How Tourists Are Scammed on Excursions to the Pyramids from Hurghada?

Unfortunately, scamming tourists on excursions to the Pyramids is common. Knowing the main schemes, you can avoid unnecessary expenses and a ruined mood. Here are the most common ones:

• Scam with a camel: The guide will convince you that you can only get to the panoramic viewpoint (where all three pyramids are visible) by camel or cart for $10. This is not true. It takes only 5 minutes to walk on the sand, and you will even be faster than those who rode.
• Inflated prices from the hotel guide: An excursion bought from a guide at the hotel can cost twice as much as from a street agency or online. They take advantage of tourists' trust and are not ashamed to deceive.
• Pressure in "museums": You will be taken to papyrus, cosmetics, or stone carving shops. There, professional salespeople will very intrusively offer goods. If you do not plan to buy anything, immediately say "no" firmly, otherwise it will be difficult to get rid of them.
• Street vendors: At every step, you will be offered souvenirs "for $1." As soon as you show interest, the price will increase several times. Bargain or just ignore them.
• Entering the pyramid: The guide may insistently offer to go inside the Pyramid of Cheops for $20. Keep in mind that inside there are only empty corridors and it is very stuffy, and the visit takes 5-10 minutes. Many consider it not worth it.

More useful tips and life hacks on how not to fall for tricks can be found in our guide: Cairo and the Pyramids from Hurghada.

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