How the two tier price works
Egypt charges foreign visitors a higher price than Egyptian nationals and residents at its monuments. This applies to the Giza plateau entry and to each add-on, like going inside a pyramid or the Solar Boat Museum. Prices are set in Egyptian pounds and are reviewed from time to time.
Discounts foreigners can use
- Students with a valid international student card pay roughly half
- Children pay a reduced rate and the very young often enter free
- A guided tour can be cheaper overall by bundling entry, transport and a guide
How to pay at the gate
Card payment is appearing at the main entrance but is not reliable for the inner add-on tickets, so carry cash in Egyptian pounds. To skip the cash juggling entirely, the private half day Giza pyramids and Sphinx tour includes the plateau entry and a guide in one upfront price.
Is a tour better value for foreigners?
Often yes. Once you add transport from Cairo, a guide and the time saved at the ticket desks, a shared tour at 25 to 50 euros can beat doing it alone. The VIP Giza tour with inside the pyramid, camel ride and lunch even includes the pricier add-ons.
Skip the cash and the queues
Book a Giza pyramids tour with entry included, free cancellation and instant confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Foreigners pay a higher set price than Egyptian nationals for the plateau entry and for each add-on such as going inside a pyramid. Prices are set in Egyptian pounds and reviewed periodically. A guided tour often works out better value because it bundles entry, transport and a guide.
Egypt uses a two tier pricing system at its monuments, with a lower price for nationals and residents and a higher one for foreign tourists. This is standard across Egyptian heritage sites and helps fund conservation of the monuments.
Card payment is being rolled out at the main gate, but it is not reliable everywhere, especially for the add-on tickets paid at inner sites. Carry enough Egyptian pounds in cash to be safe, or book a tour that includes the tickets.
