Giza Pyramid Complex
Giza Pyramid Complex
Last updated 2026-10-30
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
Khufu's Great Pyramid was the tallest human structure for nearly 4,000 years; its interior chamber is reached by a narrow passage. Khafre's pyramid still has part of its limestone casing at the top. The Sphinx faces east below the plateau. The site is exposed and hot; go at opening, bring water, and ignore touts offering camel rides without an agreed price. Metro to Giza plus a taxi, or a hotel tour, is the usual approach.
Ticket Price
Foreign adult around EGP 700 (2026; prices change - check at the gate or official site); students around EGP 350. Great Pyramid interior costs extra (around EGP 1,000); Khafre and Menkaure interiors around EGP 130 each. Card payment only.
Opening Hours
Daily 8:00-17:00 (winter 8:00-16:00); last entry about 30 minutes before closing. The Sound and Light Show is a separate evening ticket.
Transportation
Metro line 2 to Giza, then a taxi or Uber to the plateau, about 30-45 minutes from downtown Cairo; tours usually include hotel pickup.
Best Season
In Egypt, visit Giza Pyramid Complex in Nov-Mar; May-Sep is extremely hot.
Pro Tip: Go early and agree on a guide
Local Tips You'd Only Learn After Visiting
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Go early and agree on a guide The site opens early and the heat builds quickly. Enter at opening, decide whether you want to go inside a pyramid, and agree on the guide's fee before starting.
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Frequently Asked Questions3 questions
It was built around 2560 BC for Pharaoh Khufu, using about 2.3 million limestone blocks, and was the tallest human structure for nearly 4,000 years. The exact construction method is still debated.
The Great Pyramid interior costs about EGP 1,000 extra; Khafre and Menkaure interiors are about EGP 130 each. Tickets are separate, card only, and sell out early.
The Sphinx is a limestone statue with a lion's body and a human head, likely representing Pharaoh Khafre, carved around 2500 BC. It faces east and is about 20 m high.