Egypt · Walking Tours

6-Hour Islamic Cairo Tour with Citadel and Khan el-Khalili

6 Hours Round trip from Salah Salem St Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Saladin Citadel, the main defence point and residence of Egypt's rulers during the Islamic Era
02 Visit the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali inside the historic Cairo Citadel
03 Walk along Al-Mu'izz Street, one of Cairo's oldest streets with over 1,000 years of history
04 See beautiful old mosques, sabils "Drinking Fountains", and historic houses with an oriental atmosphere
05 Browse Khan el-Khalili, one of Cairo's oldest street markets, built in 1382 A.D.

Visit Islamic Cairo's historic monuments, some dating back to 969 CE, and explore the city's rich Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman heritage. Discover the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali inside Saladin Citadel, then walk along Al-Mu'izz Street, one of Cairo's oldest streets. Continue to Khan el-Khalili for an atmospheric stroll through one of the city's oldest bazaars and a chance to shop for Egyptian souvenirs.

Enjoy an Islamic Cairo day visiting some of the most beautiful sites of Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman Cairo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Islamic Cairo Monuments and Khan el-Khalili Walk

Enjoy an Islamic Cairo day visiting some of the most beautiful sites of Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman Cairo.

Get picked up from your hotel and start the day with a visit to Saladin Citadel, the main defence point and the residence of the rulers of Egypt between the 13th and 19th centuries during the Islamic Era. It also houses the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
Optional: Break the day with a lunch stop at a local touristic restaurant.
Continue with a walk through Al-Moez Street to see one of the oldest streets in Cairo, with more than 1,000 years of history.
See the beautiful old mosques, sabils "Drinking Fountains", and houses with their oriental atmosphere.
Walk on to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest street markets in Cairo, built in 1382 A.D., with your Cairo tour guide.
Enjoy an exquisite shopping experience and pick up small Egyptian souvenirs for family and friends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Salah Salem St 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional Cairo/Egyptologist tour guide
Transportation in an air-conditioned car

What's Not Included

All personal expenses, meals, and tips
Any ticket fees

Know before you go

Please make sure to bring your hat and wear sneakers for easy walking.
Always check with the Egyptologist/Cairo guide in advance about your special needs and requests to make sure of their availability.

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