Official Entrance Fees
Set in Egyptian Pounds. Euro at the exchange rate of 2026-10-25 (62 pounds per euro), rounded.
| Ticket | Adults | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Area ticket: Plateau, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Shuttle | 11 €700 EGP | 5.6 €350 EGP |
| Great Pyramid of Khufu, Interiorin addition to the area ticket, closed from 12:00 to 13:00 | 16 €1,000 EGP | 8.1 €500 EGP |
| Pyramid of Khafre, Interiorin addition to the area ticket | 4.5 €280 EGP | 2.3 €140 EGP |
| Pyramid of Menkaure, Interiorin addition to the area ticket | 4.5 €280 EGP | 2.3 €140 EGP |
| Burial of Meresankh IIIin addition to the area ticket | 3.2 €200 EGP | 1.6 €100 EGP |
| Workers' Necropolisin addition to the area ticket, minimum 5 tickets | 6.5 €400 EGP | 3.2 €200 EGP |
Students with an international student ID card.
Verified on 2026-10-25: Plateau page of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Monument page for the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Ministry price list (PDF), Monument page for the Pyramid of Menkaure.
There is no such thing as a 'Pyramid Ticket'. This is the sentence that resolves most misunderstandings about this topic, yet it is rarely stated anywhere.
Therefore, you cannot answer what you need with a single number, but only with a ticket list that builds its own tool based on four questions. What the day ultimately costs is calculated by a separate cost calculator. Entry to the Giza Pyramids follows a basic pattern known from theme parks: a base ticket for access, plus individual add-on tickets for specific structures. The base ticket gets you onto the plateau and up to all the monuments. Going inside costs extra, separately for each pyramid.
This structure explains almost all disappointments on site. Anyone who believes one ticket covers everything will stand at the entrance of the Great Pyramid and have to pay again, or discover that nothing is available for today.
The second difficulty is the price itself. If you search online for figures, you get quotes for the same ticket that vary by multiples. This is not coincidence or fraud, but has three understandable reasons explained below. That is why only the amounts from the official price list are shown above, along with the date they were last verified, and below that, the structure from which the rest derives.
How it works
- Buy the base ticket
Online via the official portal or at the main entrance. It is valid for one entry on one day.
- Enter and arrive
At the main entrance in the southwest, there are counters and machines. Not at the eastern gate; you need the ticket already prepared there.
- Use the grounds
All monuments from the outside, the Sphinx, the temples, the cemeteries, and the shuttle are covered.
- Decide on add-on tickets
For the interior of a pyramid, you pay separately. Quotas are limited and tied to time slots.
- Extras on site
Camels, carriages, toilets, and drinks operate independently of the ticket and are paid in cash.
The base ticket is the cheapest part
The base ticket is the cheapest part of the day, and that surprises many people. Judging by what you are allowed to enter, the entrance fee to the plateau is in the low double-digit euro range, significantly less than what comparable World Heritage sites in Europe charge.
Covered by this are all three great pyramids from the outside, the Queens' Pyramids, the area around the Sphinx, the Valley Temple of Khafre, the boat pits, the viewpoints, and the ride on the electric shuttle. So, if you are looking for tickets for the Giza Pyramids and only want to see the grounds, you need exactly this one ticket and nothing else.
Students receive a discount, roughly half the price. An international student ID is usually accepted, and the discount applies at state sites throughout Egypt, not just here. Students should bring their ID, as this cannot be arranged afterwards.
You can buy either in advance via the official sales page of the Ministry or on site at the main entrance. The information page under egymonuments.gov.eg does not sell anything itself. The sales page sends a QR code by email, which you show at the gate. For the eastern gate, advance purchase is not an option, but a prerequisite.
What the base ticket covers and what it doesn't
The left column is included in the entrance fee, the right costs extra.
| Included in the base ticket | Costs extra |
|---|---|
| All three great pyramids from the outside | The interior of the Great Pyramid |
| The area around the Sphinx | The interior of the Chephren Pyramid |
| The Valley Temple of Chephren | The interior of the Mykerinos Pyramid |
| Queens' Pyramids and boat pits | Individual open rock-cut tombs |
| Panorama point and viewing areas | Camel and carriage rides |
| The electric shuttle on the grounds | Drinks, toilets, tips |
- Costs extra
- The interior of the Great Pyramid
- Costs extra
- The interior of the Chephren Pyramid
- Costs extra
- The interior of the Mykerinos Pyramid
- Costs extra
- Individual open rock-cut tombs
- Costs extra
- Camel and carriage rides
- Costs extra
- Drinks, toilets, tips
The former Boat Museum on the plateau is closed. The solar barque is located in the Grand Egyptian Museum, for which a separate ticket is required.
Three common ways to get entry. The difference lies in how much you organize yourself and whether a guide is included.
Entry onlyEntry only
- Plateau entry
- Guide
- Hotel pickup
- Lunch
- Pyramid interior
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Self-planners and anyone living within walking distance
With guideEntry with guide
- Plateau entry
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup as an add-on
- Pyramid interior as an add-on
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Those who want explanations of what they see without binding the whole day
Most bookedHalf-day tour with pickup
- Plateau entry
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup
- Lunch as an add-on
- Pyramid interior
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
First-time visitors, especially from central Cairo
Add-on tickets determine the expenses
The add-on tickets are the part where expenses actually decide themselves, and they differ greatly from one another.
A ticket for the Great Pyramid is by far the most expensive single item on the grounds. It costs more than double the base entry. The number of tickets per day is limited to a low three-digit number, and they are tied to fixed time slots. On busy days, the quota is often taken up in the morning.
The interiors of the Chephren and Mykerinos pyramids cost significantly less and are more frequently available. Anyone seeking the impression of having stood inside such a structure gets it here for a fraction of the price. The difference in experience is smaller than the price difference might suggest, because while the Grand Gallery in the Great Pyramid is unique, everything else is similar in all three: narrow corridors and empty stone chambers.
That quotas exist at all is related to the protection status. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex is subject to regulations, and moisture from the breath of many people is a real conservation factor in narrow stone chambers. The limitation is not artificial scarcity, but a protective measure.
Why different numbers appear everywhere
Now to the question that makes this page practically impossible: Why do you find different numbers everywhere?
The first reason is currency. All prices are set in Egyptian pounds, and the exchange rate to the euro has moved considerably in recent years. A page that quoted an euro amount two years ago is off today, even though the ticket price hasn't changed.
The second reason is genuine adjustments. Entrance fees at Egyptian sites are increased regularly, sometimes multiple times within a year, and the increases are not announced long in advance. What was printed in spring may be outdated in autumn.
The third reason is simply negligence. Many pages copy from each other without checking, and outdated figures continue to circulate for years. An example that came up during research for this page: Several providers still list a ticket price for the Boat Museum on the plateau, even though this museum is closed and the solar barque was moved to the new museum next door as part of the overhaul of the entire site long ago.
Practically, this means: Do not take any number from a travel site, not even this one. The only binding source is the official portal or the counter at the entrance. Everything else is orientation regarding orders of magnitude, and that is exactly how it is intended here.
You don't need anything additional for the Sphinx
There is no separate ticket for the Sphinx. The area around the figure, the viewing terrace, and the adjacent Valley Temple are included in the base entry. Anyone who tells you otherwise at the gate or on the grounds and tries to sell you separate access is selling you nothing. The same applies to the panorama point and the shuttle ride.
Plateau entry as a QR code on mobile
The base entry, purchased in advance. For the eastern gate without counters, this is the only way to enter without detours.
Card at the counter, cash for everything else
Payment methods have shifted considerably in recent years, in favor of cards.
At official counters and machines, payment is now predominantly by card, and at several state sites, cash is no longer accepted at all. For advance purchase via the portal, standard card payments including common mobile payment services apply. If you only have cash, do not rely on it.
Conversely, you need cash for everything that is not the ticket. Tips, toilets, drinks, a camel ride, a photo: This runs in small bills and is expected in Egyptian pounds. The combination of card for tickets and cash for the rest is the practical way.
A word on uniqueness: The base ticket is valid for one entry. If you leave the grounds, for example to eat something in town, you cannot re-enter with the same code. Therefore, plan the day as a continuous visit and bring water instead of relying on a break outside.
Also expect checks at the entrance, where larger backpacks attract attention. For a normal day trip with water, sunscreen, and camera, this is not an issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sphinx included in the entry?
Yes. There is no separate ticket for it. The area around the figure and the adjacent Valley Temple are part of the base entry.
Do you absolutely need the interior ticket?
No. The grounds can be fully experienced with the base ticket. The interior is an add-on, not a mandatory part, and it contains no wall paintings.
Can you go back in on the same day?
No, the ticket is valid for one entry. If you go out, you need a new one.
Do children get a discount?
State sites in Egypt have tiered tariffs, but the rules change. Ask at the counter or check the portal before buying.
What a visit costs in total
So, what does a visit to the Giza Pyramids cost in total? The honest answer is: It depends almost entirely on one decision.
Anyone who only goes onto the grounds pays the base entry and gets away very cheaply, compared to what the day costs in total. Transport there is often more expensive than the ticket itself in this case.
Anyone who additionally wants to go into the Great Pyramid changes the calculation significantly, because this one add-on ticket outweighs everything else. If you choose one of the other two pyramids instead, you get a similar experience for a small surcharge.
And anyone who books a guide is essentially buying not the entry, but the organization and explanation. The entry is a minor item within that.
For budget planning, therefore, the most useful rule is this: Entry is rarely the problem. Time quotas, transport, and the question of whether you want to go inside decide the final amount at the end of the day.
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