Islamic Cairo: Explore Historic Mosques & Bazaar

Uncover Islamic Cairo’s treasures on a guided walk: historic mosques, Ottoman houses, vibrant bazaars, and stunning architecture await your discovery.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bab al-Futuh - Begin your journey at Bab al-Futuh, a prominent gate of Cairo’s ancient city walls. Meet a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide who will share the rich history of Old Cairo.
  • Al-Hakim Mosque - Explore Al-Hakim Mosque, one of Cairo’s oldest and largest Fatimid mosques, renowned for its towering minarets, historic stone architecture,…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees to all attractions
  • Local snacks (Zalabya or Halabessa, or similar street snacks)
  • Bottled water
  • Street Food (Authentic Koshary or Egyptian Pie)
  • Pickup and drop off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza (if option booked)
  • All Service Tax
  • Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Any other expenses not mentioned
  • Tipping (Not mandatory)
Additional Information

Embark on a guided walking tour to uncover the essence of Islamic Cairo. Discover ancient mosques, Ottoman residences, and the bustling El Moez Street. Wander through the lively Khan el Khalili Bazaar and find tranquility at the Al Hussein Mosque. Savor genuine street foods and local delicacies for an immersive cultural journey.
Step through the Bab…

Location
Bab al-Futuh
Please meet your guide in front of the Bab al-Futuh gate.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Travel27979155855
Oct 14, 2025
Excellent experience! Highly recommend! - My husband and I had an amazing day with Dina and our driver Medhat. We visited the Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, the Citadel and Old Cairo. Dina was a wonderful guide. She knows so much about Egypt and explained everything in a clear and interesting way. She made the history easy to understand and fun to listen to. She also made sure we were comfortable the whole time. We stopped for a lovely lunch and enjoyed walking through the markets which gave us a real feel for the city. Medhat was a great driver. He was safe and professional and also very kind. As we drove he showed us many sights and went out of his way to show us landmarks around the city. Dina and Medhat worked so well together. They made the day smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. We could not have asked for a better tour and we highly recommend them to anyone visiting Cairo!
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Pinarone
Oct 4, 2025
I really liked it. - Must see if you want to know the Islamic history of the city after ancient Egypt. Islamic influence endures to this day. You visit various monuments, madrasas, a hospital, a palace house, several mosques of different influences and the Mood surrounding the main street, ending in a restaurant near the khalili with a very rich meal on the terrace of a restaurant. We arrived 30 minutes late and the guide waited without problem. Perfect Spanish and historical knowledge of the Khaled guide
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Pilarmc9207ii
Oct 3, 2025
Old Cairo - Fully recommended, our guide Khoulud, super professional and charming placed us in the historical and social context of the goodiesim food. Unmissable old Cairo
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Camper24801259256
Sep 24, 2025
The tour to learn about Cairo's multilayered history - For us Japanese, Egypt is known as the land of the pyramids, and we also learn about the Aswan High Dam at school. However, when visiting this country, there are so many places to see that time is never enough. The Old Cairo tour guided by Kholoud allowed us to learn in detail about Cairo’s layered history by visiting mosques and churches. In particular, the Muhammad Ali Mosque was as beautiful as the Blue Mosque. Although Japanese people are interested in Egypt, they often feel uneasy about traveling to unfamiliar places, but the hospitality-filled service from OceanAir Travels is extremely reliable. I personally experienced and confirmed their high ratings in many reviews during my visit.
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Wander15705523515
Sep 19, 2025
Recommended - An experience outside of mass tourism, something personalized and immersive. Abdella is a good company, very friendly and polite.... And the people in every place we visited were really friendly,.... A great experience.... Loved it.
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Cruiser07546526306
Sep 18, 2025
None - The tour was great. Hamada was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and patient. He answered all of our question and helped us a lot. I will definitely recommend
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Agnespe3735dt
Sep 13, 2025
it was a beautiful experience with a good tour guide,who is so knowledgeable about Egypt - seeing the morgue an the house,best part food,it was just a beautiful experience with great food. i didnt enjoy the market the way u not given a chance to xplore an enjoy the market then decide on what you want cause u just want to get out of there.but all in all Egypt is a beautiful country with a rich history
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Passenger20092513885
Sep 12, 2025
A very worthwhile guide - Picked my up, had everything sorted out so trouble free trip. Guided at a good pace and was full of info. Would highly recommend.
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Jacqulineo2025
Sep 11, 2025
Fun in Old Cairo. - Michael was an excellent guide we enjoyed our tour with him he was very knowledgeable and fun.. Would recommend doing a tour with him as you wou definitely enjoy your time.
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Carolinamv2568cg
Sep 13, 2025
Great experience inside Cairo - Great tour with super nice guide: Michael Farouk. The locations we visited were very beautiful and the local food was good. Recommend!
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From $26
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).