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Archaeological site · Giza, Giza
Pyramids of Giza
The pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, with the queens’ pyramids and the temples, on the Giza plateau. Khufu’s is the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world still standing.
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About Pyramids of Giza
The Giza plateau holds the three great pyramids of the 4th dynasty, built around 2600–2500 BCE. The Great Pyramid of Khufu originally measured about 146 meters and was the tallest structure in the world for millennia; Khafre’s preserves part of the limestone casing at the top; Menkaure’s is the smallest of the three.
Around them are smaller queens’ pyramids, cemeteries of nobles’ tombs and funerary and valley temples, linked by causeways. The Great Pyramid is the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that remains standing.
The interior of some pyramids can be visited via narrow, low corridors with a separate ticket: check the current schedule. Desert viewpoints to the west show the three pyramids aligned.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Three to four hours for the plateau, without the museum.
Best time
At opening in the morning, with less heat and fewer groups; late afternoon gives lower light on the stone.
How to get there
By taxi, rideshare or tour from Cairo, about 20 km from the center; the main entrance is near the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Tip
Bring water, a hat and sunscreen: there is little shade on the plateau. Agree prices for camels, horses and carriages beforehand.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Pyramids of Giza
Can you enter the Great Pyramid of Khufu?
Yes, with a separate ticket from the plateau entrance—check the current price list. The passages are narrow and low.
Which is the largest pyramid at Giza?
The Great Pyramid of Khufu, which originally stood at about 146 meters.
How many pyramids are at Giza?
Three large ones—Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure—and several smaller queens’ pyramids.