Inside the Pyramids of Giza: tickets, what you see and which pyramid to enter

Can you go inside the pyramids of Giza?

Yes. In October 2026, egymonuments.com sold tickets for the inside of two pyramids: the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Khafre. This is the official ticket website of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

The plateau ticket does not include the inside of the pyramids. You must buy the plateau ticket first. Then add a ticket for each pyramid that you want to enter.

Students must be age 24 or less. They must show a valid student ID. Children under 6 enter free. For all ticket types and where to buy them, see Pyramids of Giza tickets.

Every day, except Ramadan, you can enter the plateau from 07:00, last entry 16:00. During Ramadan, you can enter from 08:00, last entry 15:30.

What you see inside the Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid has three chambers. Two of them are high inside the stone structure. No other pyramid has this layout.

This is the route that visitors use today:

1. The Robbers' Tunnel. You enter through a tunnel that was cut into the north side. It is approximately 7 m above the ground. The original entrance is higher and is not the visitor entrance.
2. The Ascending Passage. This passage goes up at an angle of approximately 26 degrees. It is approximately 1.2 m high and 1 m wide. Most adults must bend forward.
3. The Grand Gallery. This is a tall, sloped hall. It is 8.6 m high and 46.7 m long. Above approximately 2.3 m, the walls step inward seven times.
4. The King's Chamber. This room has granite walls and a flat granite roof. It contains Khufu's granite sarcophagus (stone coffin). The sarcophagus is empty and has no lid.

The rooms that visitors see have no ancient paintings or inscriptions. Builders' marks and the names of work groups survive only in small rooms above the King's Chamber. Visitors cannot enter these rooms.

Time and conditions inside

No official source gives the time for a visit inside or the temperature inside. The route is short, but it goes up a long slope. Sometimes you must wait at the entrance.

The passages are stone tunnels with no windows. Two narrow air shafts connect the King's Chamber to the outside. A ventilation system was installed in these shafts in 1992. Drink water before you go in. Wear shoes with a good grip.

Who should not go inside

The passages are narrow, low and steep. You must bend for a long distance.

• If you have a fear of small, closed spaces, stay outside.
• If you cannot bend or climb for some minutes, stay outside.
• If you have a heart, breathing, back or knee condition, ask your doctor before your trip.

Is it worth going inside?

• Go inside if you want to see the Grand Gallery and the King's Chamber.
• Stay outside if you want art or decoration. The rooms are bare stone.
• Compare the costs. The Great Pyramid ticket costs EGP 1,500 for a foreign adult. The plateau ticket costs EGP 700 for a foreign adult.

Which pyramid to go inside: Khufu, Khafre or Menkaure

Khafre's pyramid was originally 143.5 m high, almost as tall as Khufu's. Today it is 136.4 m high. Menkaure's pyramid is the smallest of the three, with an original height of 65 m.

Photography inside

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities lets visitors take personal photos and videos with a phone or a camera. This rule is for all sites and museums that are open to visitors. Do not use flash in museums or indoor places, such as the inside of a pyramid. Obey the instructions of the staff at each entrance.

Plan your visit

• Buy your tickets on egymonuments.com or at the ticket office at the plateau. See Pyramids of Giza tickets.
• Go inside early in the day.
• Add the Great Sphinx and the panoramic viewpoint to the same visit.
• For a day plan with the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, see the Grand Egyptian Museum page.