Old Cairo Tour: Khan El Khalili, Shops, Al-Muizz Street & Mosque
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is one of the most authentic experiences you can have in Cairo, whether during the day or at night. Each time has its own special beauty and atmosphere. You will be guided by a licensed tour guide. You will see one of the three remaining gates of Old Cairo, then walk along Al Moez Street, an open-air museum filled with impressive Islamic monuments. We stop to explain the history and take photos. After about 20 minutes, we reach Khan El Khalili Market, full of colors and real Egyptian life. This experience can also be a shopping tour, as your guide will take you to trusted, well-known stores for authentic, high-quality Egyptian products. Stopping at a traditional cafe is optional. You may relax at Al Feshawy Cafe or Om Kalthoum Cafe and order any drink you like. We also visit Al Azhar Mosque, one of the most important Islamic landmarks in Cairo. This tour combines history, culture, shopping, and real street life before returning you to your hotel with beautiful memories.
Inclusions
What's included
- Shopping tour
- Private pickup and drop-off from the hotel
- Sugar cane juice
- licensed Tour Guide
- Bottle of water
What's not
- Gratuities ( Tipping )
- Drinks
Itinerary
Al-Azhar Mosque, located in Cairo, Egypt, is one of the oldest and most prestigious Islamic institutions in the world. Built in 970 AD, it has served as a center for Islamic learning and scholarship for over a millennium. The mosque's architecture is a blend of various styles, including Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman. It houses one of the oldest universities in the world, Al-Azhar University, which remains a key institution for Islamic theology and jurisprudence.
Al-Muizz Street in Cairo is a historic thoroughfare dating back to the 10th century, adorned with exquisite Islamic architecture from various periods. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a bustling cultural and commercial center, reflecting Cairo's rich heritage.
Khan el-Khalili is a historic bazaar in Cairo, Egypt, dating back to the 14th century. It offers a vibrant atmosphere with shops selling various goods, making it a must-visit destination for tourists.
The Al-Hakim Mosque, located in Cairo, Egypt, is an architectural marvel built in the 10th century during the Fatimid era. Known for its stunning façade and intricate design, it is dedicated to the sixth Fatimid caliph, Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah. The mosque's distinctive minarets and ornate interiors make it a significant landmark in Islamic architecture, attracting visitors from around the world.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Egypt Discovery Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The mosques mentioned in the description are not available to visit on Friday
- Guests are kindly requested to wear modest attire for mosque visits, with shoulders and knees covered, and women should bring a scarf
- If you want to visit the two mosques mentioned in the description you have to book this tour earlier before the last prayer of the day
- Please note that if you plan to visit Al Azhar Mosque, the mosque will provide appropriate attire for women, such as a skirt or gown, to ensure proper coverage. You will need to wear this to cover your head and legs while inside, so please be prepared.
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 161 of 10229.
- 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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