How to book excursions in Sharm El Sheikh without overpaying?
Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 27 days ago
TL;DR
Prices from street touts and online agencies are roughly the same and negotiable; hotel-based guides charge 2-3x more for the same tours. There's no fixed price list, so rates vary by seller.
What the community said
Booking tours through in-hotel guides costs 2-3 times more than the same excursions from street sellers or online.
29 days ago 2-3x more expensive at hotels
Street touts and online travel agencies offer similar prices, and you can bargain with street sellers.
29 days ago Similar prices, bargaining possible
Unlike some countries with fixed tour pricing, sellers here quote prices somewhat arbitrarily, so it's worth comparing offers before booking.
29 days ago
One traveler mentioned using a Russian-speaking female guide for excursions, but noted that service quality among Russian-speaking guides can vary significantly, including negative experiences.
29 days ago Mixed experience with Russian-speaking guides