Looking for a local guide in Egypt? On Simsem you book directly with verified local hosts and guides who live where they guide: in Cairo and Giza, Luxor and Aswan, Dahab and St Catherine, Hurghada and the desert oases. This page lists every Egypt host with experiences on Simsem, grouped by region.
Local guides in Egypt at a glance
| Region | Local hosts on Simsem |
|---|---|
| Cairo and Giza | Abanoub Melad, Basma Wael, Ahmed Emam, Sameh Muhammed, Mahmoud Fawzy, Hassan Tayea, Karim Abdelhamid, Abdulrahman Ahmed, Aya Ashraf, Ahmed Mahmoud |
| Luxor, Aswan and the Nile | Hassan Tayea, Khaled Zaky |
| Sinai: Dahab and St Catherine | Sea The Soul Of Sinai, Saleh Awad Hussine, Aya Fadel, Rafiki Hostels, Ahmed Salah Zahran |
| Hurghada and the Red Sea | Mostafa Assem, Omar Mohamed |
| Deserts and oases | Sameh Muhammed, Mahmoud Fawzy, Ahmed Wahi, Amr El Sonny |
| Alexandria, the coast and the countryside | Mahmoud Fawzy, Karim Abdelhamid, Amr El Sonny |
Local guides in Cairo and Giza
The Pyramids and the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, the Nile and the city’s neighborhoods.
Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids with Countryside Experience (Djoser, Bent & Red Pyramids)
- Abanoub Melad: Garbage City Cairo Tour; City of the Dead Tour
- Basma Wael: Ultimate Giza Pyramids Tour
- Ahmed Emam: Giza Pyramids Professional Photoshoot Experience
- Sameh Muhammed: Escape to Dahshur countryside Food & Culture; Zar Nights: Felucca Nile ride, Egyptian foods & Folklore; Cairo Night Tour; Old Cairo Walking Tour: History, Culture & Sunset Views; Tanoura Show Cairo
- Mahmoud Fawzy: Grand Egyptian Museum Tour; Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids with Countryside Experience (Djoser, Bent & Red Pyramids); Grand Egyptian Museum & Tutankhamun Treasures Private Tour; Coptic Cairo, Cave Church, Religious Complex & Khan El Khalili with Lunch; Ancient Wonders Tour: Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur with Lunch; Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada; Giza pyramids, sakkara, Memphis and Dahsure with lunch tour; Half Day Trip to Giza Pyramids , Sphinx and camel ride; Mummies museum, islamic salah el deen citadel, Old cairo and lunch private tours; Dahshur Egypt Tour; Cairo Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum &Nile Felucca; Pharaonic Village Tour & Egyptian Museum; 3-Day Cairo & Alexandria Tour: Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, GEM & Alexandria Highlights; Cairo Tours: Pyramids Cairo Tour & GEM — 3-Day Private Tour
- Hassan Tayea: Private Tour from Hurghada
- Karim Abdelhamid: Islamic Cairo Tour; Islamic Cairo Walking Tour
- Abdulrahman Ahmed: Journey Through Zamalek: History, Art, and Egyptian Elegance; Hidden Gems of Heliopolis: History, Architecture & Flavors of Heliopolis; Islamic Cairo Tour; Nile River Kayaking in Cairo
- Aya Ashraf: Cairo Adventure & Culture: Cave Church, Zipline & Al-Azhar Park
- Ahmed Mahmoud: Tours Giza Pyramids: Day Trip with Sphinx & Papyrus Workshop
Local guides in Luxor, Aswan and the Nile
Temples and royal tombs, sunrise balloon flights over Luxor, felucca rides and Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan.
- Hassan Tayea: Private Day Trip from Hurghada to Luxor; Luxor: Amazing Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride; Private Valley of the Kings Tour in Luxor; Private Karnak & Luxor Temples Tour in Luxor, Egypt; 4-Days 5-Star Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor with Guided Tours; Luxor Full-Day Tour with Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Ancient Temples; Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise Tour
- Khaled Zaky: Aswan Felucca Tour at Sunrise; Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor
Local guides in Sinai: Dahab and St Catherine
Mount Sinai at sunrise, St Catherine’s Monastery, desert canyons, Bedouin dinners and Red Sea snorkeling from Dahab.
Moses Mountain Sinai Sunrise Hike & Saint Catherine Monastery Tour from Dahab
- Sea The Soul Of Sinai: Dinner with the Stars: Bedouin Mountain Dinner & Sinai Stargazing; Sinai Desert Dawn: El Nawamis Sunrise Expedition; Blue Hole Dahab Tour; Lost Canyon & Desert Farm Tour from Dahab; White Canyon, Ain Khudra Oasis & Salama Canyon Tour from Dahab; Full-Day Boat Trip from Dahab; Dahab Snorkeling Trip; Horse Riding Tour in Dahab: Red Sea & Sinai Horseback Trips; Moses Mountain Sinai Sunrise Hike & Saint Catherine Monastery Tour from Dahab
- Saleh Awad Hussine: Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike from Sharm El Sheikh; 2-Day Sinai Hiking Experience from Cairo; Saint Catherine Hike Tour
- Aya Fadel: Dahab Desert Sunset Hike with Bedouin Tea
- Rafiki Hostels: Mount Moses Overnight Hike & Saint Catherine Monastery; Blue Hole Dahab Tour; White Canyon Dahab Tour; Thursday Night in Dahab
- Ahmed Salah Zahran: Sinai Mountain Hike & Sunset Dinner Experience
Local guides in Hurghada and the Red Sea
Boat trips, dolphins, snorkeling and desert safaris on the Red Sea coast.
Private Dolphin House visit & Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Hurghada
Hurghada Desert Safari: Quad, Spider Car, Bedouin Experience & Oriental Party
- Mostafa Assem: Hurghada Desert Safari: Quad, Spider Car, Bedouin Experience & Oriental Party
- Omar Mohamed: Hurghada Private Speedboat Adventure: Dolphin Watching, Snorkeling & Island Escape; Private Dolphin House visit & Snorkeling Speedboat Tour in Hurghada
Local guides in Deserts and oases
The White Desert, Siwa Oasis, Fayoum and overnight desert camping.
White Desert, Djara Cave & 2 Days 1 Night Egypt Desert Camping Experience
Siwa Oasis 3 Days 2 Nights: Salt Lakes, Safari & Authentic Experiences
- Sameh Muhammed: Fayoum Tour from Cairo; White Desert, Djara Cave & 2 Days 1 Night Egypt Desert Camping Experience
- Mahmoud Fawzy: Fayoum Oasis Tour from Cairo; 2 days and one night tour White Desert Tour from Cairo
- Ahmed Wahi: Siwa Oasis 3 Days 2 Nights: Salt Lakes, Safari & Authentic Experiences; Siwa Oasis 2 Days 1 Night: Salt Lakes, Desert Safari & Local Experiences
- Amr El Sonny: Wadi Degla Camping & Hiking Experience
Local guides in Alexandria, the coast and the countryside
Alexandria, the Mediterranean coast at Marsa Matrouh and village life in the Nile Delta.
Egypt’s Jasmine Harvest: Authentic Countryside Experience
- Mahmoud Fawzy: Alexandria Escape: Cultural Wonders & Relaxation
- Karim Abdelhamid: Egypt’s Jasmine Harvest: Authentic Countryside Experience
- Amr El Sonny: Egypt Coastal Adventure
What travelers say
Reviews from travelers who booked these experiences on Simsem:
“An unforgettable and truly special experience in Egypt. Highly recommended for those who would like to explore and learn more about the garbage city.”
— YeaTyng Sheu, Garbage City Cairo Tour with Abanoub Melad
“Saqarra and Dahshur tour with Mahmoud is such a pleasure, not only did Mahmoud share the history of pyramid building, he also enlightened us with Egypt’s modern history and show us the agricultural landscape of Dashur.”
— YeaTyng Sheu, Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids with Countryside Experience (Djoser, Bent & Red Pyramids) with Mahmoud Fawzy
“From the very first communication, Simsem Travel team was incredibly helpful and thoughtful.”
— Mariza, White Desert, Djara Cave & 2 Days 1 Night Egypt Desert Camping Experience with Sameh Muhammed
“a well planned and informative tour which shows us the culture, history and architecture of ancient Egypt.”
— YeaTyng Sheu, Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise Tour with Hassan Tayea
How booking works
- Choose an experience above, or browse all experiences in Egypt.
- Send a booking request for your date and group size.
- Your host confirms, and you get the details by email.
Want something different? Message us on WhatsApp from any Simsem page or email [email protected] for a private or tailor-made trip. More on how Simsem works.
Plan your trip
- Egypt travel tips
- Things to do in Luxor
- Things to do in Dahab
- Mount Sinai: the sunrise climb
- The Grand Egyptian Museum
- The Great Sphinx of Giza
- Khan el-Khalili
- Local guides in Jordan
FAQ
How do I find a local guide in Egypt?
On Simsem you can browse local hosts and guides by region, including Cairo and Giza, Luxor and Aswan, Dahab and St Catherine, Hurghada and the desert oases, and book their experiences directly. Every host is reviewed and approved individually.
Can I book a local guide for the Pyramids of Giza?
Yes. Several Simsem hosts in Cairo and Giza offer Pyramids tours, from half-day visits with a camel ride to full days combining Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur.
Are there local guides for Luxor and the Nile?
Yes. Simsem hosts in Luxor and Aswan offer temple and Valley of the Kings tours, sunrise balloon rides, felucca trips and Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan.
Can I book a private or custom tour in Egypt?
Yes. Message Simsem on WhatsApp or email [email protected] with your dates and interests, and we’ll put you in touch with the right local host.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the experience, unless the listing states a different policy.
