Old Cairo Guided Walking Tour, History, Culture & Street Bites
Description
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
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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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup service is available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Pick-up time will be within 30 minutes before your booked time at your hotel lobby. In case of change, you will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(40)
Jessy was superb, her care, fun, knowledge and amazing photography skills made the tour one I will never forget. Jessy even made a video of the tour. Do not miss the chance to do this tour.
We did our tour on a Sunday morning which turned out to be the perfect time to avoid excess crowds especially through the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Nahed, our guide, was very knowledgeable. She also has a wonderful sense of humour which made the tour even more enjoyable. Definitely recommended
Very excellent experience ! Great guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Felt safe and welcomed in the beautiful town.
Our tour guide, Randa Aramani, was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly! She really made the history come alive with her expertise. She also makes sure you get lots of pics at the sites. OceanAir also set up a hotel pick-up and drop-off. My driver, Essam Ezzelden, was very timely and friendly. He also gave a description of local sites along the way. Great experience!
Michael is a very knowledgeable guide and very accommodating. The various sites were well organised and I learned a great deal. The pancakes at the end were amazing. Highly recommended 👌
A great insight in the Islamic history of Cairo. Nahed an excellent and informative guide. a good walk through Mosques and markets
Adel was a super nice guide who could answer all our questions. He spoke German very well and even significantly exceeded the time! Would love to do it again!
The tour name you have listed is not exactly the tour we took. We saw a citadel with an alabaster mosque, the old Islamic area with a bazaar, the Coptic area, and had lunch at a restaurant. Our tour was in German with Mr. Ekramy El Daly as our guide. He made a great day for us. He speaks perfect German, has extensive knowledge about history and the city of Cairo, and presents in a charming and warm manner. We liked it very much. Thank you!! THANK YOU for a perfect day in the old Islamic and Coptic quarter, starting with the citadel and the alabaster mosque. Our guide was Mr. Ekramy El Daly. He speaks excellent German - has extensive knowledge about the history and the city, and he knows how to present it engagingly and with humor. He took great care of us. The included meal at a restaurant with a buffet was excellent. The driver was courteous and always on time for the next pickup. Everything was very well organized! We were thoroughly delighted with our excursion.
Very good visit with Ali. Very interesting!
Ekramy was our guide and explained everything to us in excellent German and rich vocabulary. A highlight was the extensive journey through the five pillars of Islam in the Alabaster Mosque, which Ekramy told us with a lot of patience, depth and humor and we are very grateful for this experience. We would always travel again with Ekramy and would recommend him to our best friends.
