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A stunning light and sound show at the Giza Pyramids with dinner
A 4-hour evening at Giza: the Sound and Light Show in front of the Sphinx and the Pyramids, then a set Egyptian dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza by private car, an English-speaking guide, a standard show ticket and dinner are included.
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Tour type
- Private, your own group
- Pickup
- From your hotel
- Lunch
- Not included
- Guide
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Included
Overview
After the day crowds leave, the Giza plateau changes character. At the Sound and Light Show, the Sphinx and the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure are lit in colour, and a recorded narration in the voice of the Sphinx tells the story of the plateau, from the kings who built the pyramids to later figures such as Tutankhamun and Nefertiti. The audience sits outdoors in front of the Sphinx, with the pyramids rising behind it into the night sky.
This tour turns the show into a full evening out. Your guide and driver pick you up at your hotel in Cairo or Giza, give you the background on the plateau on the way and take you to your seat. After the show, which lasts about an hour, you have dinner at a local restaurant in Giza: Egyptian dishes such as grilled meats, rice, salads, dips and bread. Then you are driven back to your hotel, about four hours after pickup. If you only want the show, our shorter Sound and Light Show evening tour leaves out the meal.
Who this tour suits
- Travellers who want a relaxed evening plan in Cairo, with transport, show and dinner arranged together.
- Couples and families on a first visit, who have seen the Pyramids by day and want to see them lit at night.
- Visitors staying in central Cairo who would rather not find a restaurant in Giza on their own after dark.
It is not a guided night visit of the plateau, and the narration is a show rather than a history lesson. For the history, combine it with a daytime visit to the Pyramids, the Sphinx and Saqqara on one of our Cairo day tours.
What you will love
- The Pyramids lit at nightThe Sphinx and the three pyramids in changing colours against the dark sky.
- An open-air seat facing the SphinxYou watch from the auditorium in front of the Sphinx, with the pyramids behind it.
- Dinner in Giza after the showA set Egyptian meal at a local restaurant, so the evening ends without searching for a table.
- The story of the plateauA narration in the voice of the Sphinx, from the pyramid builders to Tutankhamun and Nefertiti.
- Door to door in a private carPickup and drop-off at your hotel in an air-conditioned car, with a guide who handles the entrance.
- Show ticket includedBooked in advance for a date and language confirmed with you.
Your stops
Stop117:30 Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Your guide and driver meet you in the hotel lobby about one hour before the show (times here are for a winter show at about 18:30). On the drive to Giza your guide explains who built the three pyramids, what the Sphinx was and how the plateau looked in ancient times, so the show makes more sense.
Stop218:30 The Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids
Your guide takes you through the entrance to your seat in the open-air auditorium facing the Sphinx. For about an hour the Sphinx and the pyramids are lit in changing colours while the narration tells the story of the ancient Egyptians: the Sphinx as guardian of the necropolis, the building of the pyramids, and kings and queens such as Khufu, Tutankhamun and Nefertiti.
Stop319:45 Dinner in Giza and the drive back to your hotel
A short drive to a local restaurant in Giza for a set Egyptian dinner: grilled meats or chicken, rice, salads, dips and bread, with vegetarian options. After dinner your driver takes you back to your hotel, where you arrive at about 21:30 from central Cairo.
Price
Group size and pricing
Prices are per person in US dollars. Children pay less, see the children policy below.
Get a quoteWhat is included
- An English-speaking tour guide who meets you at your hotel and takes you to your seat.
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in a private air-conditioned car.
- Your ticket for the Sound and Light Show (standard seat).
- A set Egyptian dinner at a local restaurant in Giza after the show.
- All taxes and service charges.
- Tips for the guide and driver (optional).
- Drinks with dinner, and personal expenses.
Practical information for this tour
Show times and languages
The show operator sets the dates, times and languages, which change with the season, and the show runs in several languages on different evenings. A second show of the night runs only when enough tickets are sold. At the time of writing the official site lists prices but no fixed timetable, so we confirm the date, time and language of your show before you book. In winter the first show usually starts in the early evening; in summer it starts later.
Tickets and entry
Your show ticket is included (standard seats; VIP seats on request). Tickets cannot be refunded once issued; the show operator allows one change of date when it is requested at least 24 hours in advance.
Dinner
Dinner is a set Egyptian meal at a local restaurant in Giza, served after the show. Soft drinks and water with the meal are at your own cost unless we tell you otherwise when you book. Vegetarian meals are available; tell us about allergies or diets in advance.
Photography
Photos and short videos from your seat are allowed. Use your phone's night mode rather than flash, which does not reach the monuments and disturbs other guests.
What to wear and bring
- A warm jacket from November to March; the seats are outdoors and desert evenings are cold.
- Smart casual clothes are fine for the restaurant.
- A little cash in Egyptian pounds for drinks and tips.
Pickup, timing and getting there
Pickup is about one hour before the show from hotels in central Cairo, Zamalek, Garden City or Giza; much less from Giza hotels. The evening lasts about four hours. Tell us if you stay in New Cairo, Heliopolis or near the airport, which adds driving time.
Children, accessibility and combining it with a day visit
Children are welcome, and the seated show suits them, although young children may find an hour of narration long. The auditorium has fixed rows reached by steps; if anyone in your group uses a wheelchair, tell us so that we can check access with the show operator. Many travellers book this evening on the same day as a daytime visit to the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum: rest at the hotel in the afternoon, and we collect you again for the show.
Travel policy guide
Booking confirmation
A deposit of 30% of the total tour cost confirms your booking. We send you a secure payment link for the deposit; the balance is paid in cash or by card on arrival in Egypt, unless your written offer gives another date. We never ask for card details by email, chat or WhatsApp. We confirm every booking by email.
Cancellation and refund
- 22 days or more before departure: 100% refund
- 15 to 21 days: 70% refund
- 8 to 14 days: 50% refund
- 0 to 7 days: no refund
No-show travelers are charged 100%. During peak events in Egypt, hotels and Nile cruises do not refund deposits. Groups of more than 10 people may have different terms.
Children policy
- Under 2: free, sharing the parents’ bed, meals not included
- 2 to 5 years: 25% of the adult price
- 6 to 11 years: 50% of the adult price
- 12 and over: adult price
Add each child and their age in the enquiry form so the quote is exact.
Optional visits
Add a lunch stop, a longer visit or a second site to your day. Tell us what you want and we add it to your quote with its cost.
Extra expenses
Not included in the price: Tipping.
Tipping guide
Tipping is customary in Egypt and is not included in the price. A usual amount for a private day tour is US$5 to 10 per person for your guide and US$3 to 5 for your driver.
Questions about this tour
How long is the evening?
About four hours from pickup to drop-off: the drive, an hour-long show, dinner and the drive back.
Is dinner before or after the show?
After the show, at a local restaurant in Giza. If the show you book starts late in summer, ask us and we can arrange dinner before it instead.
In which language is the show?
The show runs in several languages on different evenings. We confirm the date and language of your show before you book.
Are drinks included with dinner?
The set meal is included; drinks are paid at the restaurant unless we confirm otherwise when you book.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The evening is seated and calm. Young children may find the hour-long narration long, and the evening ends at about 21:30.
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Christiane SMay 2026
Amazing Egyptian vacation! We did an 11 day private tour of Cairo, cruise on the Nile between Aswan and Luxor and a 4 day stay in Hurghada. The guided tours were very interesting, with extremely knowledgeable guides, attentive and helpful.
Ehrhart MAugust 2024
Egypt package to the Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara was a fascinating journey through Egypt's ancient past ,guide knowledge, the majesty of the pyramids, and the historical depth of Saqqara made this tour truly enriching!
Clayton Z973August 2024
our honeymoon to Egypt ,Giza and Saqqara was a magical escape into history The pyramids looming in the distance, the quiet serenity of the desert, and the ancient wonders of Saqqara created moments that will be with me forever!
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