The Pyramids of Giza were built more than 4,500 years ago during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty. The largest and oldest, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, was constructed as a royal tomb and originally stood at around 146 meters, making it the tallest man-made structure in the world for thousands of years. Nearby, the Pyramid of Khafre and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure complete the pyramid complex.

Visiting the Pyramids of Giza can be done in different ways, depending on how much time you have and how deeply you want to explore the site. There is a general entrance ticket for the plateau, optional tickets for entering the pyramids, and guided tours for visitors who want more context and structure.

The general entrance ticket gives you access to the Giza Plateau, where you can walk around the pyramids, see them from the outside and visit the Great Sphinx. For many visitors, this is already a complete and impressive experience, as the scale and setting of the pyramids can be fully appreciated from the exterior. The entrance ticket does not include access to the interior of the pyramids.

Entering the pyramids requires a separate ticket, which is sold in limited numbers each day. Inside, visitors walk through narrow corridors leading to burial chambers, with little decoration and no artifacts on display. The experience is physically demanding and offers historical insight rather than visual highlights, so it is usually most interesting for visitors with a strong interest in ancient history.

Guided tours of the Pyramids of Giza combine the entrance with expert explanations about the history, construction and significance of the site. A knowledgeable guide helps visitors understand what they are seeing and puts the monuments into historical context, which many first-time visitors find especially valuable. Tours can also simplify logistics and timing, making the visit more structured and efficient.

Ticket prices for the Pyramids of Giza vary depending on the type of access and nationality and are subject to change. The following prices refer to official on-site tickets for non-Egyptian visitors.