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Popular Family-Friendly Attractions in Giza Governorate [2025]
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Giza Necropolis
4.8
/5
695 reviews
10
Based on 9,122 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +2020235317344
Address: Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
Recommended sightseeing time: 5-6 hours
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Egypt-Giza Pyramids Pitfall Prevention Tutorial
📍【Egypt Pyramids Practical Guide｜I was scammed three times on the first day😮💨】
Before coming to Egypt, I was mentally prepared: I would be scammed, I would be cheated, and I would meet persistent strangers. But I didn’t expect that I would be scammed three times on the first day!
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❌ Pitfall 1: I paid for the ticket with QR code but didn’t get the ticket
I arrived at the South Gate Ticket Office at 7 o’clock in the morning, scanned the QR code and paid successfully, and the card also showed that the money was deducted, but the system did not issue the ticket, so I had to pay cash again to get the ticket.
✅ Suggestion: It is safest to buy tickets with cash, or take a screenshot of the receipt after booking on the official website for future reference.
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❌ Pitfall 2: Fake tour guide kidnapped with camels as tickets
After entering the venue, a tour guide who looked very "professional" approached me and said sincerely:
> "You can only take photos outside with this ticket. You have to pay extra to enter, or take my camel to enter."
I was skeptical at first, but fortunately, after I insisted on refusing, he left.
✅ Reminder: The tickets for the pyramids are valid for the entire area. There are no such things as "internal tickets" or "camel passes".
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❌ Step 3: The police asked for tips after inviting you to take photos
I walked to the six-tower camera position, and a uniformed policeman took the initiative to show me the way, and said that it was okay to touch his camel and take photos with it:
I thought, the police should not lie, right? After taking two photos, he immediately came over and said: "Tip, give me a tip! You are a very good person..."
... I had to bite the bullet and give you $1.
✅ Suggestion: "Free" is the opening line of the trap, don't take photos easily before confirmation.
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🎒 Suggestion summary (very important)
⏰ It is best to enter at 7 am, the weather is cool, the light is beautiful, and there are few people
💰 Cash is the most stable, electronic payment is prone to problems
🧍♂️ Taking the initiative to talk, especially asking "Where are you from?" This kind of opening line basically wants you to spend money.
🗣 Please refuse decisively, don't look, don't buy, and refuse politely.
🐪 Camel experience is about EGP 500/hour, tips are not included (remember to bargain)
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Although many people approach me with a purpose, sometimes I feel extremely annoyed. But when I really stand in front of the pyramids and watch it still stand tall after 4,500 years, I still feel an indescribable shock.
> The charm of Egypt lies in - it is still irresistible in chaos.
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If you also plan to come to the Pyramids of Giza, this article will give you the pits you have stepped on and the sweat you have shed. Remember to bring reason, sunscreen, cash, and - a little sense of humor.
The Giza Pyramids are the peaks of ancient Egyptian civilization, including the Pyramid of Hofu, the Pyramid of Kafra, etc., with a large scale and excellent architectural skills. As one of the seven wonders of the world, its mysterious history and majestic appearance are shocking. Although some areas are seriously weathered, the overall preservation is intact, and the Sphinx is more mysterious. Visitors generally reflect that the management of the scenic spot needs to be improved, but it does not hinder its status as a must-visit world-class cultural heritage, which is a great window to explore ancient civilizations.
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Giza Zoo
4.2
/5
22 reviews
4.3
Based on 183 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +20235708895
Address: 26H7+3C8, Nahdet Masr, Oula, Al Giza, Giza Governorate 3725120, Egypt
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No. 14 of Best Things to Do in Giza Governorate
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Cairo Zoo is a zoo that houses many African animals, mostly small animals and large mammals. The zoo is a bit old and is also an old travel destination. You can bring your children here to visit.
1. Located in Giza District of Cairo, there is actually only one ticket office in the East Gate; 2. The zoo is relatively old and backward in facilities, but it has a large site and a large number of animal species; 3. There are some national treasure species in the zoo, among which Egyptian Saint egrets, Egyptian jackals, Egyptian vultures, Arabian gazelles, Egyptian savages and Nile crocodiles are the most characteristic animals. Other animals with African characteristics are lions, spotted hyenas, cheetahs, broad-eared foxes, cat ferrets, chimpanzees, yellow baboons, long-tailed monkeys, African elephants, hippos, white rhinos, giraffes, flamingos, pink-backed parrots, etc. 4. Tickets are Equivalent pounds, about $10, without student tickets, and they are usually cleared at 16:30 p.m., so they try to enter the arena as early as possible.
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