6-Hour Ancient Cairo Walking Tour with El Ghoriya and Historic Gates

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the vibrant bazaars and suburbs of ancient Cairo on a 6-hour walking tour
• 02 Visit the historic district of El Ghoriya in the heart of Fatimid Cairo
• 03 Discover Cairo's famous gates: Bab Zuwayla, Bab al Futuh, and Bab el Nasr
• 04 Experience Cairo's Islamic heritage around El Azhar Mosque and Khan El Khalili

Take a 6-hour walk through the bazaars and suburbs of ancient Cairo along El Gamalia Street. This area embraces El Azhar Mosque, which separates El Ghoriya, the tomb of Al Hussein, and Khan El Khalili. During this walk, you will get to know the Islamic side of Cairo in a better way.

Visit El Ghoriya, a very famous district in Egypt located in the El Gamalia area, the center of Fatimid Cairo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 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

1

Day 01

Ancient Cairo Bazaars and Historic Gates Walk

• Pick up from the hotel.

• Visit El Ghoriya, a very famous district in Egypt located in the El Gamalia area, the center of Fatimid Cairo.

• Proceed to Cairo's famous gates (bab): Bab Zuwayla, Bab al Futuh, and Bab el Nasr.

• Explore El Mosky, a district founded by Prince Ezz El-Din Mosk.

• Return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport facility

• English-speaking tour guide

• Mineral water

What's Not Included

• Meals and drinks

• Personal expenses

• Tips and gratuities

• Optional activity costs

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.