How do I get from Cairo to Giza Pyramids?

To get there, you can take a 60 minute Cairo airport taxi ride or a 1 hour 50 minute bus ride. However, it's worth noting that there's no direct bus, so you will need to take the 111 or 381 bus to Ramses Train Station, change to the Metro Line 2 train to Sadaki Mekki and then take another public bus to the Pyramids.



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How to Get from Cairo Airport to Giza by Taxi (recommended for speed, without a guide) If you are going straight from Cairo Airport to Giza, this likely will cost around 10–15 US dollars in a taxi, and takes around 60 minutes.

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Normal taxi fare between Downtown Cairo to Giza Pyramids is about 30 LE (Egyptian Pounds) and may take you up to 60-90 minutes, depending on traffic. -Another very cheap option to reach Giza is by public bus.

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The Pyramids of Giza sit about 11 miles southwest of downtown Cairo on the Giza Plateau and are open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public transportation is not available within walking distance, so it's best to drive, hail a taxi or take a bus tour to the site.

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- How long you'll need at the Pyramids: Plan for at least 4–5 hours to leisurely explore the Giza Complex. If you purchase tickets to enter the different pyramids and visit the cemeteries and tombs as well, you can easily spend 7+ hours there.

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You can book an Uber to take you to the Pyramids. It is both convenient and also will not involve haggling for the price. When booking the cab, remember to pick the entrance you wish to use. There are two entrances to the Giza Complex - the Great Pyramid entrance, or the Sphinx entrance.

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The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx can be found 20 km south of Cairo (approximately a half an hour drive).

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A tuk-tuk fare would range from 1 EGP to 10 EGP, depending on your destination. It is always advisable to negotiate on a price with the driver before taking the ride.

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The Pyramids of Giza are open from 7 AM to 6 PM from April to September and from 8 AM to 4 PM between October to March. We recommend you arrive early in the morning and visit during weekdays to explore to the fullest with comparatively fewer crowds.

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The best clothing to wear for visiting the pyramids in Egypt would be airy clothes like loose dresses or pants, a loose fitting shirt or blouse with long sleeves and comfortable shoes.

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Adult tickets are 80 Egyptian pounds ($9) per person, while student tickets cost 40 Egyptian pounds (less than $5) each. All tickets include entrance into the Great Sphinx's temples, as well as access to the adjacent pyramids.

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Lower Body Clothing If you plan on going for a camel ride or horse ride at the Pyramids of Giza, then a pair of loose fitting long pants would probably be better than a full length dress or even a shorter dress. Tourists are not required to follow any particular dress code to visit the pyramids in Egypt.

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Some tourists planning a Great Sphinx of Giza tour wonder if you can go inside og the Great Sphinx enclosure. It is possible, but only during our tour of the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx.

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The interiors of all three pyramids of Giza are open to visitors, but each requires the purchase of a separate ticket. Although tourists were once able to freely climb the pyramids, that is now illegal. Offenders face up to three years in prison as penalty.

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In addition to being up to date on routine vaccines, travelers to Egypt should obtain hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines. Detailed Egypt-specific travel advice can be found on the Egypt destination page.

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Passport and Visas: U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Egypt. U.S. citizens can obtain a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for a 25 USD fee. A multiple entry visa is also obtainable for 60 USD.

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We get this question a lot at Osiris Tours. In short, Americans and other visitors can rest easy: yes, Egypt is a safe country for tourists.

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