For globetrotters eager to witness the world's most spectacular sights, Egypt's Pyramids of Giza undoubtedly feature prominently on their must-see lists. These ancient burial chambers for royalty trace their origins back to approximately 2580 BC, and remarkably remain as the sole survivor among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Exploring these pyramids certainly ranks as a dream experience for most travellers fortunate enough to get the opportunity, but as one tourist group recently found out, admiring these magnificent monuments from the exterior might be the wiser choice. They were left terrified by one detail as they explored the monuments, and said going inside isn't for everyone.

A TikTok clip posted this month by a user called Aish captures her ascending the extremely steep internal stairway of the Great Pyramid at Giza - steps that normally guide visitors either downward from the entry point to the underground chamber, or upward towards the Grand Gallery and the King's Chamber.

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However, as she navigated the cramped passageway, a voice from behind could be heard announcing their intention to retreat, unable to cope with the confined conditions.

Initially, Aish pressed forward a few more steps, determined to continue her journey, but ultimately conceded defeat herself, stating: "Yeah, I think I'm going back, too. I'm going down."

Text overlaying her footage read: "POV [point of view]: You went inside the pyramids and regret it instantly."

Her caption served as a cautionary note, suggesting the pyramids might prove unsuitable for those suffering from claustrophobia, which is an overwhelming fear of cramped or enclosed environments.

Viewers of Aish's video were divided on her choice to retreat. Some felt she had "wasted" the opportunity by not experiencing everything the pyramids offered, whilst others who'd tackled the challenging ascent previously insisted it wasn't "worth" the ordeal of the journey, regardless.

One viewer remarked: "I did it (traumatised) and the room when you go into was not even worth it... just an empty room with an empty tomb."

However, another countered: "There should be a sign saying once you enter, you commit to the entire climb."

A third person supported this view, saying: "If people are claustrophobic, they shouldn't go in, because that just ruins it for everyone else then."

Whilst countless tourists fantasise about venturing inside the Great Pyramid, the cramped conditions can prove shocking to many expecting the interior to match the grandeur of the exterior. According to Britannica, the Great Pyramid contains "very little open space" once inside, and temperatures can be sweltering.

To access the Grand Pyramid, visitors must initially scale 59 feet on the outside. From that point, you navigate down a descending passageway until it divides into one route continuing down to the subterranean chamber, and another ascending towards the Grand Gallery, along with the Queen's Chamber and the King's Chamber.

A Time Out journalist who previously explored the Great Pyramid described it as "one of the most magical experiences" of her life, yet stated she would "absolutely" never attempt it again.

She wrote: "The tomb itself is tiny, and there's not much to do apart from stand there feeling pink, sticky and overwhelmed, while a lone security guard offers to take your photo and tells you to keep the noise down.

"Is it one of the most magical experiences of my life? Yes. Would I do it again? Absolutely not."