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Algiers Casbah Tour: Explore Historic Medina
4.8
80 Ratings
Casbah
Embark on an Algiers Casbah Tour with an accredited Architect guide. Explore the millennial Medina, visit stunning palaces, forts, and ruins, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this ancient city.
Embark on an Algiers Casbah Tour with an accredited Architect guide. Explore the millennial Medina, visit stunning palaces, forts, and ruins, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this ancient city.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- La Citadelle d’Alger - The Citadel stands as the core of the Casbah, the historic fortress that once housed the Ottoman rulers and served as a military bastion. Situated at the highest point of the old city, it provides sweeping views of Algiers and the Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can explore its fortified walls, gates, towers, and inner…
- La Citadelle d’Alger - The Citadel stands as the core of the Casbah, the historic fortress that once housed the Ottoman rulers and served as a military bastion. Situated at the highest point of the old city, it provides sweeping views of Algiers and the Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can explore its fortified walls, gates, towers, and inner courtyards while discovering its defensive role and transformation during French colonization. The Citadel also retains remnants of palaces, mosques, and hammams that showcase the Ottoman architectural heritage.
- Casbah - Travel back in time by exploring the labyrinth of narrow streets in the Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll through its winding alleys lined with whitewashed houses, vibrant doors, and hidden courtyards. Along the way, enjoy the charm of local life, traditional crafts, and stunning views of the city and sea. A distinctive journey into the heart of Algiers’ history and culture!
- Dar Mustapha Pacha - Dar Mustapha Pacha is a prime example of Ottoman palace architecture in the Casbah. Constructed in the 18th century for the Ottoman ruler Mustapha Pacha, this residence exudes elegance and sophistication, with intricate tile work, carved wooden ceilings, marble fountains, and light-filled inner courtyards. Visitors can explore its grand halls and intimate rooms while learning about the lifestyles of the Ottoman elite and the fusion of Arab, Berber, and Mediterranean artistic influences. Today, it frequently hosts cultural exhibitions and art events.
What's Included
- Includes museum entrance fees
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
- Includes museum entrance fees
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Additional Information
Explore the Algiers Casbah with a knowledgeable Algerian tour guide. Discover the ancient Medina of the Casbah, featuring its winding streets and stunning palaces rich in culture and history. Experience forts, ruins, and numerous other attractions during a comprehensive tour of the old city. While visiting the Casbah, consider enjoying a traditional…
Explore the Algiers Casbah with a knowledgeable Algerian tour guide. Discover the ancient Medina of the Casbah, featuring its winding streets and stunning palaces rich in culture and history. Experience forts, ruins, and numerous other attractions during a comprehensive tour of the old city. While visiting the Casbah, consider enjoying a traditional meal prepared and served by locals in a historic house within the heart of the Medina. Our agency can arrange this as part of your tour.
Note: If you book a group tour without lunch, there may be a 45-60 minute break for everyone to savor Algerian cuisine before continuing the group tour.
Note: Tours typically start at 10 a.m. unless there is a last-minute change, in which case we will promptly notify our customers.
Location
Statue of Bologhine ibn Ziri
This meeting point can change depending on the running tours. In case there is a change, we will let you know.
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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Javierg66
May 4, 2025
100% recommended - Aissam is the best possible guide to get to know the Casbah. He is an architect, he knows a lot about the history of the city, he knows a lot of anecdotes. All in Spanish. I had never been to Algeria and it has been an amazing trip. Highly recommended.
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Louise
Jan 2, 2025
Very nice and informative visit - Great visit with Heissa (my spelling must be approximate, sorry) architecture student who knows everything and is able to explain in short or long version infinitely. And the casbah is a magical place, full of history, cats and beautiful homes.
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Lloyd_r
Dec 5, 2024
Very insightful experience thanks to Sam the guide - This was a very insightful experience and Sam the tourguide was very knowledgeable, especially with his background in architecture. I would thoroughly recommend him and doing a tour of the Casbah to understand the history of the area. He provided some. He procided great food recommendations too.
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Ndsdi
Nov 8, 2024
Eyes closed ...but even better open - In the business it is called the wasp ... its famous limited edition T-shirt is not for sale.
Undoubtedly an excellent guide...Issam managed to captivate the whole family, from the smallest to the largest.
Whether in the ruins of Tipaza with a detour to Cherchel, or in the famous alleys of the Casbah, every moment was made of discoveries respecting OUR PACE.
Issam knows how to adapt to all types of groups and this is what makes her great strength.
Historical, cultural, cultural or culinary we have learned so much about Algiers and its surroundings.
His architectural knowledge allows him to convey the historical value of each environment.
I will not say more and just leave you the opportunity to enjoy his good humor and professionalism.
I really put a 10/10 for these superb past days and necessarily we will call on him again for our next visits...
Thank you Issam ...TAHIA AL DJAZAIR....
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Jenny_z
Nov 3, 2024
Wonderful experience visiting Casbah of Algiers - Alissan (Sam) is very knowledgeable and informative guide. I learned a lot about Algerian history through him. He is very thorough and pointing out interesting things that would not be noticed. At the end of the tour, he recommended me to visit the Jardin D’Essai by taking metro and visit Martyrs’ Memorial by taking cable car. I did that and had wonderful time. I’d highly recommend people visiting Algiers the first time to take this tour!
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Sa_daa782
Sep 9, 2024
Discovering the history of Algeria - I had the pleasure of visiting yesterday the Casbah and its surroundings with a conscientious Guide, sympathetic, walking the steps, here by the,visit of the museum Ali La pointe,Rahirarmo,to finish around a delicious meal in a guest house,welcoming family thank you to the Algerians for their welcome with open arms,head filled with beautiful memories,and gifts such as handmade bags in the shops of the Casbah without forgetting a cartoon strip on the little Omar Rahirarmo that you can get at the guest house,to offer to absentees....
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N0_airim
Jul 29, 2024
The best of Casbah with an excellent guide! - Issam is a punctual guide, very friendly and enthusiastic on every subject, an expert from Algiers (and Algeria) history, culture and traditions.
It was a real pleasure to spend the day with him, to see beautiful places with amazing views (and great food à la Casbah!) and to learn a lot about Algiers and its history!
Thank you for listening, your professionalism and your kindness!
Definitely highly recommended.
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Sam6713
Jul 20, 2024
Beautiful visit - We visited the casbah of Algiers and the ruins of Tipaza and Cherchell with Issam.
The visits were very informative and fascinating.
Also, our Guide was very nice and friendly.
The agency is very serious and we can only recommend it for future visits.
Many thanks again for the professionalism and discoveries.
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Marcosandres_r
Oct 17, 2024
Great tour to understand the history and extension of the Kasbah area of Algiers - It is a great tour to get to know the whole extension and history of the Kasbah area (Ottoman citadel and old Medina area combined) of Algiers. The route was diverse in sights and experiences. Sadly, at the time of my visit, the Citadel was closed for visits due to a foreign state minister visit in Algeria, but the guide was kind enough to suggest an extra site to compensate the situation. I enjoyed the tour, for sure. Thanks to Romaissa for showing me around !!
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Chaima
May 20, 2025
Visit - I love too much the wilaya and people, but unfortunately We had a hard time understanding the explanations of the guide, as his English was very approximate and he often used Google Translate, which made the tour
confused and frustrating
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