The Best Dahshur Tours

The most popular Dahshur tour on GetYourGuide — and for good reason. You build the day you want: the Red and Bent Pyramids at Dahshur, the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara and the colossal Ramesses II at Memphis, with options to add the Giza pyramids or finish with a sunset felucca on the Nile. A private air-conditioned car and an Egyptologist guide keep the pace relaxed.

Why we like it: Flexible options, lunch on longer versions and outstanding reviews make this the easiest recommendation for first-time visitors.

• Choose your combo: Dahshur, Saqqara, Memphis, Giza and a Nile felucca
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
• Lunch included on the longer options
• Rated 4.8/5 from 760+ reviews

Best for: First-timers who want the full pyramid story in one day

A classic, great-value day that covers the three essential sites south of Cairo in the right order: Saqqara first, then Memphis, then the quiet desert of Dahshur in the softer afternoon light. Entry tickets and lunch are included, so the price you see is essentially the price you pay. Rated 4.7/5 by more than 360 travellers.

Why we like it: Entry fees and lunch included, sensible routing and 360+ strong reviews — superb value for the complete south-of-Cairo trio.

• All entry fees included — no card juggling at the gates
• Step Pyramid of Djoser, Red & Bent Pyramids, Memphis
• Traditional Egyptian lunch
• Private option available

Best for: Travellers who want everything included and no surprises

A flexible, budget-friendly way to see Egypt’s great pyramid fields. Start with the Giza plateau and the Sphinx, continue to Memphis and Saqqara, and add Dahshur so you can step inside the Red Pyramid. Choose the options that suit your time and budget — ideal if you only have one day in Cairo.

Why we like it: One of the lowest starting prices, with Dahshur and a felucca available as add-ons.

• Pick the sites you want — add Dahshur as an option
• Private guide and air-conditioned transport
• Optional felucca ride on the Nile
• Rated 4.8/5 — among the lowest starting prices

Best for: Budget-conscious travellers with one day in Cairo

An efficient private half-day that starts with an 8:00 hotel pickup and beats both the heat and the traffic. Your guide takes you through Saqqara’s Step Pyramid, the Ramesses II colossus at Memphis and on to Dahshur, where you’ll have time to go inside the Red Pyramid. Rated 4.6/5 from almost 500 reviews.

Why we like it: An early private start means you’re done before the heat — ideal for families.

• Private group — just you and your party
• Skip-the-line style entry arranged by your guide
• Step Pyramid, Memphis open-air museum, Red & Bent Pyramids
• Back at your hotel by early afternoon

Best for: Families and couples who prefer a private, early start

The only tour focused purely on Dahshur. A private driver and guide take you to Egypt’s third-largest pyramid, where you descend the 60-metre passage to the three corbelled chambers inside. Short, focused and perfect if you’ve already seen Saqqara or simply want Sneferu’s masterpiece without a long day.

Why we like it: The only tour dedicated purely to Dahshur, with the Red Pyramid interior as the centrepiece.

• Dedicated Dahshur trip — no rushing to other sites
• Entry to the Red Pyramid’s interior chambers
• Private air-conditioned transfer
• Great add-on to a Giza day

Best for: Pyramid enthusiasts and repeat visitors to Cairo

Egypt’s three great pyramid fields in a single, fully organised private day: the Great Pyramid and Sphinx at Giza, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara and the smooth-sided Red Pyramid at Dahshur. With entry fees and lunch bundled, it’s the stress-free way to see the complete evolution of the pyramid.

Why we like it: All three great pyramid fields in one fully arranged private day.

• Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur in one private day
• Entry fees, lunch and water included
• Private Egyptologist guide
• Skip-the-line entry arranged

Best for: Travellers who want Giza + Dahshur fully arranged

A premium private tour with a qualified Egyptologist who tailors the day to your interests. Linger in the Saqqara tombs, take your time inside the Red Pyramid and hear the story of the Black Pyramid, then relax over a restaurant lunch before heading back to your hotel.

Why we like it: A perfect rating and a restaurant lunch for travellers who want a tailor-made day.

• Private Egyptologist guide
• Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis at your pace
• Restaurant lunch included
• Rated a perfect 5/5

Best for: Couples and small groups wanting a premium private day