Egypt · Performances

4-Hour Tanoura Show Tour in Cairo at Wekalet El-Ghoury

4 Hours Round trip from 3 ش محمد عبده الازهر تقاطع ش الأزهر وش، Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Watch the soulful Tanoura performance at Wekalet El-Ghoury
02 Experience Sufi music, songs, and whirling meditation in a historic setting
03 See performers in colourful weighted skirts moving in rhythmic circles
04 Enjoy the show inside an old Mameluke-era house open to visitors

Join this evening experience at Wekalet El-Ghoury and immerse yourself in the soulful meditation practice of the Sufis. Watch the performers circle gracefully in their colourful weighted skirts, with hands raised to the sky, moving to Sufi music and songs played with oriental instruments. Set inside an old Mameluke-era house, this is more than a regular show - it is a spiritual and cultural performance that invites you to feel its unique mood and atmosphere.

Join this evening experience at Wekalet El-Ghoury and immerse yourself in the soulful meditation practice of the Sufis.

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 Yes

City Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tanoura Show at Historic Wekalet El-Ghoury

Meet your tour guide and drive to Wekalet El-Ghoury to enjoy the famous Sufi art of the Tanoura show. The Islamic world has its own artistic traditions, especially among the Sufis. This performance is a kind of Islamic meditation, based on revolving in circles, with performers wearing colourful weighted skirts.

The dance conveys the meaning of Sufism, expressing that they care for nothing in life except God. The performers continue turning from right to left with one hand raised in the air, signifying belief in the existence of one God, all to the rhythm of Sufi music and songs accompanied by oriental instruments, creating a perfect spiritual atmosphere.

This is why we watch the Tanoura show: to experience this spirit, feel this mood, and be transported into a magical world. It is not a regular show. It takes place in Wekalet El-Ghoury, an old house from the Mameluke period that is open for tourists to visit and watch the performance. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Where this trip takes you

Wekalet El-Ghoury, Al-Mu'izz Street, Mameluke-era house

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 3 ش محمد عبده الازهر تقاطع ش الأزهر وش، Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up services from your hotel and return
Private Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Bottled water during your trip
Shopping tours in Cairo
All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping

What to bring

You must bring a valid photo ID to verify your name and age.

Know before you go

Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
Please be ready 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
Please inform us of your hotel name, address, or arrival flight number, airline, and time 48 hours before the start of your activity.

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