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Walk Through the Charming Casbah of Algiers

Casbah is the beating heart and the calmest area in the crowded city of Algiers, known for its special architecture and narrow streets. This interactive, live-streamed Online Experience will allow you to take a virtual walk down the streets of Casbah and enjoy its vibrant sights and sounds, its handcraft shops, and the palaces that date back to the Ottoman period. You will also witness the architectural diversity in the mosques in the area, learn how to tell buildings from various periods apart, and be charmed by all the legends and history that surrounds Casbah.

From Algiers
Online Experience
1 Hour
Africa
Upto 10 people
English
Highlights
  • Real-time walking tour streamed live from the Casbah of Algiers
  • See the beautiful palaces and mosques that dot the area
  • Gain insights into the region's cultural and historical influences from the Ottoman period
Description

The casbah is the beating heart and the calmest area in the crowded city of Algiers, known for its special architecture and narrow streets that have seen the passage of many diverse civilisations.
This interactive, live-streamed Online Experience will allow you to join me on a virtual walk down the streets of Casbah and enjoy its vibrant sights and sounds, handicraft shops, and many palaces that date back to the Ottoman period.

As we walk along, I will help you explore the history of these places and take you back in time to understand how life here once used to be during the French regime in Algeria and way back beyond it. You will also witness the architectural diversity in the mosques in the area, learn how to tell buildings from various periods apart, and be charmed by all the legends and mysteries surrounding this wonderful, memorable place.

About this experience
Instructions
  • Please have a good internet connection and zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
  • The instructions to join the meeting will be sent via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
  • This tour involves walking and travelling to different places; sometimes, the mobile network may be intermittent, and the picture may not be clear. However, we will attempt to minimise such disruptions
  • You can book this tour for 75 USD for a group of 3 screens or as a private tour for 125 USD and invite up to 10 friends and family to join this activity with you from all over the world. You will see the option to book this experience as a private tour on the checkout page if it is available for that time slot
  • Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
Benzeghiba Nehad

I am a licensed tour guide and have been guiding for the last 8 years. I am a bibliophile who is into history, and lately I have developed a keen interest in anthropology as well. 

My love towards my country makes me want to share my knowledge about our deeply-rooted heritage and show its inspiring beauty to people around the world.

From USD 75 / Group
Important Information
  • Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.