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Casbah Private Tour: Explore Ancient Master House with Traditional Lunch Experience
4.8
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Casbah
Embark on a private tour of the ancient master house in Casbah, complete with a traditional lunch experience. Explore narrow streets, hear local stories, and capture Instagram-worthy photos.
Embark on a private tour of the ancient master house in Casbah, complete with a traditional lunch experience. Explore narrow streets, hear local stories, and capture Instagram-worthy photos.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ketchaoua Mosque - Located in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, the Ketchaoua Mosque was constructed in the 17th century during the Ottoman era. It is situated at the base of the Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Dar Mustapha Pacha (National Public Museum of Illumination, Miniatures and Calligraphy) - Visit the Mustapha Pacha…
- Ketchaoua Mosque - Located in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, the Ketchaoua Mosque was constructed in the 17th century during the Ottoman era. It is situated at the base of the Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Dar Mustapha Pacha (National Public Museum of Illumination, Miniatures and Calligraphy) - Visit the Mustapha Pacha Palace, one of the oldest palaces in the Casbah of Algiers, now transformed into a museum.
- Mausolee Sidi Abderrahmane - The Mausoleum of Sidi Abderrahmane et-Thaâlibi is a zawiya located in the lower Casbah of Algiers, Algeria. It honors the memory of the city’s patron saint, Sidi Abderrahman Thaâlibi. It is one of the Zawiyas in Algeria overseen by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments and the Algerian Religious Reference.
- Dar El Mahroussa - The sole remaining small palace in the Casbah of Algiers, once owned by a wealthy Ottoman Master. Visitors can enjoy a traditional Algiers meal prepared by local aunties, experience a tour of the historic house, and savor tea, coffee, and traditional sweets. It’s a perfect spot for photo enthusiasts and Instagrammers.
- Le Repère - The Sidi Ramadan Mosque is the oldest historic mosque in Algiers, located in the Casbah. It covers an area of 400 square meters, with a minaret reaching 32 meters high. The mosque is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Casbah of Algiers.
- The new door - Stop by Mohamed Taleb Boulevard in the Casbah to enjoy the view from there.
- Ali la Pointe Museum - This site marks a significant moment in the Battle of Algiers against the French, where four brave fighters were bombed and lost their lives. More details can be discovered during the visit.
- The new door - Walk up the hill to the upper Casbah while appreciating the historical architecture of the neighborhood.
What's Included
- Casbah Admission
- Museum Admission fees
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tour Companion who speaks English, French and Arabic
- Tour Guide who speaks English, French and Arabic
- Food & Drink at Dar El Mahroussa fees
- Casbah Admission
- Museum Admission fees
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tour Companion who speaks English, French and Arabic
- Tour Guide who speaks English, French and Arabic
- Food & Drink at Dar El Mahroussa fees
What's Not Included
- Bottled Water
- Private transportation
- Bottled Water
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Our guided tour stands out as the sole ancient master house in the Casbah offering a distinctive culinary and cultural experience. Guests will enjoy an authentic traditional lunch or dinner in the stunning Dar El Mahroussa, accessible exclusively through our services. The traditional cuisine is lovingly prepared by the house’s aunties, imparting a…
Our guided tour stands out as the sole ancient master house in the Casbah offering a distinctive culinary and cultural experience. Guests will enjoy an authentic traditional lunch or dinner in the stunning Dar El Mahroussa, accessible exclusively through our services. The traditional cuisine is lovingly prepared by the house’s aunties, imparting a unique flavor found nowhere else. Our tour guides, fluent in over three languages, provide an authentic local experience by leading you through the Casbah’s narrowest streets, sharing captivating stories and legends. Dar El Mahroussa is also an ideal location for a photoshoot and Instagram-worthy posts.
Reserve a tour with us to explore the Casbah and Dar El Mahroussa, the last remaining Master house in the Casbah.
Location
Place des Martyrs
Rue Bab El Oued
Meeting point at the Metro Station of Place des Martyrs, Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/JzPEZkPNnAGejkef8
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(24 Ratings)
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Ruthtb2110
Sep 5, 2025
Fantastic experience - a must! - This was such a fantastic experience and I’m so grateful I booked it!! The tour felt comprehensive and was really fascinating. We spent about 5 hours weaving through the area, learning the history of the Casbah and Algiers, seeing all the important spots, and having a fantastic lunch ( which was in a family’s beautiful home). Our guide, Yousra, was so great. She is full of knowledge, expertly navigated the streets, seamlessly switched in multiple languages in a group of 7 of us that included small children (who did really well for the whole tour!). She’s wonderful with kids and made the experience excellent for everyone! Also, since I don’t speak French that well, having someone who could help me on my journey afterwards was really nice too (she even took my hand and guided me through the crowds and directly to the metro - haha). :) Highly recommend!!!
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Dorothy
Apr 25, 2025
Visit the Casbah and its historic streets - Farah our guide was charming and very interesting.
Full of beautiful images and memories!
Lunch in the mansion was delicious. I enjoyed it.
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Siamso
Feb 19, 2025
Historic tour of the extraordinary Casbah! - We visited the Casbah with family accompanied by an extraordinary guide!!!
Farah a young girl passionate about the history of Algeria and who passed it on to us with so much emotion...
I will keep an unforgettable memory!!!
THANK YOU!!!
We were also welcomed in the house El Mahroussa for a traditional lunch. A very warm in a traditional decor full of charms!
I recommend this excursion!!!
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367arranw
Jan 4, 2025
Tour I would recommend - Very interesting and thorough tour of the Algiers Casbah. Hosted by a knowledgeable and accommodating guide, capped off with a tasty lunch!
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Tour00851921577
Jan 3, 2025
Best way to learn the rich history of the casbah of Algiers - Noursa was a great guide and very knowledgeable. We learned so about the history of Algiers and visited important landmarks. We enjoyed our tour very much!
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Rociobo4002tp
Dec 10, 2024
Superstar guide + very enlighting tour of Algers Casbah - Best City Tour i did in Africa💙
Yousra, my guide, is a superstar! Her energy was contagious, her stories were fascinating, and I was impressed about how much she knows about Algerian history. It was very cool how she connected the past with modern-day life in Algiers.
I was traveling alone and ended up in this tour with a small very enjoyable international group of three.
We toured the Casbah in English and ate really good traditional Algerian food. The whole 4-hour trip was a blast.
100% recommended!
Thank you Yousra for sharing your knowledge, experiences and love for your country!
Thanks also for teaching me a lot of Spanish history from the other side of the Mediterranean, it was fresh and enlighting ;)
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Trionag402
Nov 15, 2024
Casbah - Very interesting tour of the Casbah with Yousra. She's a fantastic guide with a wealth of information and speaks with such passion and enthusiasm. Fascinating details and stories about the Casbah and it's people and of course all the people that live there today, the conditions are tough, I can only imagine.
We enjoyed a delicious Casbah lunch with chicken, white onion sauce and rachta which was beautifully prepared and a lovely thé à la menthe and homemade gateaux. I would highly recommend this tour, you'll learn alot! Saha 💫xx
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Samirao914
Aug 21, 2024
Great 👍 - I loved the program and the Top Guide.
I recommend having this experience. Do not hesitate to register as a group or solo. I loved sharing this moment with people who were looking to discover the Casbah and its history.
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Gianluca
Aug 13, 2024
Nice experience - I was pleasantly surprised by this visit because like many people I had heard of the casbah but I had never set foot there, I had no idea that this place had such a rich and charged history, moreover I thank the Guide in passing who brought us many details and historical facts about it.
The homestay meal was very good, we had the pleasure of enjoying the rechta and we were very well received, I even had the opportunity to get to know a couple of very friendly visitors during the meal, it was very appreciable.
At the end of the visit I had my first name printed in Arabic letters and to wait the Guide offered me tea, which she offered me.
I recommend
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Douglas_p
Dec 31, 2025
Guide Didn’t Show Up - The tour guide did not show up and did not contact me. I sent a message to the tour operator asking when the guide would arrive. They did not respond to my message. I contacted Viator and told them that I had been waiting for the tour guide for 30 minutes and the guide didn’t contact me or show up. I requested a refund from Viator. Viator said they would contact the tour operator and get back to me after they responded. Now 6 hours have gone by since Viator contacted them and they still haven’t responded. This tour agency is not reliable.
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