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Walking Tour: Islamic Medieval Cairo Highlights
4.8
25 Ratings
Cairo
Experience an unmatched walking tour in medieval Islamic Cairo exploring Al-Qahira’s old town, its ancient walls and fortified gates, historical mosques and houses. Not only will you get to step inside an antiquated mosque, but also get a chance to visit the vibrant tourist market at Khan El-Khalili.
Experience an unmatched walking tour in medieval Islamic Cairo exploring Al-Qahira’s old town, its ancient walls and fortified gates, historical mosques and houses. Not only will you get to step inside an antiquated mosque, but also get a chance to visit the vibrant tourist market at Khan El-Khalili.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Islamic Cairo - A professional tour guide in Cairo will pick up visitors from their hotel in either Cairo or Giza to explore the Salah El Din Citadel. This citadel was built by Salah El Din in 1183 AD to safeguard Cairo from the threat of the Crusaders. Following this, visitors will tour the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, designed by the Ottoman…
- Islamic Cairo - A professional tour guide in Cairo will pick up visitors from their hotel in either Cairo or Giza to explore the Salah El Din Citadel. This citadel was built by Salah El Din in 1183 AD to safeguard Cairo from the threat of the Crusaders. Following this, visitors will tour the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, designed by the Ottoman architect Yousif Boushnaq, who traveled from Istanbul specifically to construct this magnificent mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1849. The mosque’s design is similar, though smaller, to the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmed.
- Khan Al-Khalili - Khan el-Khalili is a renowned bazaar and souq located in the historic heart of Cairo, Egypt. This bazaar district is a major attraction for both tourists and locals. It is also a hub for many Egyptian artisans, craftsmen, and workshops that produce traditional crafts and souvenirs. After the visit, guests will return to their hotel.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottle of water
- Private tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottle of water
- Private tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- check option rate
- check option rate
Location
Islamic Cairo
Midan Silah ad-Din,
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
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(25 Ratings)
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Concha_a
Feb 17, 2026
All right, driver... - All right, organized and attentive driver. We hired only driver but did everything possible to make everything okay
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Shohanh265
Dec 23, 2025
Cairo City - Great experience at Citadei and Muhammad Ali Mosque. We added extra Civilization museum and it was worth that extra add. Memorable experience for the whole family.
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Scott
Dec 22, 2025
Very helpful very knowledgeable overall 10 out of 10 experience - Seham was a very informative tour guide she spoke English well and was very knowledgeable. She didn’t try to rush the tour. She told us to take our time and do it at our own pace. She also helped us when we were getting harassed by other people trying to sell us ( harassing )she even helped us out saying no do not buy here. It’s too expensive and took us to places where we got a much better deal. She’s got a beautiful personality and went over and above for me and my mother. I recommend her to anyone if they want a good experience in Egypt.
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Gesa_f
Mar 25, 2025
I really enjoy this tour.... - I really enjoy this tour. The guide Ehab and the driver Shady were excelent. Shady was always ready with the car to pick up us and take us to different places. Ehab gave me a lot of info about Egypt and also helped me to negotiate in Khan el Khalili. I recommend this tour.
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Rocio_o
Jan 26, 2025
Ehab was an amazing... - Ehab was an amazing guide. Please request him if you can. He’s very knowledgeable and a great storytelling with a great sense of humor. Driver Shady was also very safe. The bazar was my favorite because there was so much to see but the mosque was even more beautiful and peaceful. Overall, great 4 hour trip.
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69rocioo
Jan 25, 2025
Fun and relaxing excursion - The 4 hour ish tour was great! Pick up at my hotel on Giza was on time and was asked what order I wanted to start the tour which was nice. My guide, Ehab, was amazing. He explained to me everything with great enthusiasm and energy. He took great photos and made sure I could ask questions if I wanted to. He’s very knowledgeable of the area. I also felt safe the entire time. The bazar was great, cheaper prices than if you’re trying to buy on your own. We then went to citadel and mosque and it was great to hear from Ehab the history of the place. The driver, Shady, was also nice and drove safe. I ended up asking to be dropped off at the Egyptian museum where I took my lunch. The tour is flexible and if you tell them what you want to see or not, they will do it. Definitely recommend!
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Flyboy059
Jan 19, 2025
Excellent and informative trip - Very interesting tour to places we would never have gone to on our own. Our guide was very well informed and we learned a lot of facts about Egypt and Islam.
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A5214garachell
May 12, 2024
My first experience of Cairo - My guide and driver were great they took me to fantastic places the best was el kahili market but I really enjoyed the whole experience.
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Santas901
Dec 24, 2023
Excellent Tour - We really enjoyed this tour of coptic and islamic Cairo. Bisho is a very knowledgable guide and made the experience special.
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198ashgara
Nov 21, 2023
Highly recommend - We fully enjoyed the tour and guide was knowledgeable and professional. Will recommend to anyone. Took lots of photos
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