Stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

This is the reason to come, and nothing prepares you for the scale of it. The three great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert on the very edge of the city, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. General admission lets you wander the whole plateau; a separate ticket lets you climb inside the Great Pyramid, a claustrophobic but extraordinary experience. Go at opening time to beat the heat, the crowds and the persistent touts, and walk out to the panorama point for the classic view of all three together. We'll explain the ticket options and how to handle the hawkers calmly.