Gizeh Plateau, Giza
Gizeh Plateau
Gizeh Plateau
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Restaurants
237 within 5 kms

Gaby's
16
0.2 km$$ - $$$

Restaurant El Dar Darak
424
1.1 km$$ - $$$ • Middle Eastern • Egyptian • Vegetarian Friendly

Pyramids Restaurant
109
0.9 km$$ - $$$ • Middle Eastern • Egyptian • Vegetarian Friendly

The Moghul Room
232
1 km$$$$ • Indian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Safarif Club
1
0.6 km

Koshary Hekaya
83
0.9 km$ • Middle Eastern • Egyptian • Vegetarian Friendly

Abu Shakra
216
0.8 km$$ - $$$ • Barbecue • Middle Eastern • Egyptian

Alfredo Restaurant
224
1.1 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Halal

Pizza Hut
85
0.8 km$$ - $$$ • Pizza • Fast food

139 Restaurant
177
1 km$$ - $$$ • International • Fusion • Egyptian
Attractions
36 within 10 kms

Pyramids of Giza
8,165
0.1 kmHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins

Khafre's Pyramid
1,536
0.2 kmHistoric Sites

Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
7,209
0.4 kmAncient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Great Sphinx
4,089
0.5 kmHistoric Sites • Monuments & Statues

Menkaure Pyramid
312
0.6 kmAncient Ruins

Panoramic view of the Pyramids
17
0.4 kmObservation Decks & Towers

Pyramid of Teti
13
0.6 kmAncient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre
35
4.3 kmArt Galleries

Pyramid of Unas
60
4.5 kmAncient Ruins

Nilometer
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scotdoc2015
Birmingham, UK131 contributions
Mar. 2022
Great place for all your photos for memory. Good place for gifts and camel rides. You will end up taking most photos here.
Written 13 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
podrozniczka60
New Jersey14,331 contributions
Dec. 2021
The Giza Plateau is the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza Necropolis. When we plan a trip to Egypt this is where we all want to be at some point. The Plateau includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Sphinx, ancient cemeteries and a workers' village. From various angles you can take your creative photos and each perspective offers different experience. From the plateau one can also stare at the city - amazingly close.
Written 7 January 2022
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Tas G
Athens, Greece1,285 contributions
Dec. 2021
Is the well known place for camel ride and for taking photos on the back side of Pyramid. It is a place which smells a little bit funny but is ok. It is highly recommended to visit as early as possible in the day to avoid crowds and ofcourse skip all the markets there.
Written 28 December 2021
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Bill B
Pueblo, CO1,133 contributions
Dec. 2021
We were lucky enough to visit twice..riding the horse drawn carriage and then on our second visit the camel. Both were truly incredible experiences. The photo opportunities from the top of the plateau are excellent. The drivers are skilled at seeking a large tip so know exactly how much you plan to tip and stick to it. Do not tip the driver a second time for the animal...horse or camel...as they will probably not see the benefit. If you are compelled take an apple in your bag and ask to feed the animal as a tip...and photo opportunity.
Written 10 December 2021
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ogerkan
New York City, NY4,319 contributions
Sep. 2021
Once you tour the individual pyramids, the lookout from above is not to be missed as to truly appreciate the Giza Plateau.
Written 18 November 2021
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Jazzumbo
Romania1,470 contributions
Oct. 2021 • Solo
Every human on Earth wants to see the pyramids, once in a lifetime. The Great Pyramids of Giza keep attracting visitors since Antiquity but nowadays the entire experience is below expectations. Forget about the pictures of the pyramids posted on the travel agencies sites! If you believe that the pyramids are in the middle of the dessert, you'll be disappointed. They are very close to a busy neighborhood. From the Great Pyramid of Cheops you can still hear the traffic noise and the car horns from the boulevard. Once you enter the archaeologic site, you'll be instantly surrounded by souvenir vendors and camel ride dealers, which are very stubborn and disturbing. I visited the site with Emo Tour and my guide kept them away from me. He also negotiated for me the fee of a camel ride. If you want to ride a camel, you have to pay a fee to the camel owner and another fee to the guy that will take you around with the camel. "The 30 minutes camel ride" may last for about 10 minutes. All in all, the pyramids are really majestic but the hassle of the camel ride dealers ruin the vibe.
Written 5 November 2021
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JFair100
Tampa, FL32 contributions
Oct. 2021 • Couples
Would you even consider going to Egypt and not visit the Giza plateau, including the Great Pyramid, it's 2 smaller brothers and the Great Sphinx? Not a chance. These are magnificent. 4000 years old. Huge. Marvels of construction. This desert plateau is located on the west bank of the Nile River, while the town is on the east bank. Be prepared to bend over as you walk into the Grand Gallery of the Great Pyramid, it's ramp is less than 4 feet high and very hot.
Written 28 October 2021
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GMichelin3
Paris, France18 contributions
May 2021
Monument is amazing and up to standards but the visit is unfortunately ruined due to hasslers and a poor organisation of the site.
Written 25 May 2021
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DeanHackett
Doha, Qatar202 contributions
May 2021
Standing in front of Cheops for the first time, or entering a pyramid, or have a guide tell you about the history, development, layout of the pyramids is fantastic. If you are moderately interested, I'd recommend a couple of days with a good guide so that you get more of a feel for the history and development of the pyramids. I'd probably give the inside a miss and head over to the Red Pyramid which makes you feel more like an explorer.
Written 20 May 2021
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Chin M
China3 contributions
Dec. 2020
It is impressive to see the pyramids almost in the center of Giza, a fantastic place that incite our imagination to think how many thousands of years ago they managed to do something so incredible and great, without technology.
Written 6 December 2020
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elpacho84
Rome, Italy117 contributions
Ciao,
vorrei sapere come vi siete organizzati per il tour delle piramidi, se tramite un tour operator o avete fatto da soli. E se avete usufuito di un tour operator, quale consigliate?
Pierri
Bergeggi148 contributions
Confermo Memphis tour, ottima assistenza e professionalità. Buon viaggio!
traveldoc_13
Pittsfield, MA17 contributions
My husband and I have a 12 hour layover in Cairo in May. We would like to see the pyramids. Is there time to clear security, get there and back without being too rushed? What should we do with our bags? Do we need to hire a guard as well as a driver/guide? Does anyone have recommendations? I was considering getting a room at an airport hotel for bags and as I heard the lounges were not very nice.
sphinxToronto
Toronto, Canada14 contributions
I would think it could be o
Here is the possible timeline:
1. If your luggage is not being automatically transferred to your homeward flight, pick it up and head for the exit! Here you should meet your pre-arranged guide who will hold up your name on a piece of paper or cardboard
Time line - 1 hour
2. Head for the car and driver that your guide will have arranged and head for the pyramids
Timeline - 1 hour
3. Spend 2 hours at the plateau and see the Sphinx and the Pyramids!
Timeline - 2 hours
4. Head back to airport with your guide and driver
Timeline - 1 hour
At this point you have only taken 5 hours. So even if it becomes 6 hours, you still have plenty of time!
5. Check in to your flight and go to the lounge - which is NOT great. but is better than sitting in the general waiting area.
Now the trick is to arrange for a guide and car to pick you up personally and afterwards return you personally.
Good luck - Wilf Neidhardt
Moskmmg, а что за гида можете посоветовать???
Наталия С
Moscow, Russia902 contributions
Гид - профессионал , кандидат исторических наук, обаятельная девушка Ханна, телефон +201229601751. Можно заказать индивидуальный тур с трансфером, посещением магазина - музея папируса, ароматических масел.
Ken W
1 contribution
Going to Egypt on a tour. My wife has to use a walker. Are there small modes of transportation (tuktuk, buggy’s, etc.) for her to get around ?
JYH
Lafayette, LA9 contributions
Just to be real: can’t do much in Egypt on a walker. Sail the Nile for spectacular scenery. That’s about it. Tons of walking the ruins and temples on uneven ground. I’m a fit 75 year old female and it was tough. If you decide to chance it, take advantage of all offered transports, like horse and buggy, horse alone,mules, even (ugh) camels. (Getting off worse than getting on). Good Luck.
Tsarina2017
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Яна, если вам не сложно, расскажите, пожалуйста, как самим туда организовать поездку?
Аня О
Almaty, Kazakhstan323 contributions
Я не рекомендую одним девушкам, очень опасно. Тем более в Каире. Там с мужчинами то и то умудряются то ущипнуть, то дёрнуть, то пошлые комплименты вслед сказать. И очень рекомендую одеться скромнее) для собственной безопасности) Наши знакомые ездили , дороже выходит самим, чем с Гидом. Поторгуйтесь лучше с гидом, мы ездили 80 $ с человека. Этим летом
Kendrick T
Singapore, Singapore27 contributions
Where do you find tour guides for the tour around giza? How much would the package cost and what will it include?
Bachlakraboy
Birmingham, UK60 contributions
Hi,
You do not necessarily need a tour guide. I caught a taxi from my hotel and negotiated a price of 200EGYP (recommend haggling them down to 150). This included driving there and back but also waited 2 hours whilst we visited the place.
Be careful as most of the taxi drivers have like ours did have contacts they take you to sell you a ride in a horse carriage. Though best to walk around if you are fit.
The horse carriage ride cost 300EGYP for about 90 minutes. They initially asked for 300 each. Try to negotiate to a lower price if possible. Take some water/drink with you.
Jớhn Ä
1 contribution
Hola, quisiera saber que recomendaciones me podrían brindar para visitar El Cairo ya que pienso viajar a esta histórica ciudad.
Frank Adell
Zapopan, Mexico96 contributions
Creo que será una de las más gratas experiencias de tu vida, si lo organizas bien. Recomiendo buscar una agencia local para que te asegure tus traslados, hoteles, cruceros y visitas. Efectivamente te van a acosar los vendedores y taxistas como quiera. Busca un hotel cerca de Gizá (hay varios) y te super recomiendo que tomes el crucero por el Río Nilo, que para mi fué lo más interesante. Si puedes llegar hasta Abu Simbel y más abajo a los pueblos Nubios en Sudán mejor. También vale la pena conocer Alejandría que esta a unas horas del Cairo. Con el idioma no tendrás problemas, todos hablan perfecto Español. Estima al menos 3 semanas de viaje para conocer todo. Buen viaje!!!
سلام عليكم ودي اسال عن رقم مصنع العطور الفرعونيه اللي بالاهرامات او رقم احد موظفيه زرتهم قبل فتره واشتريت عطور بس ابي اعرف منهم طريقة استخدامها لان الاستكرات انمسح الكلام اللي عليها
893barbaraf
Barcelona, Spain64 contributions
Hola Miriam!
El espectáculo de luces que hacen, se puede contratar allí una vez en las pirámides? Porque nuestra idea es de ir por nuestra cuenta hasta allí, y una vez allí contratar unos camellos para ver todas las pirámides. Y he leído que mucha gente habla del espectáculo que hacen por la noche, y la verdad que nos gustaría verlo también.
Gracias por tu respuesta,
Bárbara
gbruzzon
Cordoba, Argentina38 contributions
En Egipto el bus no es una opcion. Ya te daras cuenta porqué en cuanto llegues. Egipto no es una ciudad muy segura. Te conviene contratar excursiones y moverte con ellos. Recomiendo Menphis Tours. Los guias son excelentes y como buenos egipcios, te van a ofrecer todas las alternativas que puedan para llenar cada dia de que dispongas y noche tambien. y lo mas importante, te cuidan de los vendedores. Te va a decepcionar lo cerca que están las pirámides de la ciudad. Pero por supuesto que vale la pena ir a conocer semejantes monumentos. Buen viaje!
Frequently Asked Questions about Gizeh Plateau
- Gizeh Plateau is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- We recommend booking Gizeh Plateau tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 35 Gizeh Plateau tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Gizeh Plateau:
- (0.19 km) Cleopatra Pyramids View Hotel
- (0.81 km) Great Pyramid INN
- (0.80 km) Pyramids View Inn
- (0.80 km) Guardian Guest House
- (0.91 km) Best View Pyramids Hotel
- Restaurants near Gizeh Plateau:
- (0.15 km) Gaby's
- (1.11 km) Restaurant El Dar Darak
- (0.86 km) Pyramids Restaurant
- (1.03 km) The Moghul Room
- (1.10 km) Alfredo Restaurant