Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Islamic Cairo Tour with Citadel, Khan El-Khalili and Sufi Show

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the history of the White Alabaster Mosque and the Mosque of Mohammed Ali
02 See the beautiful Sultan Hassan and Refa'i Mosques
03 Walk through Moez Street and the ever-busy Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
04 Shop for interesting souvenirs and enjoy local drinks
05 Watch a live Sufi dance performance in El-Ghoury on select days

Take this tour of Islamic Cairo to delve into the history, art, and architecture of the part of Cairo that remained untouched by the modernization that overtook the city in the 19th and 20th centuries. Visit the White Alabaster Mosque and the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, walk through Moez Street and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, and enjoy local drinks along the way. On Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, you may also have the opportunity to watch a live Sufi dance performance in El-Ghoury.

Take this tour of Islamic Cairo to delve into the history, art, and architecture of the part of Cairo that remained untouched by the modernization that overtook the city in the 19th and 20th centuries.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cairo

Languages Arabic, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Islamic Cairo Tour with Citadel, Mosques and Khan El-Khalili

Leave your accommodation with your tour guide at 10:00 AM.
First, visit the Citadel. See the White Alabaster Mosque, the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, some private museums, and enjoy stunning views of the region from one of Cairo's highest points.
Then proceed to Sultan Hassan and Refa'i Mosque. In addition to being among the most stylistically compact mosques in Egypt, this is also a madrassa.
Continue walking through Moez Street toward the ever-busy Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, where you can shop for souvenirs and enjoy rejuvenating local drinks.
Every Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday, the El-Ghoury region offers the opportunity to watch a live Sufi dance performance at 7:00 PM. If you are visiting on one of these days, attending the 90-minute performance is recommended.
After this, you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Cairo.

The tour ends here.

Where this trip takes you

Cairo Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Al-Mu'izz Street, Khan el-Khalili

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cairo 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Services of a Cairo tour guide
Entry fees to all places mentioned in the itinerary

What's Not Included

Transportation, whether local or by private car
Lunch in Al-Azhar Park
Drinks and refreshments at the bazaar

Know before you go

Note: The tour can be altered to include some places of Pharaonic Cairo as well, especially for solo or short-term travellers; the price will be set upon request. Transportation charges may vary.

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