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Viator · Private tour

Private Citadel - Old Cairo and Kan al Khalili Guided Tour

4.8(20)Cairo1 hour
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR4.8(18)

Description

We guarantee to have the best and competitive prices for you for an unforgettable tour experience! You will be provided with the most professional, reliable and high-quality services. Our Mission is to provide the most flexible, most authentic and hassle-free day tour that reflect each client's interests, preferences, and to enable you to travel the way you like. Our expert tour guide will take care of all your concerns during all stages of your day tour, and will make all the efforts to delight every customer and deliver you once-in-a-lifetime trip with us. You'll Be Led by Insightful and Friendly Egyptologist Guides with A Wide Knowledge of The Egyptian History and Culture. All Our Tours Are Entirely Managed by Our In-House Tour Operators from Our Branches All Over Egypt, Which Means That We Have Direct Relationships with All Service Providers to Ensure That We're Providing the Highest Level of Quality Control. Our Day tour tailored and handpicked to cater to customer's tastes.

Tour Options

citadel and old cairo tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

Our tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and escort you to one of the great monuments in Cairo the Citadel of Saladin Al Ayouby, “, a specular medieval fortress perched on a hill above the city, it was built by Saladin in 1176 to fortify Egypt from crusaders. It is now a complex of three mosques and four museums like the Mosque of sultan El Nasser Mohamed “The Mosque with the Green Dome”, and the Great Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha which one the landmarks in Cairo with its huge space, the beautiful decorations on its walls, and its remarkable domes and minarets.

60 min

Your tour guide will escort you to the Coptic Cairo one of the oldest areas of Cairo to explore its outstanding highlights like: The Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue where the well of Moses, the place where the mother of Moses put her son in a basket and threw him in the river to survive him from the pharaoh and Church of Abu Serga where the Virgin Mary and the Christ Jesus stayed for three months through their journey in Egypt.

60 min

Ending our day with Khan El Khalil bazaar, the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Through the narrow streets you will find workshops and stalls selling all manner of things from woodwork, glassware and leather goods to perfumes, fabrics and Pharaonic curiosities.

Highlights

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Egyptologist tour guide
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottle of water

What's included

Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Egyptologist tour guide
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottle of water
Not included
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Any Personal spend

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up our clients from the hotel lobby and hotel names should be Required during the Booking Process tour Guide will be at the hotel lobby charring sign under your name

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(20)

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vasileiosn119
February 5, 2026
Cairo

It was excellent. Mohamed , our guide , was completely informed about everything. He was also very pleasant , helpful and always in a great mood . The organization was also excellent. Mohamed had a great cooperation with our driver Hassan who is an excellent driver in the difficult trafic of Cairo. Note that we had a 3-day programm with these two (pyramids-museum, Cairo and the old market, Fayun oasis)

Operator response

appreciate your great feedback about your trip with us and would like to thank you for sharing your experience, we're looking forward to have the pleasure of seeing you again.

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GlobeTrotting100268
May 29, 2025
Enjoyable, the old history with Kamal

I had the pleasure of visiting the Citadel and Old Cairo with guide Kamal Elsayed, and it was a truly enjoyable experience. Kamal is a warm and welcoming person who shares his deep knowledge of Egyptian history in an engaging and accessible way. The tour had a perfect balance between information and free time, making it both informative and relaxed. I can highly recommend this tour with Kamal as your guide if you want to explore Cairo in a meaningful and pleasant way.

Operator response

Thanks for choosing exquisiteegypt We hope that our policy of satisfying our customers has won your praise

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125kindac
March 22, 2025
Awesome day with Dr Zein

Our tour of Old Cairo with Dr. Zein was absolutely incredible. His expertise and engaging storytelling made the history come alive. We explored hidden gems and lesser-known spots we would have never found on our own, making the day feel like a true adventure. Dr. Zein shared so many fascinating and quirky historical facts, keeping us captivated throughout. His friendly and approachable nature made it easy to ask questions, and his love for the city’s heritage was infectious. If you want a tour that’s both educational and filled with fun discoveries, Dr. Zein is the perfect guide!

Operator response

First of all our best wishes to have a blessed year 2026 and appreciate sharing experience about your day Tour to the most stunning archeological site in the world records which is giza pyramids. And thanks for your greatest feedback about that memorable trip for me too. Best regards from the land of safety and security

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y a
March 22, 2025
Best tour!

Dr.Zein was an amazing tour guide. He is so knowledgeable and made sure my friend and I saw all the sights we wanted to see. Couldn’t recommend more!

Operator response

We do appreciate sharing experience about your day Tour to the most stunning archeological site in the world records which is giza pyramids. And thanks for your greatest feedback about that memorable trip for me too. Best regards from the land of safety and security

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Roving07817069503
November 2, 2024
Amazing tour

Thank you for an amazing experience! Momin our tour guide was an excellent tour guide! Had a great time exploring the city.

Operator response

Exquisite Egypt do appreciate your great feedback about your trip with us and would like to thank you for sharing your experience, we're looking forward to have the pleasure of welcoming you again.

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Pamelap_Z
August 26, 2024
Cairo city

Cairo is very beautiful with the mosque and the churches. My tour guide Mo was very friendly and informative. He took a lot of photos for me and helped me through the old market. I highly recommend the tour. The driver did a good job as well.

Operator response

thanks for sharing your experience

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TrailBlazer422472
February 8, 2024
Great Guide. Buyer Beware for any shops he recommends.

I am rewriting my review. Hesham was a great guide and was extremely knowledgeable. For the guided portion of the tour I very much recommend him. That being said, he took me to a jewelry shop where he assured me the prices for the jewelry was good. Needless to say they were not. I’ve since learned the ring I purchased was worth a fraction of what I paid. Certainly, I’ve traveled enough that I should have expected this. My failure was transferring the expertise he clearly showed in guiding to trusting him that the shop was good and the prices were good. My fault for trusting. In summary, amazing as a guide, but do not assume he is looking out for you on any purchases.

Operator response

appreciate your great feedback about your trip with us and would like to thank you for sharing your experience, we're looking forward to have the pleasure of seeing you again.

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Caroline_O
December 15, 2023
Great and safe trip to old Cairo (woman solo)

Very nice tour with guide Ezzat and driver Sharif. Going solo as a woman, felt really safe with them. Ezzat gave a lot of nice information about all we have seen.

Operator response

appreciate your great feedback about your trip with us and would like to thank you for sharing your experience, we're looking forward to have the pleasure of seeing you again.

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E9221PNpauls
August 11, 2023
Excellent first impression of Cairo

Hesham was an amazing tour guide. Was patient and accomplished all our requests. We booked at a the last minute and was happy we did. We seen more in the four hours with Hesham than we would have seen in a week. Recommend highly!

Operator response

Thanks dear for your greatest feedback about your transfers in cairo and great thanks for sharing your experience wishing you all the best

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jbanderson87
July 7, 2023
Best guide in our trip!

We had a great half day tour of Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili on July 6. We were a couple with an infant and our guide Kamal and driver Gamal were great. Kamal was by far the best guide we had in our 1 week trip to Egypt. He was very knowledgeable and provided great insights into the architecture and history of Cairo. I would 100% recommend him. He listened to our requests and adjusted the tour according to what we wanted and skipped the various side tours (papyrus, perfume, cotton etc). He also took us to the shops that we wanted and helped us with buying items as well as took photos of us which many guides dont do. The Manager Hashem also called in to welcome us as soon as the tour started. Overall 10/10. I would choose these guys without thinking next time. Thank you!

Operator response

Thanks dearest for your greatest feedback Thanks for your sweet words you mentioned Which is a great support to run business All my best wishes Best regards.

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