Egypt · Heritage Walks

4-Hour Islamic Cairo Sightseeing Tour with Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

4 Hours Round trip from El-Darb El-Ahmar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk along historic Al Mu'izz Street between Bab al-Futuh and Bab Zuweila
02 Visit Al-Azhar Mosque and admire its beauty
03 Explore Bayt al-Suhaymi, a beautifully restored ancient house
04 Relax at the traditional El Fishawy Coffee House
05 Browse antiques, lamps, vases, clothes, scarves, papyrus, and perfumes at Khan el-Khalili
06 See the Al-Hakim Mosque

Set foot in the Islamic or Medieval part of Cairo on this 4-hour tour and visit historically important mosques and monuments. Walk along Al Mu'izz Street, explore Bayt al-Suhaymi, a beautifully restored ancient house, and admire the beauty of Al-Azhar Mosque. You will also stop at the traditional El Fishawy Coffee House for coffee and meander through Khan el-Khalili, a famous bazaar.

Travel along Al Mu'izz Street, which stretches from Bab al-Futuh in the north to Bab Zuweila in the south.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Islamic Cairo's Mosques, Markets, and Monuments

Get picked up by your Cairo tour guide from your hotel.
Travel along Al Mu'izz Street, which stretches from Bab al-Futuh in the north to Bab Zuweila in the south.
Visit Al-Azhar Mosque and marvel at its beauty.
Head to Bayt al-Suhaymi, a beautifully restored ancient house.
Relax at one of the traditional cafes in the area, El Fishawy Coffee House.
Continue to Khan el-Khalili market, a significant hub of Islamic Cairo filled with Egyptian antiques, lamps, vases, clothes, scarves, papyrus, perfumes, and much more.
See the Al-Hakim Mosque.

Return to your hotel in Cairo.