Cairo Tours to Local Souqs & Old Markets
Description
A good private guide can transform the Cairo shopping experience from something aggressive and extorting into a fascinating slice of local life. Hook up with your veteran shopper to experience four classic Egyptian markets. Travel back in time at the notorious Khan al-Khalili bazaar, the magical Tent Market, and al-Ghuriya. Return to the modern world at El Mosky. Soak up the architectural splendors of Islamic Cairo as you tour its markets Visit four separate bazaars, including Khan al-Khalili and the Tent Market Learn essential bargaining skills from your private guide Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private transfers.
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Itinerary
Khan el Khalili, it’s the oldest and the Middle and most prestigious, Khan el-Khalili was built over the tombs of the Fatimid caliphs, Journey inside the Khan El Khalili, Khan el-Khalili features oriels overlooking the street, and many public water fountains from copper, and narrow alleys of the neighborhood and very crowded, there Bakhan many traders and many of the goods. El Mosky has known for its prices as the merchants in this market sell all the products with retail prices.
As per Chosen time Pickup from your Hotel in Cairo to Start your shopping tour today in old downtown markets then move to El Ghorya market, a very typical Egyptian market in the pretty Fatimid Cairo. Walk in the wonderful Gamalia Street, near El Azhar mosque and Khan El Khalili.Then proceed to Bab Zuwayla traditional area, Bab al-Fatah, and Bab el Nasr. Your next stop is El Mosky, a very crowded Egyptian market that has everything.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up can be in the morning after brakfast at 9am Pick up can be after lunch at 2pm. Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
I'm giving it a zero because the guide never showed up, nor did the tour operator answer the phone. We were so disappointed, plus my CC had been automatically charged for the tour. We ultimately got a cab and went to the bazaar on our own, got incredibly lost but had a good time. The merchants were mildly aggressive but not unmanageable. Viatour is giving me a 100% refund.
Driver got me easily to markets & back, but guide didn't really interact with us, could have done this without the guide & wandered at my own pace & own direction
We modified the original plan to include a visit to the Coptic Christians area and also the papyrus factory. Both were worthy side trips. Then the Old Markets inside Old Cairo...very interesting and so full of history, which the guide waķs happy to share. He made excellent suggestions and did not fuss when I asked to be taken back to the hotel a bit earlier than planned. The heat plus walking made it difficult for me but he was very accommodating. Will recommend this tour to others.
