★★★★★ Rated 4.9 from 309 reviews

Horse Riding at the Pyramids of Giza

Ride an Arabian horse past the Great Pyramids with local horsemen. First-timers welcome: we match every rider with the right horse.

  • Beginners welcome
  • Reserve with 50% today
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h
“Healthy, happy horses and fun guides! We had a fantastic horse ride at the Giza pyramids with iRide Egypt.”
MyDogKyle · Tripadvisor
“Desert horse riding. Very professional, friendly and the horses are well taken care of.”
Z · Tripadvisor
“1 1/2 hour ride and 1/2 hour Pyramid photo shoot - AMAZING! Highly recommend IRIDE EGYPT!!”
Abbey · Tripadvisor
“Ride experience was amazing. The whole team was very professional and friendly, starting from the reservation team to…”
Ahmed · Facebook
“The best place by far to get over your fear of horse-riding,they provide a very smooth,fun experience and the staff is…”
Nour · Google
“Exciting experience. I had my first-ever horse riding experience with my friends, it was amazing!”
Asma · Tripadvisor
“I had a wonderful experience. The most peaceful, relaxing, and homely place with warm vibes that makes me count down…”
rawda · Tripadvisor
“Horse ride in Saqqara with Iride Egypt ? Highly recommend Iride Egypt ❤️The ride and the horse were amazing???”
nada · Tripadvisor

Our rides

Choose your ride

Every ride comes with an experienced local guide, a well-trained horse matched to your level and a free helmet. Clear prices, no surprises.

Photos from our rides

Why iRide

Why ride with iRide Egypt

Horse welfare first

Our horses are well fed, rested and cared for every day. Happy horses make safe, calm rides.

Your safety first

Experienced guides ride with you, helmets are included and every horse is matched to your level.

Every level welcome

Never ridden before? We take it slow. Experienced riders get more freedom and pace.

Photos you will keep

Your guide knows the best spots at the Pyramids. Add a professional photo shoot if you like.

How it works

Book in three easy steps

1. Pick your ride

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Lake Qarun or Dahab, each with a clear price and duration.

2. Choose a date & reserve

Book online in a minute and pay 50% to secure your horses. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

3. Meet us and ride

Your guide welcomes you at the stable, matches you with your horse and off you go.

Reviews

What our riders say

★★★★★ Rated 4.9 from 309 reviews on Google, TripAdvisor and Facebook.

★★★★★
Healthy, happy horses and fun guides! We had a fantastic horse ride at the Giza pyramids with iRide Egypt. Beautiful horses, healthy and well-cared for (as someone who loves and has had my own horses, this was the most important thing to me.) The guides were delightful young women who emphasized fun and safety, and made our experience so special.…
MyDogKyle
Tripadvisor review · February 2026
★★★★★
Desert horse riding. Very professional, friendly and the horses are well taken care of. I enjoyed the horse riding during the sunset. Iride is now favourite place for horse riding ?
Z A.
Tripadvisor review · November 2024
★★★★★
1 1/2 hour ride and 1/2 hour Pyramid photo shoot - AMAZING! Highly recommend IRIDE EGYPT!! Myself and my partner went from the UK on a private ride and had a couple of the team with us. My horse, a beautiful Arabian stallion (stallion at a little extra charge but well worth it) was in lovely condition which was important…
Abbey R.
Tripadvisor review · May 2024
★★★★★
Ride experience was amazing. The whole team was very professional and friendly, starting from the reservation team to the captain who accompanied us during the ride. Everyone was respectful, helpful, and truly skilled at what they do. Thank you iRide for the great experience.❤️
Ahmed M.
Facebook review · May 2026
★★★★★
The best place by far to get over your fear of horse-riding,they provide a very smooth,fun experience and the staff is super proffesional and friendly! Love themmm
Nour S.
Google review · February 2026
★★★★★
Exciting experience. I had my first-ever horse riding experience with my friends, it was amazing! At first, I felt a little nervous, but Marwa and Halim were so supportive and encouraging. They made sure we felt comfortable and confident, which helped us enjoy every moment without fear!
Asma S.
Tripadvisor review · December 2024

Destinations

Where do you want to ride?

From the Great Pyramids to the Red Sea mountains, pick the landscape you have always dreamed of.

Moments

Moments from our rides

Families, first-timers and experienced riders, from the Pyramids to the Red Sea. This could be you next week.

Guest and guide with an Arabian horse at the PyramidsHorse swimming with its rider in the sea at DahabSmiling rider in a helmet with his horse in the Saqqara desertRider on a rearing white horse in front of a pyramidRider cantering along the beach of Lake QarunGroup ride in the desert dust of the Dahab mountainsGuest with a white horse on the dunes of SaqqaraRider on a chestnut horse among the reeds of FayoumRider sitting beside his horse facing the Giza PyramidsGroup ride splashing in the water at Lake Qarun

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

No. Most of our guests are first-timers. We match every rider with a calm, well-trained horse and a guide rides with you the whole time. Experienced riders can ask for a livelier horse and a faster pace.

Choose your ride, pick a date and pay a 50% deposit online by card. The rest is paid before your ride starts.

Free cancellation or a new date up to 24 hours before your ride. Later cancellations and no-shows keep the deposit. If we cancel for weather or safety reasons, you get a full refund or a new date.

Pick-up can be arranged from most hotels in Giza and Cairo. Select the pick-up option when booking, or send us your hotel name on WhatsApp.

Long trousers, closed shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen. A helmet is provided free of charge.

Yes, children are welcome. Tell us their age when booking and we will choose a suitable horse and a guide will ride next to them.

Early morning and sunset give the best light at the Pyramids and the coolest temperatures, especially from April to October.

The Great Pyramids ride lasts 1.5 to 3 hours. Every ride shows its duration on its page.

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Reserve today with 50%. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your ride.

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