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Coptic & Islamic Cairo Private Tour: Citadel, Mosques & Churches

Name: Coptic & Islamic Cairo Private Tour: Citadel, Mosques & Churches
Brand: Emo Tours Egypt
Price: 14.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (12 reviews)

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Coptic & Islamic Cairo Private Tour: Citadel, Mosques & Churches

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Price from: $14 / person
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Rating: 4.6 / 5 · 12 reviews
Languages: HI, HI, DE, DE
Group: Private
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup: Available
Confirmation: Instant
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator: Emo Tours Egypt

Description

Embark on an enlightening journey through Cairo's rich history with our Day Tour to Coptic and Islamic Cairo. Our tour starts and concludes with a convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service, ensuring your utmost convenience. As you traverse Cairo's eye-catching landmarks, you will travel in absolute comfort in a private air-conditioned vehicle or minibus. To keep you refreshed, bottled water is also included in the tour. Immerse yourself in the historical splendor of Cairo like never before on this memorable day-out.

Schedule & prices

Runs: Every day
Start times: 8:00 AM
Next available: Mon, Oct 12
Adult (ages 12+): $14
Child (ages 6–11): $4
Infant (ages 0–5): Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $28.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.

Tour Options

Tour with Live Guide & pickup

Tour with Live Guide Pickup included

Tour with Audio Guide (Available with 82 Language)

Tour with Audio Guide Pickup included

Itinerary

Coptic Cairo

Admission not included90 min

Cairo's day tours to Christian and Islamic Sights starts at 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo By Tour guide to Start your full day tour visiting Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still,

The Hanging Church

Admission not included30 min

The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church".

Synagogue Ben Ezra

Admission not included30 min

There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

Admission not included30 min

Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara

Al Rifai Mosque

Admission not included30 min

Then followed by another big famous Mosque Which is Al-Rifa’i Mosque The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure.

Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

Admission not included30 min

hen followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The Citadel in Cairo.

Citadel of Saladin

Admission not included60 min

Then visit The Citadel of Cairo where you can visit the most famous mosque in Cairo which is Mohamed Ali`s mosque that known as the Alabaster Mosque

Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As

Admission not included30 min

then visit hat was founded in 641 A.D By the First Muslam leader Amr Ibn Elas Over there in Islamic Cairo you will be able to Visit and Enter the Following Mosques `Masjid` Amr Ibn Elas Mosque that was built in 642 A.D By the Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas at El FUSTAT area

Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar

30 min

Then End your day tour with a visit to Khan Khalili Bazaar At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel there is possibility of entering any of the Coptic Museum or the Islamic Museum or Felucca boat ride sailing on the Nile But this can be added in the middle of the booking process because it requires additional fees

What's included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle

Live or Audio Guide (As Per Tour option selected)

Bottle of water

Not included

Personal Items

Tipping

No Entry Ticket included

15 $ P.P for full meal at Local Egyptian restaurant

Pickup Locations & Times

You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.6

12 reviews

How it compares in Cairo

Starting price $14 is 72% below the typical $50 for tours of similar length in Cairo

Excurgo comparison of 9,644 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund

0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

Coptic & Islamic Cairo Private Tour: Citadel, Mosques & Churches lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $14 per person for this Cairo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $28. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.

How much does this tour cost for children?

Children aged 6–11 pay from $4, adults from $14. Infants go free.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name Pickup points include Secrets Of The Pyramids Hotel, Pyramids Island.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in HI, HI, DE, DE, PS, PS, PT, PT, FIL, FIL, HR, HR, HU, HU, HAK, HAK, UK, UK, UR, UR, ML, ML, MR, MR, MS, MS, EL, EL, EN, EN, EN, IT, IT, MY, MY, ES, ES, ES, AR, AR, AR, VI, VI, JA, JA, FA, FA, RO, RO, NL, NL, NO, NO, HSN, HSN, RU, RU, FI, FI, CMN, CMN, YUE, YUE, JV, JV, BN, BN, FR, FR, ZH-TW, ZH-TW, WUU, WUU, SK, SK, SR, SR, SV, SV, KO, KO, KU, KU, TA, TA, MNP, MNP, GU, GU, CS, CS, TE, TE, PA, PA, TH, TH, ZH-CN, ZH-CN, PL, PL, HE, HE, DA, DA, TR, TR.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 30 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Specialized infant seats are available

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(12)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

Roberto_G

May 14, 2026 · via Viator

Not everyone has...

Did not see all the announced churches and only 1 mosque (the oldest in Cairo); which was likely due to the traffic in Cairo and our mobility. However, we are satisfied with the tour guide.

Operator response

Dear Roberto, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We are delighted to hear that you were pleased with our tour and the guidance provided. We truly appreciate your understanding regarding Cairo's traffic and the adjustments made to the itinerary. Ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable pace for our guests is always our priority, which is why we adapt the schedule to local conditions when necessary. Thank you for choosing Emo Tours Egypt, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Egypt! Warm regards, ziad

Paul_F

March 26, 2026 · via Viator

Very interesting and...

Very interesting and informative tour. I appreciate the guides suggestions for modifying the itinerary.

Operator response

Dear Paul, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you had a very interesting and informative tour exploring Coptic and Islamic Cairo. It is great to know that you appreciated your guide’s helpful suggestions for tailoring the itinerary to suit your experience. Thank you for choosing Emo Tours Egypt, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! Warm regards, ziad

GAVIN_S

March 14, 2026 · via Viator

Underwhelming Day Tour

This was our fourth and last tour in Cairo and we chose to visit Coptic & Islamic Cairo. Just few minutes into the tour and we felt uncomfortable with our guide yet we continued with the tour. Our guide Isaac, had a very unprofessional approach and an ego issue which was clearly shown in the way he spoke and managed the tour which took away from the experience. As tourist, the least we expect from a guide is Kindness and to look out for us as we depend on them when booking such expensive tours. Compared to all other amazing Cairo outings we did, sadly this was the only underwhelming experience of our Egypt Holiday.

Michael_G

January 23, 2026 · via Viator

Good Day Out.

Good day out with tasty buffet lunch. Knowledgeable guide and good driver. Recommended to see Coptic and Islamic sights in Cairo in relaxed atmosphere.

Michelle_N

September 6, 2025 · via Viator

Super recommended!

Super recommended! They were very punctual in the hotel pickup and our guide Hache did an incredible job, very attentive, explaining everything in detail, answering all our doubts and adapting the tour to all our proposals. We were delighted!

AlyLewandowski

May 16, 2021 · via Tripadvisor

Wounderful time with Ehab hoba

Wonderful time exploring the Mosques and Churches in Cairo. Ehab was more than knowledgeable in everything and very nice. Definitely will recommend Emo Tours and Ehab to all of my friends.

Operator response

Dear our valued customer Thank you so much for your kind words, We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us .We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Best regards, Emo Tours Egypt

2021mmf

March 4, 2021 · via Tripadvisor

Great day!

Adel Hakem was my guide and he was excellent. He is very cultured and knowledgeable; he explained to me a lot of information in detail and was very attentive and kind. I loved his explanations while we were in this historical areas, everything became more meaningful. The driver was also very good. Great day!

Operator response

Dear our valued customer Thank you for your very kind review, we are happy to hear our customers feel taken care of every step of the process. See you soon in another tour. We hope to see you again soon ^_^ Best regards, Emo Tours Egypt

solo_traveller2020i

November 8, 2020 · via Tripadvisor

Thank you Emo tours

Such a pleasant experience and truly private tour. The driver Mohamed and my tour guide Ahmed Tonsi arrived on time and were ready to start the day with a smile and a bag full of goodies as promised. The car was clean and comfortable. Ahmed explained the plan for the day and adjusted our stops as we needed to. He managed the pace at each location dependant on my interests. He conducted the tour in both Arabic and English as I am a speaker of both languages. Ahmed was very experienced and provided additional info on other attractions as we drove past them. As I had no interest in shopping in Khan al khalili, we stopped to grab a hot drink and moved on quickly for a walk down Al Moez as I was more interested to see this historic street. Thank you very much for a great experience.

Timsaz

November 6, 2019 · via Tripadvisor

Thank you Sayed!

An awesome day spent with Sayed Mahmoud touring around Coptic and Islamic Cairo. We learnt so much from Sayed his knowledge is incredible. He made us feel so welcome & couldn’t do enough for us. Highly recommend Emo Tours & in particular Sayed as a tour guide.

Operator response

Dear Timsaz Thank you for this short and sweet review, we are so glad that you enjoyed the experience and found it organized. We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Best regards, Emo Tours Egypt

215toma

February 26, 2019 · via Tripadvisor

Great day tour of Islamic and Coptic Cairo

We had a great day with our guide Rasha seeing the highlights of Christian and Islamic Cairo. Really informative and interesting - a brilliant way to learn about the history of the city. Rasha was friendly and helpful and explained everything we saw. Definitely one to include in your time in Cairo!

Operator response

Dear Guest, thank you for the great review! We’re so happy you loved the One day tour , Christian and Islamic Cairo and can’t wait to have you back at Emo Tours Egypt . We’ve heard our Aswan and luxor are worth a try too . Sincerely, Emo Tours Egypt.

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