Option 1: the ticket office at the gate
The main entrance ticket office sells the plateau ticket on the day. It is the cheapest route for the basic entry, but expect queues at busy times and persistent touts offering camel rides and guides. Add-on tickets are paid separately at the inner sites in Egyptian pounds.
Option 2: book online
There is no fully reliable government online shop for the plateau ticket on its own, and several sites pose as official sellers. The safest online route is a reputable guided tour that includes the entry. The half day Giza pyramids and Sphinx tour lets you confirm entry, transport and a guide before you fly.
Option 3: a guided tour with entry included
This is the most popular choice. The tour buys your tickets in advance, picks you up from your hotel and brings a licensed Egyptologist. For a full day that also covers the Egyptian Museum, see the Cairo 8 hour private tour of the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
How to avoid scams
- Do not buy from touts outside the gate or in the car park
- Ignore sites claiming to be the official ticket office unless you can verify them
- Agree camel and horse prices in writing before you ride
- Keep your ticket, it is checked at the inner areas
Lock in your entry before you go
Book a Giza pyramids tour with tickets included, free cancellation and instant confirmation.
Questions fréquentes
You can buy at the ticket office at the main gate on the day, or book a guided tour online that includes the plateau entry. There is no fully reliable official online shop for the plateau ticket on its own, so a reputable tour is the safest way to lock in entry before you travel.
Yes. The ticket office at the main entrance sells the plateau ticket on the day. Add-on tickets for going inside a pyramid or the Solar Boat Museum are bought separately at the site. Carry cash in Egyptian pounds and watch out for touts near the gate.
Buying at the gate is cheapest for the plateau ticket alone, but you lose time queueing and deal with touts. Booking a guided tour online costs more but includes transport, a guide and the ticketing, and lets you confirm everything before you arrive.
