Sound & Light Egypt
Sound & Light Egypt
3.7
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
The legendary Sound and Light shows are playing at world renowned Pyramids of Giza, Temples of Karnak, Philae and Abu Simbel; four of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Their historical and cultural values are simply beyond description. Latest lighting, laser and projection technologies are utilized to visualize mysteries of the Pharonic civilization. Every year, hundreds of thousands attend these magnificent spectaculars to relive the legend..
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Caroline W
13 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
Given James Bond attended the exact same show at Giza in the 1977 film « The Spy Who Loved Me » - it’s fair to say, this performance has not aged well.
The narrator sounds like Winston Churchill and the story itself is painfully pompous and devoid of irony or fun. That said, if you take the show for what it is - a relic of a bygone era - it’s an entertaining enough hour. I found it genuinely hysterical in places thanks to the crashing, dramatic music that causes the pyramids to turn purple and green, and the sphinx to embark on a monologue about how Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Napoleon used to sit at his feet. All made even funnier by someone driving up and down the road next to the pyramids with his lights on, and people openly walking out of the show in disgust. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world! :-) But if you don’t like Bond, plummy voices, and high drama you will find it excruciating.
The narrator sounds like Winston Churchill and the story itself is painfully pompous and devoid of irony or fun. That said, if you take the show for what it is - a relic of a bygone era - it’s an entertaining enough hour. I found it genuinely hysterical in places thanks to the crashing, dramatic music that causes the pyramids to turn purple and green, and the sphinx to embark on a monologue about how Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Napoleon used to sit at his feet. All made even funnier by someone driving up and down the road next to the pyramids with his lights on, and people openly walking out of the show in disgust. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world! :-) But if you don’t like Bond, plummy voices, and high drama you will find it excruciating.
Written November 10, 2024
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Rajesh K K
Bengaluru, India1,901 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Frankly, was disappointed! Had heard a lot about this, but the actual show was a bit of a letdown.
We went there by a large bus. This is located within narrow streets, so had to walk a bit to reach the venue. Huge crowd! Got good seats and got my first view of the famous Giza Pyramids!
The show started on time and went on for about 40 minutes. The Pyramids and the Sphinx were illuminated with lights at different points of the show. There was a flat piece of rock where some images with displayed. And, of course, a narration in English that tried to explain the history behind the Pyramids and the Egyptian Empire.
The narrative was not great. The sound was unclear and the story was rambling at times. And too many Pharaohs and Queens were mentioned. For someone unfamiliar with ancient Egyptian history, it became confusing to track all these names! The lighting was also mediocre. And there was a (public?) road between the Pyramids, where the show was taking place. And vehicles, with bright headlights on, passing regularly! Disturbing!
The location is fantastic, the Pyramids one of the Wonders! With a little more effort, I feel this show could be made brilliant!
Tips - the seats up front are the best! And do take a light jacket across. Breezy in the evenings. Paid toilets available.
We went there by a large bus. This is located within narrow streets, so had to walk a bit to reach the venue. Huge crowd! Got good seats and got my first view of the famous Giza Pyramids!
The show started on time and went on for about 40 minutes. The Pyramids and the Sphinx were illuminated with lights at different points of the show. There was a flat piece of rock where some images with displayed. And, of course, a narration in English that tried to explain the history behind the Pyramids and the Egyptian Empire.
The narrative was not great. The sound was unclear and the story was rambling at times. And too many Pharaohs and Queens were mentioned. For someone unfamiliar with ancient Egyptian history, it became confusing to track all these names! The lighting was also mediocre. And there was a (public?) road between the Pyramids, where the show was taking place. And vehicles, with bright headlights on, passing regularly! Disturbing!
The location is fantastic, the Pyramids one of the Wonders! With a little more effort, I feel this show could be made brilliant!
Tips - the seats up front are the best! And do take a light jacket across. Breezy in the evenings. Paid toilets available.
Written November 3, 2023
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eng333
New Jersey1,813 contributions
Feb 2021
The show is very old, probably made 20yrs ago and never changed. At times like this, you want to go to the main 7 pm show since you have a high chance of the other shows being canceled. There were only 20 people. The show was in Arabic as most people there were local but you can get a free headset to hear the English. I wouldn't say the show is worth the 300LE, but if you want to see the pyramids lit up at night, I guess this is the only way. I had a very late flight and just needed to kill time at night.
Written March 19, 2021
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laurie h
Winston Salem, NC50 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
This was the dumbest thing I have ever seen. It’s a tape of some old Hollywood Star like Vincent Price telling some old Pharaoh stories. It’s long and boring. I would have liked to seen the Pyramids lighted up and then left in 10. Worst of all this con artist photographer offered to take a pic of us and the demanded 20 dollars.
Written October 30, 2024
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Matt L
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Family
Very outdated show. Terrible sound quality and bad light quality. The chairs are super uncomfortable and they oversold tickets for premium seats. People are walking around and make the experience even worse.
Written December 29, 2024
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Marzukki
Milan, Italy110 contributions
Mar 2025 • Couples
Show with fairly trivial lights and rather long historical explanation. Unacceptable the descent of cars from the road next to the pyramid that with their headlights have nothing to do with the show. Overall not recommended even in relation to the asking price.
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Written March 11, 2025
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zeph z
Paris, France188 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
A terribly outdated and old school show. It would be high time to see it again. Above all, don't pay to go. If you're really tempted, take advantage of a nearby roof terrace that many bars and hotels offer at no extra cost to the price of a drink.
Written December 11, 2023
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annabella
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Really disappointing! Purchased a VIP SEAT and its totally not worth it. We were waiting for lights but its all sounds and mostly a Pitch dark stage for the first 10 mins or almost the entire show! I almost fell asleep in my chair. Such a waste, and all the cars passing by , a complete distraction. This is just like listening to an audio book! There is absolutely no light show to see. I felt scammed.
Written January 19, 2024
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Luana Silva
3 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
Really old sound system sometimes you couldn’t even understand what was being said. Very boring to be honest, we left half way through the show. I was expecting lots of lights but it’s very basic and definitely isn’t worth more than 5£ (being generous)
Written January 11, 2025
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DEK_29
Brisbane, Australia1,061 contributions
Jan 2020
I was staying across the street at the Great Pyramid Inn and had decided before arriving to go and see the show on my first day however, a 22 hour flight put paid to that idea. The next day after visiting Dahshur, Saqaarra, Memphis and Giza plateau, I decided to attend the show. Thankfully I rugged up prior to crossing the street. As it was winter, there were plenty of seats at the first show which was in English; so I sat as close to the front as I could.
The show consists of the Great sphinx retelling the history of the Giza plateau dealing with the god kings of the forth dynasty in the first half. A general history thereafter in the second half features later pharaohs, Julius Caesar and Napoleon.
I had seen the show from my hotel, but the experience of being close to the show outweighed the cold of the night. To see these mighty pyramids lit up is inspiring.
Tips for winter:
Wrap up in warm clothing especially if there is a wind blowing
Have a hot drink before coming and one straight after
Sit as close to the front as you can
The show consists of the Great sphinx retelling the history of the Giza plateau dealing with the god kings of the forth dynasty in the first half. A general history thereafter in the second half features later pharaohs, Julius Caesar and Napoleon.
I had seen the show from my hotel, but the experience of being close to the show outweighed the cold of the night. To see these mighty pyramids lit up is inspiring.
Tips for winter:
Wrap up in warm clothing especially if there is a wind blowing
Have a hot drink before coming and one straight after
Sit as close to the front as you can
Written February 9, 2020
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Hallo! Darf ich fragen, in welchem Hotel Sie gewohnt haben?
Written June 18, 2023
Has anyone done the sound and light show with dinner. Looking forward to a local diner. Where did they take you for local dinner?
Written May 12, 2019
The simple answer is there is no dinner option available.have your dinner and come for the show or have dinner after the show. Cheers
Written May 12, 2019
It seems like most people say it was cool. What about the month of September?
Written March 28, 2019
What's "cool"? It differs for those from northern climes versus from the tropics...and I don't know from where you hail. Here's my advice: Take a light coat or sweater to the show. If it gets "cool" for you, put one on.
Written March 30, 2019
When did you go that it was cold at night? Is there a guide that can get 4 of us preferred seating?
Written March 24, 2018
We watched the light and sound show from rooftop of Great Pyramids Inn. It was November, and the breeze was cold. You need woolen during December and January in the evening.
Written March 27, 2018
What is the duration of light and sound show?
Written February 21, 2018
pyramids sound and light show cost 200 Egyptian pounds
ENGLISH EVERY DAT AT 7:00 PM THE show take 1 hour
Written November 8, 2018
Buenas tardes, me gustaría saber el precio por persona y el horario para escucharlo en castellano. Gracias
Written January 3, 2018
Hola Lissandra, normalmente cuando compras un tour te incluyen este espectáculo
En nuestro caso nuestro maravilloso guía hizo que lo dieran solo para nosotros que éramos un grupo de 7 personas y totalmente en castellano, y por parlante nada de audioguía
Todo a la luz de la luna....
Un momento único
Written January 9, 2018
Καλημέρα,
Δεν θυμάμαι ακριβώς γιατί, ήταν πακέτο με τα υπόλοιπα που είδαμε εκείνην την ημέρα.
Written November 27, 2017
Hi, is it safe and near enough to have a relaxing walk from Mena House to the venue of this Sound & Light Show? Can we just turn up an hour before the show and purchase tickets. What time is the English language show for Friday?
Written March 11, 2017
I am not to sure about the neighborhood, and I do not know if you can buy tickets on site - best is to go to the site for the show and ask
Written March 12, 2017
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