Giza Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

“An absolute GEM... on so many levels”

Choosing Waleed to organise my short trip to the Grand Egyptian Museum was one of the best travel decisions I have ever made. From my very first enquiry, Waleed understood exactly what I was hoping to get from the visit and responded promptly, thoughtfully and professionally throughout. Every aspect of the logistics was handled with the minimum of fuss, and Mahmoud, my lovely driver, was unfailingly punctual, courteous and reliable. The real stroke of genius, however, was pairing me with Mohamed Omran as my Egyptologist and guide. We spent two unforgettable mornings together in the GEM, and I could not have wished for a better companion. Omran combines immense knowledge of ancient Egyptian history with a rare ability to bring it to life through conversation rather than lectures. He answered every question with generosity and enthusiasm, challenged me to think more deeply, and somehow made one of the world's greatest museums feel human and personal as well as monumental. Beyond his wide expertise, he is simply fascinating and entertaining company and a genuinely warm, thoughtful person. I arrived in Egypt expecting to be impressed by the Grand Egyptian Museum. I left with my expectations exceeded in every respect, having made a new friend, and already planning my return to explore more of Egypt with Omran, Mahmoud and Waleed. The museum is a GEM. Waleed and his team are human gems as well.

Waleed E.

(24 reviews)

Dear Chris, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful words. Reading your review truly means a great deal to me. It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan your visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, and I’m delighted that the experience exceeded your expectations. Knowing that every detail—from the logistics to your time with Mahmoud and Omran—contributed to such a memorable journey is the greatest reward we could ask for. Your beautiful description of Omran perfectly captures what we value most: sharing Egypt through genuine conversations, passion, and meaningful human connections rather than simply guiding a tour. I will make sure both Omran and Mahmoud read your wonderful comments—they will be deeply touched. Your final words, calling both the museum and our team “gems,” brought a smile to all of us. We couldn’t ask for a finer compliment. Thank you once again for placing your trust in Forever Egypt Tours. We look forward to welcoming you back to Egypt soon to uncover even more of its remarkable history, culture, and hidden treasures. Until then, we wish you safe travels and all the very best. Warmest regards, Waleed Elakbawy Forever Egypt Tours

“It was an excellent tour”

I joined this tour in July. It was extremely hot, but thanks to our guide, I was able to enjoy the visit comfortably. I don’t usually hire guides when I travel. However, if you’re planning to visit the pyramids and are unsure whether to book a guide, I would definitely recommend it. Having a knowledgeable guide made the experience much more enjoyable and stress-free. At one point, I started feeling unwell because of the heat. The guide immediately took me to a nearby restroom and café, made sure I had time to rest, and took great care of me until I felt better. I really appreciated the kindness and professionalism throughout the tour. Highly recommended!

Ahmed A.

(22 reviews)

Dear Rei, Thank you very much for sharing your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide helped make your visit comfortable despite the intense July heat. Your comments about the guide’s care, professionalism, and local knowledge mean a great deal to us. We always aim to make every guest feel safe, supported, and fully able to enjoy the experience, and we are very pleased that this was reflected during your visit. It was our pleasure to host you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future. Kind regards, Ahmed

“Perfect Day”

This was our first day we got to spend with Hamdy. He was great showing us around and able to answer all our questions we had. Especially in the Great Egyptian Museum, it was really helpful to have a guide, giving us an overview over the huge amount of exhibits. He managed the tour really well, helping us with tickets and driving really safe. We never felt uncomfortable. In addition to that, his German was excellent, what was quite helpful understanding everything 100%, especially when he gave us historical information, requiring words, you do not use on daily basis. Thank you so much for showing us around in Cairo Hamdy!

Hamdy K.

(17 reviews)

Ich bedanke mich sehr für ihre nette Begleitung und Es ist mir eine Ehre Sie kennenzulernen zu dürfen. Herzliche Grüße aus Kairo. Hamdy Khattab