go inside the Great Pyramid?
- Yes — 1,000 EGP for adults and 500 EGP for students on top of the area-entry ticket, with daily numbers capped. It's cramped and hot but a bucket-list moment.
- Is there a metro to the Pyramids?
- Not directly. Take Line 2 to Cairo University and Uber the rest.
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