The 15 Best Half-Day Tours in Cairo

1.Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,891 reviews · 5 hours · from $50Our pick

Half-day Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist, hotel pickup, photo stops, and optional Great Pyramid entry.

“All well arranged with Amir who was very patient and it didn’t feel rushed. He also have us good advice to ensure that weren’t harassed during the tour. In the end we were dropped off at another location based upon our request which was really appreciated. Overall, good tour and would def recommend.”

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2.Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private or Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,424 reviews · 4 hours - 2 days · from $30

Half-day private or group tour of Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with air-conditioned pickup, entry fees, and photo help, from $30.

“The sightseeing was amazing , Ahmed was the friendliest guy I know , he was really helpful too , no lines , no waiting . I would recommend 100% .”

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3.Cairo Guided Half-Day Tour of Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · from $40Top rated

Half-day Egyptologist tour to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx from Cairo or Giza, small group with pickup and entrance options.

“I didn’t realize that I had booked a private tour. When Amir showed up at my hotel in Cairo and announced that he would be my guide for the tour. But I thought I’m here to see the Pyramids so it doesn’t matter if I go alone or with a group. Amir was super nice and knowledgeable. Just made me feel at ease. I’m so glad I went and had an amazing time.”

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4.Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 251 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Private 5-hour tour of Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili, with an Egyptologist guide, major Coptic Christian sites, a synagogue stop, and smart bazaar time.

“Essam was an incredible guide who has a strong passion for Egyptian history and cares that the people he guides has a deeper understanding and appreciation for Egyptian history. Well done!”

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5.Private Half-Day Tour To Giza Pyramids And Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 210 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Private half-day Giza tour with hotel pickup, A/C transfers, pyramid walk, Sphinx visit, and guide photos for $55.

“Amazing to say the least! The guide was highly knowledgeable, extremely helpful and went out of her way to show us places outside the tour. She was very accommodating of our needs and did an amazing job to ensure we had a good experience. A lot of thanks to her for this!”

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6.Half-day Tour in Churches of Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $40

Explore Cairo’s Coptic churches and synagogues with a small-group guide, hotel pickup, and entrance fees, including the Hanging Church.

“Our tour guide Abanoub was exceptional. He contacted us right away and was prompt on his arrival. I explained that we had two ladies with disabilities and he was very compassionate about their needs. The tour was excellent since Abanoub Read more”

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7.Half-Day private Tour to Dahshur Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · from $8Best value

Private half-day tour from Cairo to Dahshur, Saqqara and Memphis with door-to-door pickup. Optional guide, tickets and lunch.

“Excellent! Would recommend! Our guy took us to all the pyramids and allowed us the time to go inside of them!”

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8.Private Half-Day Local Market and Souq Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 167 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

A private 4-hour Cairo market walk with an A/C driver, bargaining tips, Khan el-Khalili and Tent Market stops, and kushari lunch included.

“Sabra was our tour guide and he made our tour fun, lively and full. He showed us around, let us tried great food and drinks and helped us took great and memorable pictures. Overall a great experience seeing the old local market and souq. Highly recommendable. 😀”

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9.Half-Day Cairo Sightseeing Tour to Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 121 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Half-day Giza tour with hotel pickup to the Great Pyramid, Chephren’s Pyramid, Valley Temple, and the Sphinx with an Egyptology guide.

“Nader was an excellent guide. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and brought the history of the pyramids to life. It was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this excursion and requesting Nader as your guide.”

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10.Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx: Private Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Private 4-hour Giza tour with an Egyptologist: Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinos, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple.

“Ahmed is a really great tour guide. He is funny, engaging, and interesting-easily held our attention for the whole time of the tour. He picked us up promptly at our hotel and drove us to Giza. We had a chance to go into the Pyramid of Cheops with Ahmed taking our pictures when we came out. He is super knowledgeable and personable. Next we went to the plateau where he showed us the amazing views of all three pyramids. It is hot so definitely bring water. Then we went to the Sphinx and Ahmed had us pose for some really funny pictures. Then we grabbed a bite and finished by…”

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11.Half-day Trip to Pyramids and the Sphinx with Camel ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $60

Private half-day tour to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple with hotel pickup and a 25-minute camel ride for $60.

“Mina was a really warm and personable guide. He was very communicative, and was also willing to be flexible (the day before, we asked to move the tour start time by an hour and he was totally game). Mina was super enthusiastic about helping you take the best pictures/viRead more”

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12.Private Half-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx by Camel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $8

Private half-day Giza pyramids and Sphinx camel tour from Cairo, with hotel pickup, guided history, 30-min ride, and views.

“This was a great tour and the guide was very focused on showing us the key highlights and ensuring we felt we had enough time in each spot.”

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13.Private Half-Day Pyramids Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 4 hours · from $118

Private half-day Giza pyramids tour with a dedicated Egyptologist guide, photographer, camel ride, and optional add-ons like pyramid entry and lunch.

“This tour was masterfully curated from beginning to end. Samaa has a wonderful aura & affable personality. Samaa is incredibly knowledgeable with radiant energy . Samaa intuitively found all the picturesque spots to capture perfect pics and vids . Speaking of which the photographer Eslam was phenomenal bringing out the best of every portrait. Samaa Eslam & the driver Ahmed were a perfect pairing to make sure everything was attended to . I was picked up from my hotel, and able to view all 3 pyramids, & the sphinx , ride a camel , see papyrus be made, get souvenirs & be driven back to the airport on time for…”

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14.Half-Day to the Major-League Giza Pyramids & the Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $104

Half-day tour from Alexandria to Cairo for the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, with A/C pickup, lunch, small-group size, and key fees included.

“We had a great time on our guided tour around the Saqqara and Giza pyramids. We also stopped by an authentic papyrus gallery and bought a very affordable piece of Egyptian art! The lunch was very good and the van was air conditioned (thank goodness) and well-marRead more”

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15.Cairo Half-Day Tour to The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $8

Half-day guided visit to Egypt's Egyptian Museum in Cairo with an Egyptologist, hotel pickup, and key King Tut highlights.

“Mohammed arrived on time and delivered excellent service throughout the tour. He helped us navigate the Egyptian museum of antiquities effectively and dropped fascinating historical anecdotes whenever needed. His knowledge about Egyptian culture, history and mythology is remarkable, which made the visit captivating.”

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