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15 Private Tours in Egypt to Build a Day Around

121 tours  ·  from $7 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Cairo: Pyramids & Great Sphinx Private Tour with Camel Ride - Hotel pickup keeps the morning simple
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Cairo: Pyramids & Great Sphinx Private Tour with Camel Ride

1.Pyramids & Great Sphinx Private Tour with Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,335 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $48Our pick

Visit the Great Pyramid, the pyramids of Chephren and Mykrenes, and the Great Sphinx with a private English-speaking Egyptologist. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, photo help, and a 10 or 30-minute camel ride are included. Some options add the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Memphis, a felucca ride, or quad biking.

“We had an absolutely outstanding experience with Ezz El-Din Rashdan. From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized and we felt extremely well taken care of. The tour of the Pyramids and the Sphinx was truly unforgettable. Ezz explained everything in great detail and made the history come alive with his extensive knowledge and passion. We learned so much while never feeling overwhelmed — his way of explaining complex historical facts was clear, engaging, and very interesting. What made the experience even more special was his very pleasant and friendly manner. He was professional, patient, and always attentive to our needs. We felt completely comfortable and appreciated througho...”

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Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar - Lunch gives the day a needed pause
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Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar

2.Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,931 reviews · from $49Top rated

Spend a full day with a private Egyptologist guide and driver at Giza, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and Khan el Khalili. The $49 tour includes lunch, transport, selected entrance fees, and a 30-minute camel ride. Guides such as Manar, Fatima, Zenab, and Mahmoud Hoka are frequently praised for clear explanations and personal service.

“Our tour guide made efficient use of time to make sure we had every opportunity possible to enjoy our day”

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Private ViP all-inclusive Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Inside Pyramid - The three pyramids: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure
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Private ViP all-inclusive Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Inside Pyramid

3.Private ViP all-inclusive Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Inside Pyramid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,448 reviews · from $14

Spend about six hours exploring Giza with a private Egyptologist guide and hotel transfers. The VIP option adds lunch, a 30-minute camel ride, site admission, and entry to Menkaure’s Pyramid. Great guides include Sam, Gamal, Sayed, and Nassar, though inclusions should be confirmed before booking.

“This is something not to be missed when in Cairo. There were no words to explain the experience especially camel riding.”

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Private Guided Tour to Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx - The pyramid panorama and the best photographs
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Private guided tour to Giza Pyramids, and Great Sphinx

4.Private guided tour to Giza Pyramids, and Great Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,755 reviews · from $35

This private 4 to 5-hour Giza tour pairs hotel pickup with an Egyptologist guide, pyramid visits, a 20-minute camel ride, classic photo stops, lunch, water, and the Great Sphinx. Guides such as Islam, Sameh, Mona, Mohamed, and Haitham have earned praise for clear explanations, flexible pacing, and family-friendly help.

“This was an ideal tour for us as we had a 7hour layover in Cairo. Our flight was delayed by an hour but our driver Hijazi waited for us and picked us up from the airport with a cold drink ready for us! Our tour guide Haitham was very friendly, knowledgable and passionate about Egypt and the pyramids and we learned a lot from the tour. Both Hijazi and Haitham allowed us to completely relax and not have to worry about timings, tickets, queues or missing anything which was perfect! Would highly recommend this tour!”

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Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids &Great Sphinx with Private Tour Guide - The three pyramids from the Giza Plateau
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Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids &Great Sphinx with Private Tour Guide

5.Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids &Great Sphinx with Private Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,608 reviews · from $40

Visit the Giza Pyramids, Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, Valley Temple, panoramic viewpoint, and Great Sphinx with a private guide. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and optional camel ride or lunch are available. Guides such as Mostafa, Summer, Ola, and Asmaa are praised for history, photos, and family-friendly care.

“We loved this tour of the pyramids of Giza. Great tour guide Eid Nagi was very informative and had excellent knowledge of Egypt history. Driver Abdul was very courteous and drove us safely through the streets of Cairo. We recommend this tour.”

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Private tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum with Local Lunch - Meeting your guide and driver in Cairo
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Private tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum with Local Lunch

6.Private tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum with Local Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,530 reviews · from $33

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide and driver visiting the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum. Guides such as Nevin, Ahmed, Marco, Ebrahim, and Mohammed Samy are praised for clear explanations, photo help, and local know-how. Falafel or koshary, bottled water, and hotel pickup are included, while entering the Great Pyramid costs extra.

“We had a great tour with Mohammed Samy who was incredibly knowledgeable and showed us the best sites”

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Cairo Airport Private Arrival/Departure Transfer to any address/hotel in Cairo - The drive through Cairo traffic
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Cairo Airport Private Arrival/Departure Transfer to any address/hotel in Cairo

7.Cairo Airport Private Arrival/Departure Transfer to any address/hotel in Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,509 reviews · from $12

Book a private ride between Cairo International Airport and any Cairo hotel, residence, or address. Rimo Tours provides a name-sign pickup, GPS-tracked vehicles, 24-hour support, and sedans for up to three or minivans for up to five. Drivers such as Eslam, Ahmed Elnagar, Mohamed Imam, and Waleed Hosny have received particular praise for punctual service.

“expected will find difficulties finding the vehicle or expected the vehicle won’t be good Apparently everything was better than expected and easy and friendly driver that reached out to fast to find him waiting with a vehicle very close and new and comfortable”

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Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private or Group Tour - Starting from Cairo or Giza
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Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private or Group Tour

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

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

This four-hour Giza tour covers Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinos, the Valley Temple, and the Sphinx from Cairo or Giza. Choose a private outing or a lower-cost group departure. Guides such as Osama, Hazem, Ahmed, and Menna are praised for clear explanations and excellent photos, while air-conditioned transport keeps the visit manageable in Egypt’s heat.

“We had an amazing tour of the Pyramids of Giza, thanks to our fantastic guide, Aladdin. The pick-up was very punctual, and on the way, Aladdin even got us coffee and water. Aladdin was friendly, funny, and told us many interesting details about the pyramids and Egyptian history. He is also a great photographer. He even surprised me with an early birthday present because he knew my birthday was coming up. We would absolutely recommend Aladdin to anyone visiting the pyramids!”

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From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria - The early pickup and three-hour transfer
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From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

9.Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,155 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore Kom El-Deka’s Roman theater, the catacombs, Library of Alexandria, Qaitbay Citadel, and Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque with an Egyptologist guide. Guides such as Reem, Samira, Nesrin, and Mahmoud are praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“Excellent trip from Cairo to Alex! Our tour guide Mahmoud was excellent and very talented with his knowledge. Very friendly and open to timings as it was just our group on the tour. Left around 6am home around 5pm. Lunch lovely - fish or chicken meal. Brilliant thanks”

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Best Private Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, New Grand Egyptian Museum - The desert viewpoint and 30-minute camel ride
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Best Private Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, New Grand Egyptian Museum

10.Best Private Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, New Grand Egyptian Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,056 reviews · from $17

Meet your Egyptologist guide at your Cairo or Giza hotel, then explore the pyramids, Sphinx, panoramic desert viewpoints, and Grand Egyptian Museum in a private air-conditioned car. The day includes a 30-minute camel ride when you choose the all-inclusive option, lunch, bottled water, and hotel return. Guides such as Eman, Ahmed, Wael, and Gamel are named in past bookings.

“Sharif and his driver team was excellent. Driver drove very safe and was always on time. Sharif was so knowledge of all places to be visited and was a terrific guide. I will definitely use him again in future.”

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VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer from Cairo Airport - Meeting Your Representative Before Passport Control
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VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer from Cairo Airport

11.VIP Meet and Greet Private Hotel Transfer from Cairo Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,026 reviews · from $39

Meet Isaac, Kyro, Kryillos, or another Twitter Egypt Travel representative before passport control at Cairo International Airport. Get help with airport paperwork, luggage, immigration, customs, and the walk to your private air-conditioned car. The one-way ride to a Cairo or Giza hotel takes about an hour, depending on traffic.

“The representative was waiting for us when we got there. We collected our luggage while he got our visas and we were on our way to the hotel. We felt safe and absolutely had no problems! Thank you.”

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Private Transfer from Hurghada Airport to anywhere in Hurghada - From Arrival Hall to Hotel Door
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Private Transfer from Hurghada Airport to anywhere in Hurghada

12.Private Transfer from Hurghada Airport to anywhere in Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 970 reviews · from $15

Meet your private driver at Hurghada Airport and ride directly to your Hurghada hotel or private residence. The service runs 24/7, covers taxes and fees, and uses a sedan for up to three people or a minivan for up to five. Drivers such as Samir, Mohamed Nader, and Emad Naguib communicate by WhatsApp and help with luggage.

“Our driver Emad Naguib is the best driver in Egypt, sent us a message that he is outside waiting for us with a sign, recognized me from a picture on what’s up, helped us with our luggage, etc Very polite and professional, highly recommend him.”

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Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara - Starting from your Cairo or Giza hotel
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Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara

13.Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 904 reviews · from $65

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and air-conditioned car visiting Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and ancient Memphis. Guides such as Usam, Tonsi, Mona, and Hazem are praised for clear history, flexible timing, and helpful photos. Basic admission and hotel pickup are included, while pyramid interiors, lunch, camel rides, and shopping are extra.

“Tonsi was an amazing guide. Friendly and helpful, he kept the day interesting, informative, and fun. It was nice to have someone to help navigate high traffic areas. Seeing the tombs at Saqqara and riding camels in Giza were huge highlights.”

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Hurghada: Private or Shared City Tour with Guide & Shopping - Choosing shared or private transport
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Hurghada: Private or Shared City Tour with Guide & Shopping

14.Private or Shared City Tour with Guide & Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 753 reviews · from $8Best value

See Hurghada beyond the resort strip on a half-day tour with stops at El Mina Mosque, St. Shenouda Church, the fishing village, marina, markets, and spice shops. Guides such as Hisham, Ashraf, Amgad, and Islam explain local life in English, German, or Arabic. Choose shared transport for value or private touring for a slower, more flexible visit.

“The tour was great. The guide Hisham Abbas was very informative and spoke good English. The driver was very safe too. The vehicle was in good condition. This tour was good value for money and I would recommend. If I did the tour again I would upgrade to a private tour so we could have a drink at the marina! We loved Hurghada and will be bank. Thank you”

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Cairo: Private Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar Tour with Lunch - The Giza Pyramids: three royal monuments in one stop
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Cairo: Private Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar Tour with Lunch

15.Private Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 744 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend one full day with a private guide and driver at the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Guides such as Shaimaa, Mena, Saeed, and Essam have helped guests make the day personal, with photo stops, museum explanations, bazaar advice, and flexibility for families, solo visitors, and short layovers.

“Pick up was on time and confirmed the day before. Guide was knowledgeable and helpful. Driver and Guide both were courteous. They tweaked the tour to shorten it on our request as we had a flight to take and still showed us the best we could see. We had some trouble understanding the English our guide spoke but he tried his best. Only drawback was repeated reminders by guide to give big tips which was annoying and awkward. We were also asked if we have credit cards which we said no to as warned by other reviewers.”

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