Why go
The metro can carry you across Cairo without spending the whole journey in road traffic. Buses reach places beyond the rail network, though routes and stops take more work to confirm. Taxis can bridge widely spaced sights; settle the fare or confirm the meter before leaving. Driving yourself is more useful for journeys beyond Cairo than for central sightseeing, where traffic and parking add difficulty. For the Giza pyramids, plan a final road connection even if you start by metro.
Useful to know
- Use the metro when a station lies near the sight; plan a final road leg for the Giza pyramids.
- For a bus trip, confirm the vehicle’s destination and where to get off before boarding.
- For a taxi, confirm the fare or meter before leaving and have a nearby landmark ready.