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Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu)
Best time to visit
Arrive at opening or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat and tour-bus crowds; golden hour light on the south and east faces gives the best photos.
Budget tips
Giza Plateau access requires a paid ticket, with separate, higher-priced tickets for entry inside the Great Pyramid and the Solar Boat Museum; prices and daily quotas change, so check the official ticket office or Ministry of Tourism site before visiting. To save money, skip the interior if claustrophobic, buy combined tickets where offered, and bring your passport to ensure you are charged the correct rate.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural travelers, Families with older children
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Datos rápidos: Walking up to the steep, weathered sides, you can almost imagine the original smooth limestone surface flashing in the sun, a shimmer that would have made the whole structure glow. Experts estimate roughly 2.3 million limestone blocks were placed with such precision that the base is level within a few centimeters over more than 230 meters, a technical accomplishment that still puzzles modern engineers.
Destacados: Step into the central corridor and you feel the air cool against your skin, the stone smelling faintly of dust and cedar; the builders stacked roughly 2.3 million limestone blocks, some as heavy as 80 tonnes, to reach the original height of about 146.6 meters. A quirky 19th-century tradition has visitors tracing the soot-marked names left by explorers like Giovanni Battista Belzoni in 1818, a tangible link to the moment when the inner chambers were first reopened to the modern world.
Insider tips
- Wear lightweight closed shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and carry at least 1 liter of water for the plateau.
- Arrive at opening or late afternoon to avoid large tour groups and the worst heat.
- Head to the southwest ridge of the plateau for the classic full-pyramid shot, and use the plateau road for wider compositions that include Khafre and Menkaure.
- If you want to enter the Great Pyramid book the interior ticket early and be prepared for low, narrow passages; skip the interior if you suffer from claustrophobia or mobility issues.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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