Private Half-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx by Camel
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Private Half-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx by Camel
By Emo Tours Egypt
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Ages 6-99
Duration: 4–5 hours
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Highlights
- Bottle Water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Camel Ride at Giza Pyramids is always included 30 mint
- Private Tour
- Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
- Entry/Admission - Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
- Entry/Admission - Khafre's Pyramid
- Entry/Admission - Menkaure Pyramid
- Entry/Admission - Great Sphinx
- Entry/Admission - Gizeh Plateau
- Entry/Admission - Panoramic View of the Pyramids
What's not included- Tipping
- Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional)
- Tour guide (Optional)
- Entry Fees (Optional)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting at the lobby area and he will be holding a sign showing our company name Emo Tours
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Cairo Intl Airport, Cairo Egypt
- Sphinx International Airport, 4V5Q+583, ابوغالب ،, إمبابة، Kerdasa, Giza Governorate, Egypt
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10726P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10726P5
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- Excursion115034732970 contributionsAmazing tour of Giza!Had a fantastic time, our tour guide was very knowledgeablle and friendly. Definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a hassle free, safe tour in Cairo. A very reliable and great alternative to booking through your hotel, couldnt recommend highly enough!Written 26 March 2025
- 270maneeshr0 contributionsTerrible Experience – Avoid Like the PlagueWe booked a full-day tour from Aswan to Luxor with Emo Tours, expecting a smooth experience. Instead, it was a complete letdown. For $210 (two people), we were promised a guided tour and lunch while visiting two temples from 9 AM to 5:30 PM. The real issue? Lunch. At 1 PM, we asked the driver about it, and he told us it was scheduled for 2 PM. Turns out, no reservation had been made, and the actual plan was to have lunch in Aswan at 4:45 PM—right at the end of the tour. Absolutely unacceptable after a full day of travel. To make matters worse, we had previously booked with Emo Tours via Viator and had a decent experience. But booking directly with them? A completely different story. The service and guide quality were significantly worse. We reached out to their support on WhatsApp, but honestly, for $105 per person, this tour was a complete rip-off. Do yourself a favor and book with someone else.Written 25 March 2025
- Paradise7527400 contributionsGreat experienceThe camel ride was amazing! It was great to ride a camel with the view of the piramide! My guide, Kiro, was very friendly and always available to take a lot of pictures during the tour. I suggest this tour!!!Written 24 March 2025
- 911mikaelag0 contributionsCan't missed it!One of the most remarkable experiences ever! If you want to know Egypt you can't miss these locations. Again, Emo Tours provided us an amazing experience, from picking us at the hotel, provinding an incridible guide, Khalaf who were super kind and dedicated! He was able to teach us everything about these places and was essential for our experience. Besides that, water was provided and a car with air conditing took us location to location. Defenitely, recommed Emo Tours to help anyone to get to know the Pyramides!Written 24 March 2025
- 911mikaelag0 contributionsExperiência única!The experience were great from the begging! Hamada was very kind and arranged everything for us. Emo tour picked us at out hotel and left us at the cruise (The Pharaos). The cruise was very pretty and the decoration screamed Egypt. The buffet had many options and the food was very good with various deserts. The attractions were very nice and the experience worth every second, really recommend it for those who what to had a fun and cosy experience with family and friends. At the end, Hamada took us back to the hotel. We had a great experience with Emo Tour :P)Written 24 March 2025
- Eva P0 contributionsCharming felucca ride on NileThe boat ride on the Nile was lovely, a great escape from the busy capital. Our guide Mustafa was very friendly and helpful. The boat ride on the felucca was really charming, would definitely recommend!Written 24 March 2025
- 626susanah0 contributionsDriver Never Showed Up - Wouldn't Refund Money.We booked multiple tours/ events on-line with EMO Tours in Cairo. We had issues with every pickup, where drivers went to the wrong pickup location and/or were significantly late. At the heart of these issues was EMO not providing either client or driver with the other’s contact information. We later learned that EMO forbid sharing contact information in fear that a client could setup future tours directly with a guide/ driver without EMO getting the revenue. Instead, we had to communicate with the EMO front office acting as the “middleman.” This “relayed” communication became even more fractured outside of regular business hours. The above resulted in delays and miscommunication, along with our anxiety and escalating frustration. For one evening event; we would’ve been at least ½ hour late for a one-hour Sound & Light show. With an absent driver, we cancelled and asked for (but never received) a refund. I documented and registered a dispute with my credit card company using a WhatsApp log as evidence of the smattered communication we had with the front office (either the driver was lying to the front office, or the front office was giving us affirmations while being ignorant of the situation).Written 24 March 2025
- R6307AOpaulf0 contributionsAmazing ancient culture!Great tour, very easy to organise and super friendly, knowledgeable guide in Ahmed Essam. He knew all the best things to do at each location and we were very well looked after. Punctual and very nice car, safe driving. We took our two young kids and had a brilliant time. Detour to the papyrus shop was good, nobody was pushy, nice atmosphere. Very good lunch included.Written 24 March 2025
- BokangBee0 contributionsBest ride everBest tour and ride ever. First time on a quad bike and it was so awesome. Tour was amazing and relaxed. I loved every moment, from the private car pick up at the hotel to the quad bikes and the rides to the pyramids with amazing picturesWritten 24 March 2025
- 538bigj0 contributionsPerfect desert tripIt was an amazing trip! Hassan is very good and interesting guide. He came so warm atmosphere and nice friendly conversation. Tour was full of perfect experience. Three beautiful deserts - stunning views. And the finale step was sunset in the black desert. The camp was perfect with good food and nice houses. The day was ended by sitting next to camp fire telling different stories and drinking tasty teaWritten 24 March 2025
- garydennismrh0 contributionsWorst Driver Ever !!!!In late January 2025, we did a full-day road trip to Alexandria. Our driver “Hussein” spent 2/3 of the time on the freeway (including on the way back to Cairo) using one hand on his cell phone to dial/ answer/ speak with various people; while speeding up to 30 kilometers over the speed limit (both illegal). For us, his most repetitive and grueling conversations were consoling a woman who had screaming children in the background. Our driver knew so little English that no matter what I said or how I motioned he didn’t get it that my wife was cold and wanted him to roll up his windows and turn on the heater. His astounding response to us was “Cafe”? We met our guide in Alexandria (helpful and knowledgeable, but only spoke at each point-of-interest). She was dismayed when our driver’s car was at one of our stops; but he wasn’t. He showed up 15 minutes later with two other men???Written 23 March 2025
- donnabreu10 contributionsNiceWe had a great time, visited everything that was listed. A wider and more detailed explanation of sites would be awesome.Written 22 March 2025
- 825jeanettew0 contributionsBrilliant/ amazing activity for touristsNice ambiance.. lovely buffet food & show was very entertaining.. We really enjoyed this activity . Our tour guide was Hassan Adel , a very nice guy, very friendly, chatty & made us felt safe from picking us up from our hotel & back. It’s our best night in Cairo. We will surely recommend this tour to our friendsWritten 22 March 2025
- pritpaln20180 contributionsA must do in CairoWhat a beautiful evening cruise on The Nile. We had Mohamed and Aya as our host pick up and drop off to ensure a smooth transition on and off boat. Music and entertainment was five star. A true immersion into Egyptian culture and upbeat vibes. We felt safe and had a lot of fun. Food for a dinner cruise was very good. Great selection for appetizers, dinner and dessert. Would thoroughly recommend this particular tour and it’s polite and courteous on time service. A must do. And very classy.Written 21 March 2025
- katrinasU6591HX0 contributionsAmazing experience having a personal guide touring CairoMeena was an amazing tour guide. She made our trip the best experience ever! She had a vast wealth of knowledge about each place we went to, from the Mesuems to the pyramids. She always brought a lot of energy to her tours, which kept us having a great time while we hit so many places in a short amount of days.Written 21 March 2025
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Bilguun B
3 contributions
Jul 2022
I booked a half-day trip in early July 2022 and the tour guide picked me up from the airport on time and guided me through the city. Picking up this tour was one of the most thoughtful decisions I made as I was satisfied with the service. It is recommended for everyone, especially for those who have a short time stay in Cairo.
The tour guide, Ayman Gabry, was friendly and knowledgeable about Egypt's history, and willingly explained everything I asked. Again, Ayman, thanks for the tour.
The tour guide, Ayman Gabry, was friendly and knowledgeable about Egypt's history, and willingly explained everything I asked. Again, Ayman, thanks for the tour.
Written 9 August 2022
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Dear our valued customer
Thank you for your support and we would like to inform that we are taking every measure to ensure better service and greater customer satisfaction at all time .
Ido wish to welcome you and your family in one of our tours soon
Best regards,
Emo Tours Egypt
Written 11 August 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Petr Z
Prague, Czech Republic8 contributions
The place itself is magnificent and I am certainly happy that we got a private guide to avoid a lot of hassle at this area. Our tour guide Ehab was on time, and was actually a great photographer so my wife was very happy. He was not pushing us into doing anything we did not want to or to buy anything which I appreciated, let us take our phase and made an extra stop in pharmacy and other shop when we needed it.
The only reason I cannot give 5* is that compare to other guides, he did not share a lot of knowledge of the place, just very basic, kind of rushed going through the main area and stated Napoleon destroying the nose of Sphinx as a fact which is already known as highly unlikely. And if I wouldn't ask a lot questions myself since I am very curious about the place, I wouldn't learn almost anything.
However, I would still recommend the tour itself and Ehab himself if you wish to have a well organized basic kind of laid back introduction to Giza's highlights and very nice (though many cheezy) photos.
The only reason I cannot give 5* is that compare to other guides, he did not share a lot of knowledge of the place, just very basic, kind of rushed going through the main area and stated Napoleon destroying the nose of Sphinx as a fact which is already known as highly unlikely. And if I wouldn't ask a lot questions myself since I am very curious about the place, I wouldn't learn almost anything.
However, I would still recommend the tour itself and Ehab himself if you wish to have a well organized basic kind of laid back introduction to Giza's highlights and very nice (though many cheezy) photos.
Written 4 April 2022
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Jarred R
5 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
The most unbelievable experience. The half day tour of the pyramids was everything my friends and I ever could have asked for. Our tour guide, Osama, was very informative and made sure we felt safe the whole time. We took pictures and got to touch the great pyramid of Giza, rode camels, and had an incredible lunch. Everything about Emo tours is impeccable and they are great with communicating through WhatsApp before the tour. Highly recommend!!
Written 27 May 2022
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Dear Valued Guest,
In this time of gratitude, we give thanks for you. We value your patronage and appreciate your confidence in us. Counting you among our customers is something for which we are especially grateful. So On behalf of all of us at EMO TOURS EGYPT,
We wish you a good day ,Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
EMO TOURS EGYPT
Written 31 May 2022
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Paradise276409
1 contribution
Nov 2022 • Solo
It was a nice but rushed trip. I got a message at the appointed time that the driver is waiting outside the hotel instead of in the lobby. After some coordination I met the person who told me that he's the guide and will also be driving since his driver had a minor accident earlier. The guide/driver spoke ok English and shared some basic facts about the pyramids. He was very nice but a bit rushed. We had very little time by the pyramids. The guide gave me exactly minutes by the Sphinx. The entire trip including the camel ride lasted 3 hour 40 minutes. It was heartbreaking to see the person in charge of the camel was a 10 year old kid. I truly feel for all the people involved in this tour operator but I'll try a different one next time.
Written 20 November 2022
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Sightsee65491220916
9 contributions
Fantastic experience in short time. The guide Mahmoud Anwar Was really super, he was so kind, he give a lot of useful historical information. Moreover he sowed me wonderful places to take photos. Top top guide!!! The driver Ahmed was super and kind. I strongly suggest them!
Written 20 January 2023
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Dear our valued customer
Thank you for your support and we would like to inform that we are taking every measure to ensure better service and greater customer satisfaction at all time .
Ido wish to welcome you and your family in one of our tours soon ^_^
Best regards,
Emo Tours Egypt
Written 21 January 2023
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Răzvan
2 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Amazing! Thank you Mohamed Hamed! The perfect guide. He gave us an awesome tour with a lot of info + shopping. He took care of us to not get ripped off and took us away from turist shopping areas in the heart of Cairo and at local businesses which was exctly what we wanted and what everyone who wants to connect with the soul of Cairo needs. Thank you again Mohamed and hope to see you again! P.S. Pro-tip: if you don’t need a guide in Cairo but you need a great photographer, Mohamed is your guy ;) 10/10.
Written 9 April 2021
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Dear Our Valued customer
Please allow me to express Our sincere appreciation and thanks for your detailed review We are sure that Without your review, it would not have been possible at all for any other travelers to know about who we are and the services we offer
We Much appreciated
Yours truly
EMO TOURS EGYPT
Written 9 April 2021
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Petra V
Bucharest, Romania1 contribution
We planed with them all our tours in Egypt. We visited Luxor Temples, Giza Pyramids. Also ve arranged with them private transfer from Hurghada to Luxor, hot air balloon trip and a Nile dinner cruise in Cairo. Everything was great, they did everythig they promised. Also what I liked is that they did not insisted to sell us other things like the egyptians use to do. All the cars for theese activities were new and clean with AC. Their guides are friendly and knows a lot of things about Egypt history.
The only not so good thing was the lunch restaurant of Giza Pyramids tour and that the guide was late with more than half an hour.
The only not so good thing was the lunch restaurant of Giza Pyramids tour and that the guide was late with more than half an hour.
Written 12 March 2023
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Dear our valued customer
We are pleased you were so happy with your tour experience and thank you for your fabulous compliments for the excellent service you received from our team,y as well as for your recommendation.
we look forward to welcoming you back .
Gratefully
Emo Tours Egypt
Written 16 March 2023
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cleofilms
West Hollywood, CA68 contributions
Great visit with our very knowledgeable guide mamdouh kamal and driver Hamid! We were picked up on time at our hotel for our private tour, van was very clean and new and very safe. Our guide skipped the line when we arrived at the pyramids and gave us a very detailed visit. Highly recommend!
Written 28 March 2022
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Dear our valued customer
Thank you for your support and we would like to inform that we are taking every measure to ensure better service and greater customer satisfaction at all time .
Ido wish to welcome you and your family in one of our tours soon ^_^
Best regards,
Emo Tours Egypt
Written 7 April 2022
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Melanie U
7 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
We had a great day with Ahmed elsayed. He told us so much about the egyptian history and could anwser all our questions. He also takes alot of pictures to provide you with alot of great memories.
The only thing we didnt like was the experience with the seller of the papyrus shop were weve been at the end.
If you wanna have a fun and insteresting day make sure to ask for Ahmed Elsayed :)
The only thing we didnt like was the experience with the seller of the papyrus shop were weve been at the end.
If you wanna have a fun and insteresting day make sure to ask for Ahmed Elsayed :)
Written 23 February 2021
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Dear customer
Thank you for your review
We thrilled your time with us was so amazing! we endeavor to go above and beyond to ensure our guests have a memorable experience. It’s not surprising that Ahmed took such wonderful care of you and made you feel so valued. She is an important member of our team.
We look forward to seeing you again soon for another fantastic experience! Have a beautiful day!
Sincerely,
Emo Tours Egypt
Written 25 February 2021
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betty l
Brampton, Canada10,507 contributions
Sept 2022
I was very lucky to have booked a tour managed by Sayed Mahmoud. He not only was an excellent tour but also a good photographer. All the important places we visited he asked me to pose and he took great photos for me. Thank you also to his driver Taha. Definitely a good Layover Tour to book when you have a short stop over in Cairo. Thank your Sayed and Taha!
Written 9 September 2022
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Dear Our Valued Customer
First of all we would like to convey our heartiest thanks to you for your wonderful Feedback We are sure that Without your Feedback, it would not have been possible at all for any other travelers to know about who we are
we are happy that you enjoyed the day
We appreciate your time and efforts in Providing a feedback to us .
Thank you
Kind regards,
Emo Tours Egypt
Written 13 September 2022
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I have a service animal, are they allowed for this activity? Need to know before I book.
Written 2 November 2020
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Ireland
If i get this ticket can i get explaination and guide about inside pyramid??
Written 9 November 2019
The guide is well educated on the history of the pyramids and building of them. There is a separate admission fee to go into the Great Pyramid, but we did not want to wait in the line. Included in the tour is access to the queens pyramid (smaller but still a pyramid - and the only pyramid made for a queen).
All in all the tour was excellent, and the guide would allow you to pick and choose other optional tours if you wanted them.
Written 9 November 2019
Will there be time to enter any, or possibly all of the pyramids?
Written 26 August 2019
The tour includes access to the queen's pyramid ( the smaller pyramid and the only one ever made for a queen ) but you can pay an entrance fee and go into the Great Pyramid. We did not as the line was too long. I believe ONLY the Great Pyramid (Ramses II) is open to the public.
Written 9 November 2019
Is it possible to book this tour and be picked up and dropped off at the Cairo International Airport?
Written 11 September 2018
Yes. Just work with the company. They advertise for that scenario.
Written 12 September 2018
Hello! I was curious about how much time is spent riding the camels?
Thank you!
Written 29 May 2018
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