Cairo
Giza Plateau (Pyramids)
Camel rides, fake guides, photo fees, and pressure selling — know fair ranges before you arrive.
Official links
Buy tickets only on official government domains. We never earn commission on tickets.
Fair price notes
| Item | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Site entry | Buy only at official windows / egymonuments.gov.eg |
| Camel short ride | Negotiate hard; opening asks are often 5–10× fair |
| Water | Buy before entry when possible |
USD equivalents move with the EGP rate — treat EGP ranges as the source of truth.
Scams at this place
- Free help → paid guide: “Closed today / better view” leads to a paid detour.
- Camel price switch: Agree one price, demanded another after the ride.
- Photo blocking: Someone steps into your shot then demands money.
- Fake ticket sellers: Paper or QR not from official windows.
- Horse/camel “police” stories: Claims you must pay a fine on the spot.
What to say
| English | Egyptian Arabic (phonetic) |
|---|---|
| No thank you | La shukran |
| I already have a ticket | Andi tazkara |
| I will decide the price first | El-se3r el-awel |
Tourist police
Tourist police 126 · Ministry hotline 19654
Map search: Giza Pyramids
What’s changed
- 2026-07-30: Page published on BeforeYouGoTo with dated guidance. Re-verify prices on-site when possible.