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Private Tour To Islamic Cairo and Khan El-Khalili Tourist Bazaar

4.5(12)Cairo1 hour
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR4.3(9)

Description

First opportunity is to see the Qalaoon complex from the Mamluki time while crossing the copper shops, the silver shops, and the gold shops...You will get to know a lot about the great ideas of the Islamic architecture, the minarets, the domes, the wooden fortified gates, and the Sabils built out of marbles and lime-stones. See the ancient Islamic house of Souhaimi used to be the official accommodation of Al-Azhar university students with its rooms enough to accommodate 200 of them. From Al-Moez Ledin Ellah Street it’s a walk from the Khan EL-khalili area to Bab El-futuh, the ancient gate of Cairo. Remember to prepare your camera for the wonderful photos you are going to take for the Qalaoon complex, the palace of Bishtack and the Souhaimi house. You will find your way with the guide to Al-Fishawi Cafe in the heart of Khan El-Khalili where you will get some free time for shopping and final rest for a cup of tea on Al-Fishaway cafe, the oldest one in Cairo.

Tour Options

Car + Tour Guiding
  • Car + Tour Guiding Pickup included
Only Car With Driver
  • Only Car With Driver Pickup included
Car + Guide + Fees
  • Only Car + Guide + Fees Pickup included
All-inclusive including Food
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

Islamic Cairo (Qahirat al-Maez) is a part of central Cairo around the old walled city and around the Citadel of Cairo which is characterized by hundreds of mosques, tombs, madrasas, mansions, caravanserais, and fortifications dating from the Islamic era.[1] In 1979, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed Historic Cairo a World Cultural Heritage site, as "one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, with its famous mosques, madrasas, hammams and fountains and the new centre of the Islamic world, reaching its golden age in the 14th century.

Admission included60 min

Sharia Al Mu’izz Li-Din Allah, Cairo, Egypt Muizz Street (Shariʻa al-Muizz li-Din Illah) also known as Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatimi Street in Islamic Cairo, Egypt is one of the oldest streets in Cairo, approximately one kilometer long. A United Nations study found it to have the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world. The street (shariʻa in Arabic) is named for Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, the fourth caliph of the Fatimid dynasty. It stretches from Bab Al-Futuh in the north to Bab Zuweila in the south. Starting in 1997,[2][3] the national government carried out extensive renovations to the historical buildings, modern buildings, paving, and sewerage to turn the street into an "open-air museum". On April 24, 2008, Al-Muizz Street was rededicated as a pedestrian only zone between 8:00 am and 11:00 pm; cargo traffic will be allowed outside of these hours. The northern part of the street extends from the Al-Hakim Mosque in the north to the Spice Market at Al-Azhar Street and includes the antiques markets section, Al-Aqmar Mosque (one of the few extant Fatimid mosques), the Qalawun complex, and several well preserved medieval mansions and palaces.

Admission included30 min

Bab al Futuh (Conquest Gate) is one of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo, Egypt. It was finished in the year 1087 and faces north. It stands at the northern end of Muizz Street. The other two remaining gates are Bab al-Nasr (Victory Gate) in the North and Bab Zuwayla (Gate of Zuwayla) in the south. The gate was part of fortification built by Commander/Vizier Badr al-Jamali of Fatimid Imam/caliph Mustansir. Its rounded towers were a stronger defense than the square towers of Bab al-Nasr (another Old City gate, just to the east). They had shafts for pouring boiling water or burning oil on attackers, and arrow slits. The gate is covered in vegetal and geometric motifs.

Admission included30 min

The Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex was built between the years 1503 and 1505. This huge complex consists of a khanqah, mausoleum, sebil-kuttab, mosque and madrasa and is located at the Fahhamin Quarter, al Mu'izz li-Din Allah street in Cairo, Egypt. The structure lies on both sides of the al Mu'izz li-Din Allah street, with the congregational mosque-madrasa built on the western side, and the khanqah-mausoleum-sabil-kuttab on the eastern side

Admission included30 min

Bab Zuweila is one of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo, the capital of Egypt. It was also known as Bawabbat al-Mitwali during the Ottoman period, and is sometimes spelled Bab Zuwayla. It is considered one of the major landmarks of the city and is the last remaining southern gate from the walls of Fatimid Cairo in the 11th and 12th century. Its name comes from Bab, meaning "Door", and Zuwayla, the name of a tribe of Berber warriors from the Western Desert, members of which were charged with guarding the gate.

Admission included30 min

Khan El-Khalili is a major souk in the historic center of Islamic Cairo. The bazaar district is one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.

Highlights

Private transportation
Sealed mineral bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional licenced Tour guide specialest in Egyptology

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Sealed mineral bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional licenced Tour guide specialest in Egyptology
Not included
Gratuities
Enjoy a variety of Egyptian menu food out of your preferences from the best local restaurants (Optional)

Pickup Locations & Times

Providing a pick up and drop off services from any hotel within Cairo, Egypt An A/C tourist car new model with a professional driver and a license from the ministry of tourism.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(12)

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fabianpN6896WS
March 31, 2025
Interesting.

Pretty good bazaar although for the hour almost everything closed. The good driver set about doing his job which was driving.

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Madeleine_G
January 11, 2025
A terrific experience

Hamada was a great guide-- knowledgeable, interesting, and very flexible to our needs. He was eager to know about our interests and shaped the tour accordingly.

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irismU5659OO
February 15, 2024
What a waste of money

Unfortunately, it's absolutely not worth the money. If I book a tour called "Private Tour to Islamic Cairo...", then I expect background information about Islam in Cairo and not a guide who says he has nothing to do with religion. There was very little information about Cairo in general. The guide seemed very unmotivated. At times I had the feeling that I had just booked an expensive Uber driver. In addition, the guide sent me to a museum alone while he took a break in the cafeteria. Apparently tour guides are not allowed in museums. However, the museum was full of motivated and very committed guides who explained the individual exhibits to their tourists. To make matters worse, the money for this tour was debited twice from tripadvisor. So a double waste of money.

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AntonioFLIS
October 5, 2023
Great tour in Islamic Cairo

Excellent tour inside Islamic Cairo. Hamada is a great guide and goes above and beyond to accommodate your wishes and personalize the tour. Recommend 5/5

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ionarav441
September 5, 2023
Best antique coffee shop in the world!

Perfect tour, plenty of information, beautiful street pictures at Bazar, Nice tea at oldest coffee shop, named El Fishawy!

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P4589ACmarkd
July 6, 2023
Good stuff!

Lots of informative commentary and well planned out touring route. Great experience and an awesome day trip!

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agirlfr
June 10, 2023
Incredible

Hamada was our incredible tour guide! He gave us an unforgettable experience that we will never for get and took amazing photos of us. Thank you Hamada!!! See you again!!!

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IbrahimB1723
May 15, 2023
Old Cairo at its best

Amazing walk through the old city visiting historical monuments with incredible architecture guided by the excellent Muhammad

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Sylvain P
April 3, 2023
A memorable afternoon in Islamic Cairo

A magnificent tour rich in experience with our guide Mina Kromel. He knew how to take us on a journey through time and discover unusual places even during Ramadan. This part of the big city is beautiful and the stories are fascinating. A lot of listening to our desires - find saffron, not obvious in this maze. Besides, he has several tricks in his bag! A big thank you Mina for having us live such a beautiful afternoon!

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susan_g
November 11, 2022
great way to experience Cairo

seeing coptic cairo and enjoying the bazaar. Our guide ws very knowledgeable and was able to manipulate the crazy traffic.

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