Old Cairo Small-Group Historical Walking Tour with Street Food
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the heart of Islamic Cairo on a guided walking tour. Visit historic mosques, Ottoman houses, and lively El Moez Street. Explore the vibrant Khan el Khalili Bazaar and enjoy the peaceful Al Hussein Mosque. Taste authentic street foods and local snacks for a truly cultural experience. Walk through the Bab al-Futuh gate into Old Cairo’s rich history Visit the stunning Al-Hakim Mosque and its peaceful courtyard Explore Bayt al-Suhaymi, a preserved 17th-century Ottoman house Stroll along El Moez Street with its beautiful Islamic architecture Enjoy Khan el Khalili Bazaar, filled with colorful shops and handmade crafts
Inclusions
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
- Any other expenses not mentioned
- Tipping (Not mandatory)
Itinerary
Start your adventure at Bab al-Futuh, one of the main gates of Cairo’s old city walls. Meet your friendly Egyptologist guide, who will introduce you to the history of Old Cairo.
Visit Al-Hakim Mosque, one of the oldest and largest Fatimid mosques in Cairo, famous for its tall minarets, historic stone walls, and peaceful courtyard.
Continue to Bayt al-Suhaymi, a beautiful 17th-century Ottoman house. Walk through its rooms and courtyard as you learn about traditional Cairo life.
Stroll along El Moez Street, a lively historic street lined with stunning Islamic buildings, bustling shops, and cafés.
See the Sultan Barquq Mosque, known for its detailed Mamluk designs and fascinating history as a mosque, madrasa, and Sufi lodge, showcasing the grandeur of the 14th century.
Right next to it is the Qalawun Complex, with its mosque, school, and mausoleum – a masterpiece of medieval architecture.
Wander through the colorful Khan el Khalili Bazaar, where stalls overflow with spices, jewelry, fabrics, and souvenirs.
End your day at the Al Hussein Mosque, one of Cairo’s most important religious landmarks, offering a peaceful space for reflection in the heart of Islamic Cairo.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 52 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide in front of the Bab al-Futuh gate.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- OceanAir Travels Egypt
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The meeting point will be at Bab al-Futuh; ensure to arrive on time.
- Tour sequence or attractions may change if any listed site is closed.
- Please wear loose clothes covering shoulders, arms, legs, and knees. Women should use a scarf for religious sites—carry it or wear it as needed.
- You may have the option to choose street food like authentic Koshary or Egyptian Pie with Zalabya or Halabessa, or other similar local snacks.
- Recommended to carry cash for optional purchases or personal expenses.
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is 27% below the median of the 42 food tours we list in Cairo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 42.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cairo
Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.
On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.
Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.
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