Coptic Cairo Tour: Explore Historic Churches

Explore Cairo’s hidden gems: Cave Church of Saint Simon and Coptic churches. Discover history, culture, and the unique ‘garbage city’ neighborhood.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Coptic Cairo - The guide will collect guests from their hotel in Cairo or Giza and provide a private car transfer to explore the historic Coptic Cairo. The tour begins with a visit to the Babylon Fortress, established in 98 B.C. by Roman Emperor Trajan. Next, guests will visit the Hanging Church, which dates back to the third century and was…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo down town or Giza
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • pick up from 6th October city , new cairo ,Nasr city, new settlement , airport and surrounding
Additional Information

Embark on a unique journey to the Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church of Saint Simon, with this exclusive tour that also delves into the splendid churches of Coptic Cairo. Discover some of Cairo’s most significant Christian landmarks, such as the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church….

Location
Coptic Cairo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nancyhu6662ib
Mar 1, 2026
A Top-Shelf Historical Journey - Wonderful tour with competent driver and extremely knowledgeable guide. Marsil was our super-friendly well informed guide. Hany was our excellent driver with a modern comfortable car. I highly recommend them both!
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Franklina440
Feb 28, 2026
A Private Tour That Exceeded All Expectations - Amir met us at our hotel and made the experience personal and comfortable. Exploring the Cave Church of Saint Simon was surreal; the size and beauty of the space are breathtaking. Old Cairo’s churches are gems that most tourists overlook, and the stories behind each site were fascinating. I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Cairo’s religious heritage.
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P8888flleos
Feb 24, 2026
Unforgettable Experience Exploring the Cave Church and Old Cairo - The private tour of the Cave Church and Old Cairo churches was simply amazing. Tamer was passionate and informative, answering all our questions with enthusiasm. The cave church’s massive pillars and intricate carvings were unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Old Cairo itself is full of history and charm, and seeing the mix of ancient Christian sites with the local community
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Lukev463
Feb 20, 2026
A Breathtaking Journey into Cairo’s Hidden Christian Heritage - I can honestly say this tour exceeded my expectations. Visiting the Cave Church of Saint Simon was an unforgettable experience. Hany was incredibly knowledgeable, explaining the history and significance of each church in Old Cairo in detail. The private tour meant we could move at our own pace and really absorb the atmosphere. The architecture, murals, and spiritual energy of the churches left a lasting impression. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history and religion.
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517noorb
Jan 10, 2026
Loved it - So cool and knowledgeable! The tour of the cave church and Coptic area was so cool and the hanging church so cool the people are really knowledgeable.
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Cassianom679
Dec 12, 2025
Really good experience! - Best experience ever! John is really good, drives very smooth even in the chaotic streets of Cairo.. explain a lot of things and is very attentive!! 100% recommend and definitely doing the tour again next time I come back!! Thank you John and Magic tours! 💫🙏
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948cher
Nov 23, 2025
Thank you so much Cairo is blessed for it’s beautiful people . - My experience was great Jong was so attractive to our needs and wants he was a responsible driver full of energy explaining Cairo geography to us and help us understand it’s culture and people the sense of feeling safe and secure was important to us and he probated that .
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1thebeano
Sep 17, 2025
Well worth doing - Great trip, knowledgeable guide and interesting sites. Once again in awe of how buildings of such an incredible age are still standing and the icons within still preserved.
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Curious67958024610
Jul 6, 2025
We got to explore so many places! - Great tour! Highly recommend! The guide is super informative, and very helpful. Definitely a great visit to Old Cairo.
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Johnson7263
May 24, 2025
Lovely sites, nice tour guide - This half day tour of Cave Church of St. Simon & Old Cairo Churces was nice. The places we visited were lovely, especially St. Simon (aka Cave Church). Our car ride was very tight. Three guests in the back seat of a small compact car was difficult. The car was air-conditioned, and the driver was fine, but for three guests, squeezing into the back seat was uncomfortable. Also, not being informed in the Viator description of the out of city pick-up fee ($25 us dollars) was surprising. One last item... beware of "garbage city" on the way to the St. Simon Cave Church. It's very disturbing.
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From $20
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).