Enjoy an unforgettable private tour with a friendly personal guide from ToursByLocals. Each of our Cairo tours features a local private guide who knows this city as only locals do, and will give you a unique private Cairo tour, based on your own interests.

No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit to the Egyptian Museum with its extensive collection of antiquities and the Pyramids - located just 15 km away in Giza.

But you will also want to visit Khan el-Khalili, an ancient suq (shopping area) that dates back to 1382.

Choose from the Cairo tours offered by ToursByLocals, but feel free to suggest alternative places and activities. Your private tour can be customized by your personal guide to include exactly what you want to see and do in Cairo.

Cairo

If you have a layover in Cairo and want to explore the city, immerse yourself in local culture, savor delicious Egyptian cuisine, and be guided by a passionate expert, you've come to the right place! With over a decade of experience in crafting unforgettable layover tours, I'm here to ensure you make the most of your time in this vibrant city.

Regardless of your arrival time at Cairo airport, I’ll be there to welcome you and guide you through a personalized tour tailored to your interests. From historical landmarks to hidden gems, you’ll experience the essence of Cairo and its rich 5,000-year history.

Simply reach out, and I'll design a hassle-free, customized tour that ensures your comfort, safety, and enjoyment. By the end of your layover, you'll leave Cairo with a smile, enriched memories, and a deep appreciation for this extraordinary city.



Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Old Cairo & Grand Bazaar

Layover Private Tour from Cairo Airport

All inclusive tour to Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara Step Pyramid and Bent Pyramid private tour

Giza Great Pyramid is considered to be #1 in Google search for archaeological sights in the world. you will visit the Royal Burial chamber and the famous sphinx.
Then we will drive for 45 minutes to the southern Sakkara Step pyramid the first pyramid in Egypt and the first stone structure ever known by far, and visit colored tombs in the oldest ancient cemetery in history.
Then drive to the Bent Pyramid and the red pyramid at Dahshur.

I'll be very happy if you send me any questions or inquiries that aren't clear in the tour description

I can customize the tour for you.

 tickets for Giza, Sakkara and Bent Pyramids

Panoramic view from the to of the hill at Giza

The burial chamber inside the great pyramid

The ascending gallery inside the Great pyramid

Visit Giza great pyramid and Sakkara step pyramid and Dahshur Bent and Red Pyramids with a local guide

If you chose to visit Egypt and you got 5 days to see the most visited and attractive sights of Egypt, join me in this tour to show you the beautiful Pyramids the Cairo Monuments , tombs of the Valley of Kings and will lead you to the tomb of the boy king Tut and climb up the temple of the queen Hat Shep Sut which will enable you to shoot the best photos of the temple and its surroundings.

I won't let you leave before you walk between the forest of the gigantic Columns in Karnak temples and show you the image and name of Alexander the Great in Luxor temple and a lot more!

I promise, you will have a memorable experience touring Egypt with me.

I have been doing this since 2002 so I know how , what when to show those Magical sights, will show you and reveal things you wont see it without a guide

Taftaf tickets One lunch in Cairo One lunch in Luxor & Taxes & parking fees & guide transportation 

Good opportunity to discover the Secretes of the Pharaohs, and hidden Gems In Cairo Gizah and Luxor Egypt 

Explore  Egypt, Giza, Cairo and Luxor in 5 days tour

We're going to discover the most important pyramids of Egypt you may know about the Giza Pyramids but you probably don't know about the 1st pyramid of the whole world which is the SAQQARA pyramid. So be ready and you will feel like a real archeologist because of the interesting archeological sites we are going to visit.

The Great pyramid of Giza is the only wonder of the ancient world that still exists, built in the early 26th century BC. This place is truly magical and as an Egyptian I NEVER got used to it as every time I visit the Giza pyramids it blows my mind and heart. BE READY FOR THE BIG ADVENTURE.

Giza, Saqqara and Memphis pyramids

Saqqara, giza pyramids day tour

Full day tour in Cairo and Giza with best egyptologist guide in egypt!

So we will start our journey to make a tour inside Cairo, we will see Cairo downtown to discover the most important capital in the Middle East. I think it will be stunning, So After that we will go to the most important visited site in the Middle East and Africa continent: Giza Pyramids plateau!!!!!!! There are no words to describe how the site is stunning and awesome.
Then we Move to Saqarra to discover and explore the step pyramid of king Zjoser,the first stone building on earth!
Finally we are Heading to Memphis the Oldest City in the ancient history and enjoy seeing the Colossal statue of king Rameses 

Oh by the way, in Giza pyramids site we will ride the Camel in the desert. It is really an unbelievable feeling. I promise I will consider you as a member of my family not only a friend.
The Camels i choose are Treated very well and they are Healthy 
The camels ride will be from the first pyramid to the second pyramid from Cheops to Khefren,this is just unbelievable!

Visiting the exceptional Grand Egyptian museum in Giza 

Secrets of the Pyramids - Private Tour in Cairo

If you have a limited time in Cairo and interested in learning how the pyramids were built, their history and the development of the shape of the tombs during the pharaonic period so you have to choose this tour.

I have been leading tours for 20 years, I know exactly where to stop, what to see and how to enrich your visit. I will show all sites with enough explanation that will make you satisfied and dream of coming back to Egypt to see more of it. You will have the chance to experience the real life of Egyptians and get closer to the culture, you will try Egyptian authentic food and learn how rich is Egyptian cuisine.

We will visit the Giza Pyramids area to see the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then visit the Great Sphinx. Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. Then proceed to have to try authentic Egyptian food and end the tour by visiting Memphis, the oldest capital during the Pharaonic times.

A Full Day Tour of the Pyramids of Giza

Cairo Highlights Tour 2 days 1 night tours to Giza, Saqqara pyramids, Egyptian museum & Islamic & Christian Cairo

Interested in introducing Egypt in depth to the enthusiast tourists who love exploring and learning about ancient and modern Egypt, my goal is to show you the real Egypt through Egyptian eyes.

This tour is for those who are interested in learning how the pyramids where built, their history and the development of the shape of the tombs during the pharaonic period- Saqqara the 1st stone building in the history of the mankind-, Memphis the 1st capital of Egypt-, and the Egyptian Museum, Islamic & Coptic Cairo and Khan El-Khalil Bazaar that offers a wide variety of goods that appeal to every taste.

I was Born to be an Egyptologist! From an archaeological family, it seems I have inherited their passion in Egypt's monuments and history. I am graduated from the guiding university with a degree in Egyptology, History & Archeology, and additional studies in religions, photography, metaphysics & tours management. Plus, got a good experience of been working as a tour guide for 14 years!

Explore in depth the treasures stretched beyond Egypt

Half day tour your style! - A Private Customized Tour in Cairo

This kind of Tour is for clients who want to spend much more time in one place. So I offer all places in Cairo in separate in four hours with one price. You can choose one tour you want to see in Cairo:

You can choose :
-Giza pyramids or
-Sakkara or
-Memphis or
-Dahshour Pyramids or
-Egyptian Museum or
-Coptic Cairo or
-Islamic Cairo or any place you want to go in Cairo . .

Through this kind of tour you will create your program as you like and make your dream to be real . . . so choose your way with me . .
I have a long experience with cairo tours so I will make you enjoy to much with my interesting story and information.

Choose your way

Get your Dream tour to Great Pyramid, Sphinx and indulge into Egypt's Iconic sites , you will explore on your own pace not only the Iconic sites but also the beaten path , I will show you the hidden Gems , new discoveries , exclusive visit to Sqarra step Pyramid and Nobels tombs , the colossi statue of Ramasses with a free Photo session at The sphinx.

Enjoy Cairo's great food, great markets, the best sound and light show and much more. Take the opportunity to explore the authentic city, talk to people and make your trip the trip of a lifetime.

Cairo was awarded recognition as Africa's most dynamic city (the fifth most dynamic in the world)

Giza Pyramids , Sphinx and Saqqara private day tour

Great pyramid of Giza tour - Full Day

Customize your Cairo tour effortlessly. Select 2-3 destinations from the following list:

In Giza:
• Giza Plateau
• Saqqara
• Dahshur
• Memphis
• Grand Egyptian Museum

In Cairo:
• Cairo Museum
• NMEC (Royal Mummies)
• Cairo Citadel
• Al-Moez Street and Khan Al Khalili
• Sultan Hassan and Al Rifa'e Mosques
• Ibn Tulun Mosque
• Garbage Town and St. Simon Monastery
• Religious Community (Hanging Church, St. George, The Holy Family Cavern)

Choose where to go and when you'd like to be picked up, and we'll make it happen. Your Cairo experience, your way!

Tailor your tour to suit your Cairo experience perfectly.

Cairo Tailormade Private Full Day Tour

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis Full Day Tour

Join me to explore more about the ancient Egyptian monuments. Let me show you the new excavations and the recent research about the sites. Let's discover the Pharaohs from a different point of view.

The great Pyramid of Khofo, Giza area Pyramids, the Sphinx and the valley temple will be the first site to start.

Enjoy Saqqara area, the Step Pyramid, the oldest in the world for King Zoser by his architect Imhotep.

The new excavations in Saqqara, the Nobel tombs which were found few months ago.

The Serapium and other places in Saqqara are masterpieces.

Visit Memphis, the oldest Capital of Egypt and the artifacts of Ramsess the great, and the new excavations found by my archaeological group.

The Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara, Nobel tombs, the new excavations and Memphis in one day

I will meet you in your hotel in Cairo in the early morning then, we will take the air-conditioned vehicle to go to Alexandria which is located in the north of Cairo. It usually takes from 2. 5 to 3 hours.

During our journey, I'll give you some information about ancient Egypt, I can introduce you to new cultures and let you know more about us, the Egyptians such as our habits and traditions, the kind of music we listen to, what was it like during the old times in Egypt or even kinds of food we eat.

Alexandria is the Greco-Roman capital. Its construction has begun during Alexander the Great and it was finished during Ptolemy the second. In Alexandria, we will visit some monuments such as Pompey's pillar, the Roman theatre, the Catacombs of Kom El Choqafa, the citadel of Quitbay, and the Library of Alexandria.

After we finish our tour, you can have lunch in one of the restaurants by the seaside. After that, we will take the vehicle to go back to Cairo.

A full day trip out of Cairo

Over Day Alexandria Tour

Full Day Giza Pyramids with the Grand Egyptian Museum

We're going to discover the real experience of Cairo and show you what life 7000 years ago was like and what is now. I'm a professional Tour Guide in Egypt, ready to arrange/customize your Egypt tours.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only wonder of the ancient world that still exists, built in the early 26th century BC. This place is magical and as an Egyptian, I NEVER got used to it as every time I visit the Giza pyramids it blows my mind and heart. BE READY FOR THE BIG ADVENTURE

I also take Professional Photos for you during the tour and will be happy to share them with you.

Three Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and GEM tour

Explore Cairo and Giza pyramids in 2 days

If you have a limited time in Cairo and interested in learning how the pyramids were built, when Who, their history , the development of the shape of the tombs during the pharaonic period so you here is the right tour.
I have been DOING THIS SINCE 2002 ,
I know exactly where to stop, what to Show you and how to enrich your visit. I will show you all sites with enough explanation that will make you satisfied and dream of coming back to Egypt to see more of it. You will have the chance to experience the real life of Egyptians and get closer to the culture, you will try Egyptian authentic food and learn how rich is Egyptian cuisine.
We will visit the Giza Pyramids area to see the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then visit the Great Sphinx. End With The Egyptian museum in Cairo
Day 02 Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. Then proceed then Visit the first city Capital Memphis the we End in Cairo by Visiting the Cultural Musum

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Secrets of Giza pyramids- Memphis and Sakkara Cultural and the Egyptian Museums

 Pyramids Of Gizah & the Treasure of Cairo in 2 days

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx With camel riding Private half Day Tour

If you can only afford a half-day tour in Egypt especially for the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, as your time is tight, take a tour of the Giza pyramids with camel and Explore some of Egypt's Famous
Treasure of Giza Plateau, The Great Pyramid of Giza from Ancient Egypt has always demanded awe and recognition from us 'mortals', and rightly so. The incredible architectural specimen was built in around 2650 BC, & Take a camel across the Sahara Desert and take the best panoramic pictures of ALL the pyramids.

I will show around the enigmatic Sphinx, the human-lion headed guarding the Pyramids since 2650 BC. We will visit the incredible Valley Temple where the Egyptian kings were mummified. Here the megalithic blocks weigh more than 400 tons! It's still a mystery how the Egyptians moved them.

Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, the most famous monuments of ancient world! These massive stone structures were built around 4,500 years ago on a rocky desert plateau close to the Nile and always amaze visitors.

Experience the glory and excellence of the greatest civilization on Earth.

This Tour is really different because we will see Beauty and History.
This tour will be included the following sits:
- st. Simon monasteries.
- the holy family church at Coptic Cairo.
-st. Mary church at El Maadi.

At the beginning on our way to the Monastery of St. Simon by our car we will see the daily life of the people who lived there among rubbish.

We will visit St. Simon Monastery in El Mokattam Mountain in Cairo. In this Monastery, we will see seven churches in the heart of El Mokattam Mountain.

After that we will visit St. Mary Church in El Maddi. From this church on the Nile we can see and visit old Church of the fourth century.

Third place we will visit is the Crypt of The Holy Family, which is where the Holy Family drank from in their flight to Egypt.
I have a long experience with this holy places on the other hand I'm Coptic so I will tell you more interesting story and information so I'm sure that you will enjoy with me.

Gizai tours

Explore with 114 tours and 24 guides.

Tarek A.

$ 169 (USD)

Sherine R.

$ 238 (USD)

Amir S.

$ 670 (USD)

Mohamed H.

$ 270 (USD)

Ahmed Z.

$ 400 (USD)

Rasha S.

$ 270 (USD)

Abduo A.

$ 590 (USD)

Mina M.

$ 180 (USD)

Mahmoud H.

$ 220 (USD)

Ramses XII

$ 295 (USD)

Moustafa O.

$ 235 (USD)

Doaa K.

$ 450 (USD)

Mohamed H.

$ 225 (USD)

Amir S.

$ 280 (USD)

Abduo A.

$ 190 (USD)

Mina M.

$ 220 (USD)

Meet your local guides in Gizai

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