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  • Address: Cairo, Dahshur, Egypt, Egypt
  • Hours: Daily 8am-5pm
  • Admission: LE 20

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Dahshur Tours

Think of Dahshur as pyramid-proving grounds: Although not nearly as famous at the pyramids of Giza, the structures here pre-date the Great Pyramids and highlight the engineering progress and understanding that took place on the way from a stepped structure to a true pyramid. The royal necropolis at Dahshur comprises a two-mile (3.5-kilometer) field of pyramids that date back between the fourth and 12th dynasties, and although 11 structures once dotted the landscape, only two remain: the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid. Nearly identical in size, these two pyramids are the third-largest in the country after the two biggest at Giza. The Red Pyramid is the older of the two and the only one that visitors can actually enter.

Archaeologists believe that Snofru, the first Pharoah of the fourth dynasty, commissioned Dahshur's most notable pyramids, and, as the Bent Pyramid with its crooked peak illustrates, not all takes were entirely successful. It towers above the sand not far from the Nile's fertile green band and is believed to have been the first try at a smooth-sided true pyramid. 

It’s said thousands of people spent decades building the ultimately-flawed Bent Pyramid before trying again just over a mile to the north with the Red Pyramid, incorporating some lessons learned and a different type of stone, which shines red after the rains. Some Egyptologists think the Red Pyramid is where Sneferu was buried.

Practical Info

Dahshur is located 22 miles (35 kilometers) south of Cairo. Visitors hoping for pyramid photos free of tourist throngs and camel touts should consider a visit to Dahshur instead of Giza. Regular private and group tours from Cairo incorporate Dahshur with additional stops to visit the pyramids of Sakarra, Memphis City and sometimes Giza as well. It is possible to take in all of these sites in a half-day, but at least a full day tour is recommended if you plan to enjoy multiple sites. Entrance fees to Dahshur are around L$40 ($5 USD) and are often included in the price of package tours.

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Half-Day Tour from Cairo: Dahshur Pyramids Sakkara and Memphis City, Cairo, null
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Half-Day Tour from Cairo: Dahshur Pyramids Sakkara and Memphis City

4.5 star rating: Recommended 2 Reviews

On this half day tour first see the Dahshur Pyramids where you will visit the Bent and Red Pyramids, next visit Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser. ...  Read more

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

From USD $24.29
Day Tour to the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara, Dahshur, and Memphis from Cairo, Cairo, Half-day Tours
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 3

Day Tour to the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara, Dahshur, and Memphis from Cairo

5 star rating: Highly Recommended 11 Reviews

Step back in time to ancient Egypt on this day tour from Cairo. Egypt is still a mysterious country full of many secrets, such as the building of the pyramids ...  Read more

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

From USD $65.00
Private Tour to Saqqara and Memphis and Dahshur with Tour Guide, Cairo, Day Trips
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 3

Private Tour to Saqqara and Memphis and Dahshur with Tour Guide

3.5 star rating: Worth doing 2 Reviews

Tour the ancient sites south of Cairo on a private day tour from Cairo. Follow your Egyptologist guide to the Pyramid of Zoser at Saqqara, the Bent Pyramid and ...  Read more

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

From USD $80.00
One-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara and Dahshour, Giza, Day Trips
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 3

One-Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara and Dahshour

Start your tour to visit the three Pyramids of Giza, along with the Sphinx, Sakkara and Dahshour. You will be accompanied by multilingual Egyptologist tour ...  Read more

Location: Giza, Egypt
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

From USD $82.00
Private Guided Day Trip to Dahshur, Memphis and Saqqara from Cairo, Cairo, Day Trips
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Private Guided Day Trip to Dahshur, Memphis and Saqqara from Cairo

5 star rating: Highly Recommended 1 Review

A great day to visit the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid of Dashsur, the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Saqqara, and the old capital of Egypt, Memphis.

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

From USD $45.00
Day Tour to Memphis and Dahshur with Egyptian Lunch from Cairo, Cairo, Private Sightseeing Tours
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 3

Day Tour to Memphis and Dahshur with Egyptian Lunch from Cairo

5 star rating: Highly Recommended 1 Review

Enjoy this day tour to Memphis which was the oldest capital of Egypt. You will then be transferred to Dahshur to see the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid.

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

From USD $23.00
Private Guided Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Dahshur, Cairo, Day Trips
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 3

Private Guided Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Dahshur

See the most impressive works of the Ancient Egyptians on a full-day tour, visit the Pyramids of Giza. Of course, you'll get to visit the iconic great Sphinx ...  Read more

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

From USD $90.67
Private Guided Tour for Families to Saqqara Dahshur and Giza including Camel Ride and Lunch from ... 
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 3

Private Guided Tour for Families to Saqqara Dahshur and Giza including Camel Ride and Lunch from Cairo

This private family tour with all the details of the itinerary designed to be interesting for all age ranges is a perfect choice for families with kids as the ...  Read more

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

From USD $37.18
Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshure Day Tour from Cairo or Giza, Giza, Private Sightseeing Tours
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 3

Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshure Day Tour from Cairo or Giza

Visit the unique sites of Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshure to discover the different stages of the pyramid's building stages. Accompanied by a local guide and ...  Read more

Location: Giza, Egypt
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

From USD $95.00
Full-day Amazing Tour of the Pyramids in Egypt, Cairo, Day Trips
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Full-day Amazing Tour of the Pyramids in Egypt

5 star rating: Highly Recommended 2 Reviews

Enjoy your day tour to the famous pyramids in Egypt. Most people thought Egypt has only three pyramids - however Egypt is the land of pyramids.

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

From USD $28.60

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