The TRUTH About the Pyramid Scams in Egypt 🇪🇬 

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Maybe not scammers but what a pain having to constantly fight them off.

They are not honest people, they are just nice to you because they want your money and because you are overpaying them. For example, the camel guy got 200 for a photo, you could normally get a ride for those money. The guy asked for 400 for a shemag (the head scarf) and his final price was 100. I payed 50 for an identical shemag, a few weeks ago and payed 70, at Giza, two years ago. And the guy with the horse carriage who agreed to take you to the Sphinx, actually took you to the Great Pyramid, not to the Sphinx, even though there is a paved road all the way to the Sphinx and carriages go there all day long. I love Egypt, but telling other visitors that people are nice over there and honest, might get them scammed.

I just left Egypt after 11 days and those guys are just ruining the experience of this majestic place, first one its ok, then the second alright, then comes the third one and the fourth and the fifth. It just doesn't stop and they are difficult to get rid of, they stick to you like glue. For me it already started at the entrance, i went in through another entrance from the main street, didn't know there was another entrance. But where i entered two guys immediately spotted me and started telling me where to go what to watch, the cost of everything etc they showed their badge telling me they work there, they are sellers, and no matter what i did they just kept speaking to me and i could not go anywhere im standing in line. It was so annoying. As soon as i go in all the sharks spot me offer me camel ride, horse ride etc, someone wants me to buy souvenirs etc it just kept on and on and on, even if you say no they keep trying, it becomes really annoying after a couple of times. The place was amazing but it was hard to enjoy it fully and suck in the experience very peacefully in my own peace of mind. As soon i get some nice thoughts and being in awe they come disturbing the moment. I know they try to make a living, but they need to understand a no, and move on, not keep trying and asking questions, where you from etc.

Says no scams... gets immediately surrounded by scammers

Chris we know how lovable and kind person you're but the camera doesn't lie. This people are constantly harassing you and also watch many RU-vidrs who had bad experiences being harrased. Not everyone is like can get a way from this kinda of people. But anyways have fun and be safe ,we'll be watching you wherever you go❤😊.

Spent the whole time fending off scammers lol

100 ponds for a picture : "You are very honest bro". 😂😂😂😂😂

I get mixed feelings. Lots of people save up money for a lifetime to visit here and can’t afford to tip everyone who hassles them for money. I think I would get overwhelmed, but I always respect your positivity! Keep up the good work

So funny how u denounced all the scam videos but 10 minutes in your video they try to scam you

As Egyptians, we are exposed to these people and we get annoyed just like you, but we do not respond to them at all, whether with a thank you or any other word we do. We do not take care of them, so they easily distance themselves from you. I hope everyone knows this and will not suffer or be upset anymore.

Hi Chris, I thoroughly enjoy ever video you post. I look forward to each one. I like the way you treat everyone with kindness and respect. I can well understand how you felt in the pyramid. My wife and I attempted to go in one. No more than 10 steps we turned around and walked out. Just couldn’t do it. Please don’t let any negative comments get you down as those people are not worth your time or thoughts. You are an extremely positive person and we will continue to watch your videos and recommend other people to watch them also. Best of luck in your future travels.

Love the channel brother, youre kind, generous, honest, and a natural in front of the camera, it was your destiny to do this bro. Im travelling to Thailand for the third time because of you, and look to travel more also. Many thanks, keep em coming!

Oh wow, bucket list stuff! Thanks for sharing with us, those pyramids seem so claustrophobic but absolutely amazing! Thanks again ❤

I love your positivity Chris ! It helped shape my perspective

Awesome video another place i will only get to visit through you thanks for that! That staircase had me getting anxiety just watching you go up it especially when people started coming down as you went up...that had to be as tough as it looked! love the vids always anticipate the next 😊

Sorry Chris but those people are scammers no matter what 😂you literally don’t even support them when they ask for pictures with a scarf so you can’t even say they’re not scammers

I so enjoyed watching your video. The pyramids were on my wish list years ago but never had the finances to go. Now I have the finances, I'm way too old 😅 Great to see you enjoying yourself and feeling so grateful for the experience. The best of wishes in all your travels 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Wonderful video of the pyramids. They look very beautiful early morning. Thank you for showing us a bit of the inside of a pyramid. You have dealt so well with local sellers without being rude to them. Impressive. When you think about it, others keep negotiating over two bucks and then they say that they have been scammed. Your video made me want to visit the pyramids.

you are such a sweetheart and gained a new fan ✨ i just got back from hawaii after watching your hawaii videos & i’ve always wanted to see the pyramids & you’re making me want to go even more now! take care & God bless!

You're very respectful and wise with handling situations; arguments and insults aren't needed, politely moving on while not wasting your time is all that is needed if you're not interested.

omg i felt claustrophobic just watching this :( i don't think I could go in there. you are a real trooper thank you always for sharing your experiences

Followed you after this video. I just really likz your kind attitude. To the people, locals, & followers.

Was so waiting for this video. Good honest work as usual. Living vicariously thru your vids!! Enjoy it man and be safe. Don’t take too long to post the next vlog

Your Good Man bro 🙏🏽💪🏻 thank you for spitting truth about the other RU-vidrs ! Totally agree with your statement 🙌🏻

Great guy with the camel! I love Egypt and hope to visit one day. 😍 Awesome video as always Chris, your travel vlogs are my fav because they are simply authentic and immersive!

Thanks for letting me come along with you to see the pyramid. I have never been there in my life and never be able to financially.😊👍

TWC, I will be visiting Cairo in May and have already booked my guided tour! I'm very excited about seeing the Pyramids and Sphinx. Thanks for sharing how things roll out there.

Today was my first day running into your channel. I loved this video very much. Thank you for sharing your experience. At the end of the video when you said you were from Long Beach Ca i was like no way !! Im also from Long Beach born and raised (still living in Long Beach). Keep up the hard work brotha.

You put a smile on my face with this video it was amussing , Thanks

We called them "the vultures"- they swoop hard and fast.......

What a great video! I learned so much from this, thanks for sharing you experience it was very inspiring and your positivity is amazing! The only way you have to be❤😊

Amazing video !!! Thx for the amazing work you do and for your positive vide brother

أنا مصري وأطالب الجهات المختصة بمنع الفوضى في منطقة الأهرامات ونعمل على راحة السائحين وتطوير الموقع بالكامل ❤❤

The WORD is BEAUTIFUL and the PEOPLE who LIVE iN iT are KIND. Politicians are the ONLY ones WHO create DISCORD AMONG people and cause UNREST The World ! Awesome vlog🥰👏

I actually love these people you found here. This only solidified my dream to travel to the pyramids (and tbh start cardio training immediately for it.) This is one of the best videos I've watched of an authentic experience here. Honestly, the working situation is anywhere tourists visit, and I have experienced slightly less aggressive people in Mexico and the Caribbean. I will look for the camel guy. Things I've learned: Eat breakfast, bring water and maybe a snack, cardio cardio cardio, and have small cash for things even US dollars. Good tips on when to visit as well. Great perspective of what to bring, including your humility and willingness to be positive. Enjoyable video!

Cool video Chris! We have been to Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, The Coliseum, Christ the Redeemer, and Petra all are unique and beautiful in their own way. We did not find the “scammers” any less bothersome than the sellers in towns such as Cabo or Cancun where you are asked to buy a tour or attend a timeshare presentation what seems like every 5 min simply walking down the street. Our experience in Egypt was life changing but it was for sure helpful for us hiring a driver and a guide prior to visiting the pyramids. 9 Pyramids Lounge was a great restaurant with excellent panoramic views too. Good to see that you like us are one of the few RU-vidrs that did not complain. The local Egyptians in the Giza Complex are hustling to earn a living and we as tourists can’t blame them for that. It’s part of the experience of travel and should be embrace and expected. Salud amigo, Marlon & Gabriela

Seeing you and your video makes my mood so happy God bless you always. Thanks lot dear ❤My bro ❤😢

❤ Love your travel Chris! Thank you for showing us Egypt . I always wanted to visit as of history:) Keep feeding us with love to all countries you visit. Your positive energy is the best❤

Love watching your videos Chris. Thanks for sharing your experience in Egypt. Now get on that treadmill 😂

Just seeing the pyramids all in a row in the background is amazing, living the dream, another tick off the bucket list.

The scenery with those pyramids looks so unreal man... blue sky, the haze, sand.. beautiful

So I have been to the pyramids twice Chris. I didn't go inside as I was advised not to..I am tall and it is narrow & tight. Good you tried it but i agree it isn't for everyone. You are so right. It is incredible and no video or pics fully capture the experience! You will have to go back and bring your entire family if you can. I also did the horse carriage ride. The pyramids are magical and a testament to human intelligence, ingenuity and vision. Egyptians were incredible mathematicians. I d8d watch a documentary recently that said they were built by hired labourers and not slaves as previously thought. I totally agree with you re: the vendors working around the pyramids. You can easily say no and they will leave you alone. The tourist police are everywhere to ensure tourists are taken care of. I applaud you Chris for exposing the yt vloggers that claim they are scammed so that they can get views. You and 1 Canadian vlogger Seal were honest about how it really is! As you said most tourist destinations have locals trying to sell stuff. I am glad you enjoyed it. Andrew is really missing out..lol! Your kindness is wonderful to watch!

Love all your videos! You always show the bad and good side about places, you always have honest comments. Thanks!

What a lovely guy - so kind, respectful and appreciative of everything. He had a lot more patience at the pyramids than I did! A credit to his country - and good videos too!

My lord. I LOVE your positivity and how you elucidated what the REAL scam is, that is, talking about scams on youtube. No doubt the ppl who are "hustling" are just trying to make a living. Im going to Cairo shortly and this video changed my perspective.

So glad you had fun and finally went inside a pyramid.👍

This is the most scenic video ive seen of yours Chris, glad you had a great time. Dont skip breakfast next time!

Disgusting the way they treating fourners

Loved this video so many memories I have from there ❤️

Hey guys, I'm receiving mixed feedback and ai never feel the need to explain myself, but here it goes. This video was filmed on my second day in Egypt and quite honestly the pyramids had been such a dream destination for me that there was really nothing that could've ruined my experience while I was there. Yes, all these touts were super annoying and they did get me on my nerves, but truthfully I felt and still feel that the activities that I participated in were reasonably priced. I mean I paid $9 for 30 minutes on a horse carriages and $2 to take a picture with a camel. That seems more than reasonable for me, especially as someone who has traveled the world and has definitely paid a lot more for a lot less. I came into the pyramid grounds as happy as could be, and felt like a kid in a candy store... a dream had come true. Later on this series, you will see that I mention the scammers and the touts and how they ruin peoples experiences in Egypt because that I definitely started to feel days into the trip. As I mentioned this was filmed on my second day in the country. Obviously feelings change as time goes on, but yes if you feel like these people are scammers than they might be... but put yourself in my position. I was at a wonder of the world living my best life, at the time NOTHING could ruin the feeling I had. I feel like other videos showcase the negative because they go there looking for that, but than again I might be wrong. I just always try and see the positive sides of every situation because I believe that is the best way to approach any new country and culture. Anyways much love and feel free to leave your comments. ❤️

Great video. I appreciated your positive attitude and your friendliness. Thanks!

Going into enclosed space can be dangerous, who knows how many people they let in at one time and if there is any ventilation in that room at the end of that ramp, would have been a scary experience. May not be scammers but some of them are awful insistant in relieving you of your money. Not my scene.

Great video Chris,I’ve been to Cairo 4 times…awesome city.

Great video. A number of things have changed since my first visit in the 80"s. At that time the area was open with no gates, and many local people would come up there in the evening to picnic and relax with their families. I've been several times since then and am still amazed and impressed. With luck I'll get back at least one more time.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us! I hope to visit one day.

Gotta love Egypt 🇪🇬 definitely amazing content Bro Chris

Egypt changed so much in 2 years time. It was my favorite country till 2011/2012. Went also in the years after, but it was not anymore the country I loved so much 😢 Had th worst experience ever!

Thank you Chris 😊 for sharing this experience 🙏 ❤️

Way to go! pushing through that panic attack nothing is more satisfying than over coming a panic attack

Chris I like your attitude and patient towards those people, but I've been to Egypt wonderful country with beautiful history but those people (read scammers) are ruining the experience of the tourists. I had planned 3 weeks in Egypt after 5 days I cut my trip short and left the country, a lot of things where already paid for and had to re-book my flight but I didn't care I just wanted to get out as quickly as possible. I was so tired of fighting those scammers off EVERYBODY want money from you. They come to you super friendly but in the end they want money. This is one country I will NEVER EVER return to. I've watched videos online and I kinda knew what to expect but experience it yourself is the worst. Be safe out there!

Dear Chris, It must be said again - seeing your balanced and loving approach to what others would only use to bash and put down people who they deem as benith them shows what a humanitarian you are and how, from the root of your soul, you find the good in every other person you meet. You ARE good - that is why you are able to see the good so naturally. You truly do no harm, say no bad words, and see with loving eyes the brotherhood of mankind. May your days on this good earth be filled with awesome, fulfilling experiences that we will be honored to watch. You connect us to this beautiful world and the amazing people in it in the best way possible; keep on being Chris and nothing but. God be with you, and as the Arabs say - Allah maak.

Chris your so sweet and polite your videos are brilliant and you truly have respect and the patience of a saint❤❤

Chris, that was awesome bro, thank you for the tour. Always wanted to go there.👍

The video shows you being harassed for money all the time and you look so annoyed and trying to gloss over how crap it is really .. not sure who your trying to convince .. us or yourself

Chris I had PTSD watching you go up. I also had a panic attack there. Got dizzy because of amount of people. Someone had to give me water. I am never going up there again. Someone should warn you before going up.

went in 2000 and went in the one you were in and again in 2002 but that time in the one in the distance with the limestone still on the top - You're right tho, it's very tight and cramped and def not for those who don't like enclosed spaces.. We did get to go down into a burial chamber which while empty - all the interesting stuff of course is long since stolen, but it's an atmosphere which you just gotta be there to appreciate for sure. And while the Sphinx was maybe a little smaller than I thought it might be, the Pyramids are SO much bigger! Huge experience and glad you had it.. Keep it up fella.. loving the vids!

Thanx for the video. Definitely on my bucketlist. One of the most beautiful places on earth i think. Remarkable ❤️

Chris I’m asthmatic and I think you have asthma get that checked out bro I breath the same way … be blessed love your videos

Chris, you realy changed my perspective! Thank you for that!

Love these videos Chris. Keep making them. Egypt Is on my bucket list for sure.

as an Egyptian, I welcome you to your second country. I enjoyed watching you very much, and I want to tell you some things. First, the pyramid of Khufu was built in 20 years, and 100 engineers and 10,000 Egyptian workers, not slaves, participated in its construction. You will find the documents in the museum. These documents were written by the chief engineer who designed the pyramid. Secondly, the prices that u paid are very reasonable. I know that there are some scammers, but u dealt with them well,Finally, Egyptian history is the oldest and most ancient history in humanity. I hope you read about it and you will enjoy and be amazed by the facts that you will discover. I hope you enjoyed and I apologize to you for any bad experience.We are waiting for you again❤

These people are the definition of a con artist... "A scam, or confidence trick, is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust. Confidence tricks exploit victims using a combination of the victim's credulity, naïveté, compassion, vanity, confidence, irresponsibility, and greed." Call it what you want honestly but its gross, I know what selling on the streets looks like and this isn't it.

Great video , felt like I was there

Chris, thank you for your passion to present Egypt & Egyptian people this way.. thank you for being different from alot of other vloggers and thank you for helping those people who as u said trying to make their living... I just want to maybe correct you with how long it took ancient Egyptians to basically build the pyramid of Kufo and that was 20 yrs not 100 and according to the latest excavation from the pyramid workers cemetery it took around 20.000 to 25.000 worker to do the job ( it was like a national project where men needed to come and work in shifts every 6 months and they also use to bring their women to cook )... keep up the good work mate and thanks for being awesome.

Amazing. Definitely on my bucket list and this is only one of the areas I've read many other parts to see in Egypt so much history

Mr. Chris:Thanks you so much for visiting the “Pyramid Of Egypt” with other tourists in Cairo, January of 2024❤❤❤I wish you safe journeys on your trip in peace 2024❤❤❤

Bro just scammed the “scammers”. Knew damn well dood was gonna ask for some bread, and still let him take the pics. 😂

Amazing journey and its funny that comment you made about people not being able to assemble an Ikea furniture but back in the days they could build incredible type of buildings. Its something I normally I say 😂 Ha, I got claustro before you came out from there sayin you bad a panic attack. Good thing people could help you. Beautiful scenery and thank you for showing us around. Some vendors are amazing and some are just too on - a bit disrepectful in my opinion and one gotta just be firm with them. More power to the honest and respectful ones ❤️🙌🌴

Another great adventure tour to great Egypt 😊👏🏻👏🏻

They are scammers. They scams peoples, and scams is not a job.

Google says Estimates suggest it took about 20 years to build the pyramid.

Another great video Chris, That Camel guy was so chilled and honest, what was it like once you reached the top of those steps inside the first pyramid, was it a small confined area? Any views?

I literally can relate with you man. I was there, so magnificent views, so great history, so authentic...and then all these people were surrounding me. I had to go miles just to leave me in peace to enjoy the scenes. I am not complaining, I know there is poverty there, it is part of the culture and the mentality but sometimes it is so tiring, you just want to go back to your hotel to relax :) Enjoyed your channel man - keep up !

What I hate is constant harassment. It's unnecessary and kinda ruins through experience. If that change they will infact make more money.

You did gave him $400 and he did scam you Chris 😅 Saludos desde Carson Ca . USA

You advenrure is great ❤..As egyptian I can tell you , welxome foe this kind of people to visit egypt always , vendors are vendors everywhere..

Thank you Chris you are awesome 👍😎 and transparent too

dude how much you try to convince otherwise your videos just show these vendors in Egypt are annoying asf. It doesn't really show otherwise lol.

18:56 this guy was a douche bro. Hate seeing people take advantage of tourists, especially good guys like u. Working out and watching ya. Great one bro.

I would have had a panic attack in that tunnel, that was wild ! Great footage I have never seen before 👍

Love that you show the good side not the bad and payed them very fairly with the exchange rates like 13 bucks carriage ride would pay 100 just not to walk and get the good locations

Sorry bro about the scammers, they actually do so with us as Egyptian😂😂

yeah no scammers just people getting you to take pictures then wanting money all them not scammers would ruin your day

Thank you for showing this. I really enjoyed watching this travel video of ancient Egypt and the pyramids.

❤ 🇪🇬 want to see everything in this video too 🙏🏽 again & for app all the love you show the honest hard workers 💪🏽🙌🏽

300 pounds for a small carriage tour and 100 pounds tips : "they are not scammers" you are just a bird bro 😂😂😂

Man when you started climbing up. And I realized you had to go down the same way and people were coming through. I started getting a freaking panic pack myself no thank you

I know exactly who you are talking about. That guy always makes videos like that. I find him annoying and immature. But not you, Chris. You make legit & honest content & we appreciate you!!!

Appreciate your take and visiting cold with what seems minimal research. Your and other videos benefit us planning trips , but I'm supplementing my visit with a few historical reads.. as I always do.