Egypt · Photography

4-Hour Photography Tour of Cairo with Islamic Cairo Landmarks

4 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Cairo's historic Fatimid-era gateways and local markets
02 Capture iconic Islamic Cairo sites, including Al-Azhar Mosque and the Mosque of Al-Hakim
03 Visit Souq Khan al Khalili, a vibrant outdoor market
04 Discover the Street of the Tentmakers, Cairo's only remaining medieval covered market

Try out your photographic skills as you spot details invisible to the untrained eye and discover the best vantage points along your chosen route. Learn the art of telling a story through images, take great shots of iconic monuments, and capture atmospheric scenes off the beaten track during this 4-hour visit to Cairo. Explore Islamic Cairo's historic gateways, markets, and monuments through a photographer's lens.

Learn the art of telling a story through images, take great shots of iconic monuments, and capture atmospheric scenes off the beaten track during this 4-hour visit to Cairo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Photography Walk Through Islamic Cairo

Discover the ancient, winding city streets of Cairo, Egypt.
Take a tour of Islamic Cairo, visiting historic Fatimid-era gateways to the old city and passing through the local markets, including the famous Souq Khan al Khalili.
Visit Cairo's three enduring ramparts: Bab Al-Nasr (Gate of Victory), Bab Al-Futuh (Gate of Conquests), and Bab Al-Zuwayla.
Explore the Street of the Tentmakers, Cairo's only remaining medieval covered market.
Visit Souq Khan Al-Khalili, Al-Azhar Mosque, the Mosque of Al-Hakim, and Beit as-Suhaymi, a traditional family mansion.
Travel to Beshtak Palace.