Cairo
Giza Plateau (Pyramids)
Camel rides, fake guides, photo fees, and pressure selling — know fair ranges before you arrive.
Official links
Unmonetized — we never earn on tickets or visas.
Fair price notes
Site entry See notes
Camel short ride 100–250 EGP Opening ask ~1500 EGP
Water See notes
- Site entry: Official windows / egymonuments.gov.eg
- Water: Buy before entry
Scams at this place
Free help → paid guide
"Closed today / better view" leads to a paid detour.
Say: No guide, thank you · Mesh 3ayez morashed
Camel price switch
Agree one price, demanded another after the ride.
Say: Return price to this spot first · Se3r el-rawda el-awel
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 126 · Ministry hotline 19654
Map
What’s changed
- 2026-07-30: Page published with dated guidance.
- 2026-07-31: Visual place template + structured scam/price fields.
Buy tickets only on official government domains when listed. We never earn commission on tickets.
USD equivalents move with the EGP rate — treat EGP ranges as the source of truth.