Giza plateau
The Great Pyramid and the Sphinx, early in the day
5.0 on TripadvisorPrivate tour Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids Day Tour
The Giza pyramids in the morning, then the Grand Egyptian Museum and its Tutankhamun galleries, only about 2 km away, with a private Egyptologist.
- Duration
- About 8 hours
- Sites
- Giza plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum
- Pick-up
- Hotel in Cairo or Giza
- Language
- English (other languages on request)
From, per person$1056 or more travellers
- Starts any day
- Free quote, no obligation
- Change anything you like
About this tour
The Grand Egyptian Museum opened officially on 1 November 2025, and it sits about 2 km from the Giza pyramids. That makes it easy to see the monuments and the objects from the same period on one day, without a long transfer in between. It suits travellers who want the museum properly, not in a rush before a flight.
We put the pyramids first and the museum second. The plateau is cooler and quieter early, and the museum can fill your afternoon indoors, in air conditioning. The two Tutankhamun galleries are the main reason many guests come, but the museum has far more, and your guide will pick a route that fits your interests so you are not overloaded.
It is a long day with a lot of standing and walking on hard floors. It is not the right pick if you want Saqqara or the older pyramids as well, or if you are short of energy after a night flight.
Grand Hall
The 11 m, 83-tonne statue of Ramses II greets you in the atrium
Grand Staircase
About 50 m over six storeys, with more than 60 objects on its landings
Tutankhamun galleries
Two halls with 5,398 objects, including the gold mask and three coffins
Khufu's solar boats
Two boats about 4,600 years old, now shown at the museum
Timed entry
We plan around your booked museum slot so you do not queue at the door
How the day runs
- 1
Around 8:00Pickup and the Giza plateau
We leave early to reach the plateau while the light is soft. You see the Great Pyramid up close, the other two big pyramids and the Sphinx, which is 73 m long. Your guide keeps this stop to the morning, so the museum slot is never rushed.
- 2
Late morningShort transfer to the museum
The museum is about 2 km from the pyramid complex, so the car covers the distance quickly. Your guide uses the time to explain how the museum's collection ties back to what you just saw on the plateau.
- 3
MiddayThe Grand Hall and the Grand Staircase
The 11 m statue of Ramses II stands in the Grand Hall, where it was moved in 2018. Beyond it the Grand Staircase rises about 50 m with objects set along each landing, and from the upper levels you look out towards the pyramids.
- 4
AfternoonThe Tutankhamun galleries
Two of the museum's 12 halls hold the Tutankhamun collection of 5,398 objects. Your guide explains how the tomb was packed, why the gold mask is so well known, and why some rooms ask visitors to put cameras away.
- 5
Late afternoonKhufu's solar boats and return
The Khufu ships museum shows the two solar boats that were found beside the Great Pyramid, moved to the museum in 2021. After that, the car takes you back to your hotel, or to dinner if you prefer.
How much does this tour cost?
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Single traveller | $170 |
| 2 travellers | $130 |
| 3 to 5 travellers | $115 |
| 6 or more travellers | $105 |
In US dollars, per person, for a private trip. The price in your written quote, made for your dates and group, is the one that counts. International flights are not included.
What’s included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to the Giza plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum, booked for your date and time slot
- Bottled water
- Taxes and service charges
Not included
- Entry inside the Great Pyramid (extra ticket, bought on the day)
- Optional add-ons sold by the museum, such as the evening show
- Lunch and drinks
- Tips
Booking policies
Important information
Museum hours and timing
The galleries are open from 9:00 to 18:00 on most days, and to 21:00 on Saturday and Wednesday. Last entry is one hour before closing, and entry is by timed slot, so we choose your slot first and plan the plateau around it.
Bags and cameras
Bags larger than 40 x 40 cm go to the cloakroom. Personal photos are allowed, but not flash, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks or drones, and photography is not allowed in marked areas of the Tutankhamun galleries.
Tickets and changes
Museum tickets are for one date and time, with one entry and no re-entry, and are non-refundable. Give us your travel date as early as you can, so we can book your slot. The museum's own guided-tour ticket is a shared group tour, not a private one. Its published rules cover tour guides who accompany a group and say they pay the guided-tour difference at the ticket office, and we arrange the tickets and the guide's entry with the museum when we book.
Comfort
Allow for up to four hours inside the museum, and wear comfortable shoes. The floors are hard and the distances are long.
Payment and deposit
- Prices are in US dollars and the price in your written quote is the one that counts.
- The deposit is 30 percent of the total price (50 percent for trips that start from 18 December to 5 January).
- The balance is due 15 days before arrival. If you book later than that, the full amount confirms the booking.
- Payment instructions come with your written quote.
Cancellation and refund
Send every cancellation by email so that we can confirm it in writing. The charge is a percentage of the tour price, and anything you paid above it is refunded.
| Days before arrival | Normal dates | 18 Dec to 5 Jan |
|---|---|---|
| Until 61 days | 20% | 35% |
| 60 to 31 days | 35% | 50% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 75% |
| 14 to 1 days, or no-show | 100% | 100% |
A bank and payment fee of 6 percent is deducted from every refund. Full rules: terms and policies.
Children
- Children under 3 travel free.
- Children from 3 to 11.99 years pay 50 percent of the tour price.
- From 12 years, travellers pay the adult price.
Please give the age of every child at the time of travel when you ask for a quote.
Travel tips
Know before you go
Start early
Pickup around 8:00 gets you to the pyramids before the heat and the coach groups.
Wear
Closed shoes, a hat and sunscreen, expect sand, steps and uneven ground.
Extra tickets
Entry inside the Great Pyramid is an optional ticket bought on the day.
Photos
Photos are free outdoors; some tombs charge for cameras. Drones are not allowed.
Traveller reviews
What our travellers say
A Fantastic Tour of Egypt
“The entire trip was seamlessly executed.”
Best tour guide!!
“He made our trip to the pyramids and Alexandria fun and memorable.”
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FAQ
Questions about this tour
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and a real person from our team will answer.
Which comes first, the pyramids or the museum?
The pyramids, usually. They are better in the cool morning light, and the museum is an indoor afternoon. On Saturday and Wednesday, when the galleries stay open late, we can reverse the order if you prefer.
Is four hours enough in the museum?
It covers the main halls, the staircase and the Tutankhamun galleries. The museum has over 100,000 objects, so no single visit sees everything.
Can I see the Tutankhamun mask?
Yes, it is in the Tutankhamun galleries, along with the three coffins. Photography is restricted in parts of those galleries, so your guide will tell you what is permitted.
Is the museum suitable for children?
Yes. The museum has a Children's Museum for ages 6 to 12, and its ticket rules exempt children under six from admission, although they still pay the guided-tour difference. Children must stay with an adult at all times.
Can the museum ticket be bought on the day?
Do not count on it. The museum sells timed tickets through its official site, so we plan around a booked slot.
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