Egypt · Architecture

4-Hour Medieval Cairo Tour with Citadel and Sultan Hassan Mosque

4 Hours Round trip from Al Helmia Easy pace

Praying inside the Mosque of Sultan Hassan

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the historic Citadel atop the Mokattam Hills, Cairo's medieval stronghold
02 Discover the grand architecture of the Mosque of Sultan Hassan
03 Visit the impressive Al-Rifai Mosque near the Citadel
04 Experience the monuments of Medieval Cairo in just 4 hours

Visit Medieval Cairo to explore the historic Citadel on the Mokattam Hills and admire the monumental majesty of the Mosque of Sultan Hassan. For almost 700 years, the Citadel served as the nerve center of Egypt, while the nearby Mosque of Sultan Hassan stands as one of the most majestic monuments of Arab architecture in Egypt. You will also visit the impressive Al-Rifai Mosque, built in two phases between 1869 and 1912.

The Citadel, situated on a highly visible spur of the Mokattam Hills of Old Cairo, was the nerve center of Egypt for almost 700 years.

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 No

City Cairo

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cairo Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque and Al-Rifai Mosque

Visit the following:

The Citadel, situated on a highly visible spur of the Mokattam Hills of Old Cairo, was the nerve center of Egypt for almost 700 years. Construction of this grand structure began in 1176 and was completed by Muhammad Ali Pasha, ruler of Egypt in the late 19th century. Mamluk Sultans and Turkish Governors resided in the Citadel, which is among the world's most splendid monuments of medieval warfare.
Facing the Citadel is the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, built between 1356 and 1363 and perhaps the most majestic monument of Arab architecture in Egypt. The Mosque of Al-Rifai was constructed in two phases between 1869 and 1912, when it was finally completed.