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Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids — Rates, Photos & Booking Help

An unforgettable evening at Giza: the pyramids and the Great Sphinx lit up in colour and laser projection while the Sphinx narrates the story of ancient Egypt, with private hotel transfers. About 2 hours, from $55 per person.

2 Hours Evening Show Private Transfers ✨ Pyramids by Night
The show runs in the evening, and the narration language rotates by night — English, French, Arabic, Spanish, German and others each have their own scheduled evenings — so it is worth confirming your preferred language when you book. Seating is open-air on the Giza plateau facing the Sphinx and the pyramids, and desert evenings can turn cool, so bring a light layer. Showtimes shift earlier in winter and later in summer, following the sunset.
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Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids — Overview

When the sun sets over Giza, the plateau puts on one of the world's great open-air spectacles. From tiered seating facing the Sphinx, you watch the Great Pyramid of Khufu and its companions wash through waves of coloured light while lasers trace scenes across the desert night. The Great Sphinx itself becomes the storyteller, its voice carrying the history of the pharaohs, the building of the pyramids and the gods of ancient Egypt out across the sands.

The Giza Sound and Light Show has entranced visitors for decades, and seeing the monuments after dark — floodlit, dramatic and far quieter than the daytime crowds — gives you a completely different feeling for their scale and mystery. The narration runs in a different language each evening, so there is a night for almost every visitor.

With private hotel pickup and drop-off, it makes a perfect, low-effort evening — on its own, or as the finale to a full day among the pyramids.

Photos

The pyramids of Giza floodlit during the Sound and Light Show The Great Sphinx illuminated at night Laser projections over the Giza plateau Open-air seating facing the illuminated pyramids

Rates

Solo Guest

1 guest

$65per person

2 to 6 Guests

per person

$55per person

7+ Guests

per person

$50per person

Children

👶
Free Infant

Infants up to 4 years old join free of charge.

🎓
50% Discount Per Child

Children from 4 to under 12 years old receive a 50% discount.

Best For

Anyone who wants to experience the pyramids in a completely different mood — families with children, couples, photographers, and travellers with an evening free in Cairo. It pairs naturally with a daytime Pyramids or Cairo tour, turning a single day at Giza into a full day-to-night experience, and the seated, open-air format makes it an easy, relaxed evening for all ages.

What You’ll See

  • The Great Pyramid of Khufu and its companions floodlit in colour
  • The Great Sphinx of Giza as the narrator of the show
  • Laser projections tracing the history of ancient Egypt across the plateau
  • The monuments after dark — dramatic and far quieter than by day
  • Open-air seating facing the pyramids and the Sphinx

Tour Includes

  • Pick-up service from your hotel
  • Egyptology guide
  • Entrance fees to sightseeing as per the program
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • All taxes & service charge
  • Drop-off at your hotel

Tour Excludes

  • Tips
  • Meals and beverages
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Tour FAQ

How long is the experience?
About 2 hours in total, including private transfers. The show itself lasts roughly 45 minutes to an hour.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Private pickup and drop-off at your Cairo or Giza hotel are included.
What language is the show in?
The narration rotates by night across several languages, including English, French, Arabic, Spanish and German. Tell us your preferred language and we will book a matching evening where possible.
When does it start?
Showtimes follow the sunset, so they are earlier in winter and later in summer. We confirm the exact time with your booking.
Is the tour private?
Your transfers are private; the Sound and Light Show itself is a scheduled open-air performance shared with other visitors.
What should I bring?
Seating is open-air and desert evenings can be cool, so bring a light jacket or wrap. A camera on a night setting captures the illuminated pyramids beautifully.
Can children join?
Absolutely. Infants up to 4 are free, and children from 4 to under 12 receive a 50% discount.
Please Note: Prices are calculated based on entrance fees, fuel price and local taxes as at June 30, 2020. Any increase in entrance fees, fuel price or local taxes will be reflected on any unpaid tour immediately. However, any pre-paid tour will not be affected by the change of rates. We highly recommend booking your tours in advance to be protected from price fluctuation.

Early Booking Benefits

💰 Payment & Deposit
  1. Deposit: only 20% deposit at the time of booking.
  2. Installments: 0% interest, equal monthly installments. The last installment is required 30 days before the tour date.
🛌️ Tour Privileges — all tours booked 6 months in advance get
  1. A private guide free of charge, without supplements.
  2. Your choice of guiding language: English, French, Italian, German or Spanish.
📅 Flexibility (Changes)
  1. Date change: free of charge, with respect to seasonality price, up to 7 days before the tour date.
  2. Tour swap: free of charge, with respect to the price difference between both tours, up to 7 days before the tour date.
  3. Name change: free of charge up to 7 days before the tour date.
📉 Price Fluctuation Protection
  1. Price increase guarantee: your price is protected against any future increase in tour rate, fuel price, government taxes or entrance fees.
  2. Price drop guarantee: you receive a refund of the difference if the price drops (same booking conditions).
🌍 National / Global Shutdown Protection

Examples: pandemic, airspace closure, or force-majeure events affecting all tours.

  1. Postpone travel date free of charge: move your travel to a later date, keeping the exact same booked plan, benefits and conditions.
  2. Full refund: receive a 100% refund.