How does the shuttle bus system work at the Giza Pyramids and how much does a camel ride cost?
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TL;DR
Air-conditioned shuttle buses circulate around the Giza Pyramids complex — hop on and off freely with almost no wait. A camel ride near the Sphinx costs around 1000 EGP (~$20) per hour.
If the bus air conditioning works well, some tourists leave the driver a small tip right on board — no need to haggle, it's a small amount.
Shuttle buses fill up almost immediately and depart without delay, with the next one arriving right away — no crowds or long queues.
There's a paid restroom on site, but card payment isn't always available — better to carry some small cash in Egyptian pounds.
A camel ride near the Sphinx officially costs 1000 EGP per hour; if you decline, vendors may offer to let two people ride together for the same price.
Souvenir vendors near the pyramids are polite: after a calm refusal they don't push further. Souvenirs are offered from $1, though in practice it's hard to actually buy something that cheap unless your bus stop is long.