Discover the splendor of Egypt by night at the Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show. Let dazzling lights, dramatic sound, and vivid narration bring the story of the Pharaohs to life in front of the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
This evening tour takes you to the Giza Plateau with private round-trip transfers from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, an English-speaking guide, and entrance tickets to the show, which presents the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Sphinx. It pairs perfectly with our Cairo Day Tour for a full and comfortable day of sightseeing.
Your evening begins with hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza at a time agreed in advance. Your guide travels with you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau, where the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure stand beside the Great Sphinx.
As night falls, the Sound and Light Show begins. Lights sweep across the three pyramids while a narrated history plays through the site’s sound system, with the Great Sphinx as the central voice of the story. The narration explains how the pyramids were built and follows the era of famous rulers and royals, including Thutmose IV, Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun, linking the monuments to the wider history of ancient Egypt.
After the show, your guide walks you back to the vehicle for the return transfer to your hotel.
Evenings at the Giza Plateau get noticeably cooler than daytime temperatures, even in summer, so bringing a light jacket or sweater is worth it, especially in winter months. The seating area faces the pyramids and Sphinx directly, and the ground around the plateau is uneven in places, so comfortable, flat shoes are recommended over sandals or heels.
The show takes place outdoors regardless of most weather conditions; in the rare case of a cancellation on Aten Tours' side, our team will contact you directly to reschedule or arrange an alternative. Photography is permitted throughout the show, though flash photography may not carry well in the dark and isn't necessary given the lighting on the monuments themselves.
This tour suits most ages, though very young children may find the seated, narration-heavy format less engaging than a daytime pyramid visit. If you're traveling with small children, let your coordinator know so pickup timing and seating can be planned accordingly.
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| Group Size | Price |
|---|---|
| Single | $80 |
| 2-3 Person | $60 |
| 4-6 Person | $55 |
| 7-10 Person | $50 |
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This private tour includes hotel pickup and return drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, admission to the Sound and Light Show, a professional tour leader who stays with you throughout the evening, and bottled water during the drive. All taxes and service charges are included in the price. Personal expenses and tipping are not covered.
With Aten Tours, this is a fully private experience. Your vehicle, driver, and tour leader are assigned to your group only, so there's no shared shuttle schedule or waiting on other travelers before heading back to your hotel.
The show uses lights and narration to tell the history of the Giza Plateau, spotlighting the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. The Great Sphinx narrates much of the story, which touches on how the pyramids were built and the reigns of pharaohs including Thutmose IV, Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun.
Yes. Pickup is arranged from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, with the exact time confirmed in advance based on the show schedule for the day you book.
The show suits most ages, though very young children may find the seated, narration-heavy format less engaging than a daytime pyramid visit. If traveling with small children, let your coordinator know in advance so pickup and seating can be planned accordingly.