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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Stefanmr1120dl
Mar 13, 2026
Highly recommended - It was an interesting tour through the middle of old Cairo. Our Führer Adel spoke fluent German, we received a lot of information about the buildings, the history of Cairo and Adel also knew extraordinarily well and a lot about Islamic and Christian history. The food in the middle of a vibrant old town was very delicious. Our way through the bazaars impressed us very much. We like to think back on this beautiful passage and thank Adel for the many new insights his reports have offered us.
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683jeannettel
Mar 7, 2026
A great tour - and a change from talking about pyramids and pharaoh. - Fascinating to find out about the earlier history of Cairo. Our guide, Zee, had a huge knowledge of Old Cairo. The visits to the mosque and other buildings which were included throughout the 3 hour tour added colour to the explanations. The inclusion of drinks provided during the tour and the tasty pancakes at the end of tour added to the experience.
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Samantha_c
Feb 17, 2026
Rania was great! - Rania Mostafa was an amazing guide! Put your was really close to Ramadan which impacted our travel to and from, but Rania totally made up for it. She was so hospitable and knowledgeable!
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Olivercy9182tu
Feb 13, 2026
Great tour with Randa! - Our guide Randa was excellent. She spoke very good English and was knowledgeable and entertaining. The group wasn’t too big so getting around was relatively easy. All in all top marks - would highly recommend.
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Mark_m
Jan 29, 2026
Old Cairo walking tour - Wonderful 3 hour tour. Our guide, Randa, was fantastic. She made the day fun, educational, and enjoyable. Well worth the money to see Old Cairo.
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T8726snwendyc
Jan 27, 2026
Excellent - Perfectly organized Cairo tour from start to finish. Ramda is an enthusiastic and very skilled guide. An outstanding experience!
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Marian6907
Jan 11, 2026
Super tour with very good guide - We had a super good lead with Ekramy, who explained a lot and spoke German very well. It was very interesting and we can highly recommend the tour as well as him. The food in the two restaurants was also very delicious - thank you for everything
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Clf_399
Dec 21, 2025
So much history! - This was a great way to spend a free day exploring Old Cairo. Our tour guide (Amal Mohamed) was great - very knowledgeable and helpful. She was also happy to take photos, which is always appreciated when travelling solo. The tour itself was well-organised and the right length of time. We ended the day enjoying a nice lunch where we got to try koshary.
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Culture21612022475
Dec 7, 2025
disappointingly organized - we were instructed to be on site 15 min before start. arrived at 0940 (start 1000), at 1005 we would be informed via WhatsApp that the guide cannot come and replacement will be sent. um1100(!) then started the tour. the replacement guide was very hard, however there was neither water, nor: Local snacks (Zalabya or Halabessa or similar street snacks) • Street food (authentic Koshary or Egyptian pate). Too bad, because the tour is quite interesting. the guide did his best, but of course did not seem prepared.
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Marineco6299xc
Feb 22, 2026
A catastrophe, no professionalism - We were changed at the last minute our activity schedule. We were offered another schedule that we validated then no more response from the organizer despite x messages and calls. So we couldn't do the activity and stayed in plan the day before for the next day. No professionalism or respect for the customer.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).