# Giza Pyramids Sound & Light Show

- Destination: Cairo & Giza
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Price: from USD 43.75 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Cairo or Giza.
- Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/giza-pyramids-sound-and-light-show
- Last updated: 2026-10-13

A relaxed evening show where the illuminated Pyramids and Sphinx come alive to a narrated journey through Egypt's ancient history.

As the sun dips behind the Giza plateau, the Pyramids and Sphinx slowly come alive in light, their colours shifting as the story unfolds. You'll settle into open-air seating while a narrated soundtrack traces thousands of years of ancient Egyptian history — from the building of the Great Pyramids to the enduring riddle of the Sphinx — all set against a backdrop of dramatic illumination.

It's a relaxed, low-effort evening out: no walking, no climbing, just a comfortable seat and a spectacular view. That makes it a great fit for families, couples, or anyone short on time in Cairo who still wants a proper "wow" moment with the Pyramids. Arrive a little early and you can catch the monuments glowing in the last daylight before the show begins.

Whether it's your first glimpse of Giza or you've already explored the plateau by day, seeing the Pyramids and Sphinx lit up after dark offers a completely different atmosphere — and a great photo to bring home.

## Highlights

- Illuminated Pyramids and Sphinx after dark
- Narrated history show
- Easy, low-effort evening activity

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Show entrance ticket

## What's not included

- Food and drinks
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## Itinerary

1. **❄ ~17:00–18:00 · ☀ ~18:00–19:00** — Hotel pickup: Pickup from your hotel lobby in Cairo or Giza.
2. **❄ ~19:00 · ☀ ~20:00** — Open-air show at the pyramids: Take your seat for the narrated show as the Pyramids and Sphinx are lit up after dark.
3. **❄ ~20:30 · ☀ ~21:30** — Return to your hotel: Drop-off back at your hotel.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is there any walking or climbing?**
No — it is a relaxed evening with open-air seating and no walking or climbing.

**What is included?**
Hotel pickup and drop-off and the show entrance ticket.

**Are food and drinks included?**
No. Food and drinks are not included.

**What is the show about?**
A narrated soundtrack traces ancient Egyptian history, from the building of the Great Pyramids to the riddle of the Sphinx, with the monuments lit in shifting colours.

**How long is the evening?**
About 2 hours.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.