Old Cairo Tour: Khan El Khalili, Shops, Al-Muizz Street & Mosque
Description
This is one of the most authentic experiences you can have in Cairo, whether during the day or at night. Each time has its own special beauty and atmosphere. You will be guided by a licensed tour guide. You will see one of the three remaining gates of Old Cairo, then walk along Al Moez Street, an open-air museum filled with impressive Islamic monuments. We stop to explain the history and take photos. After about 20 minutes, we reach Khan El Khalili Market, full of colors and real Egyptian life. This experience can also be a shopping tour, as your guide will take you to trusted, well-known stores for authentic, high-quality Egyptian products. Stopping at a traditional cafe is optional. You may relax at Al Feshawy Cafe or Om Kalthoum Cafe and order any drink you like. We also visit Al Azhar Mosque, one of the most important Islamic landmarks in Cairo. This tour combines history, culture, shopping, and real street life before returning you to your hotel with beautiful memories.
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Al-Azhar Mosque, located in Cairo, Egypt, is one of the oldest and most prestigious Islamic institutions in the world. Built in 970 AD, it has served as a center for Islamic learning and scholarship for over a millennium. The mosque's architecture is a blend of various styles, including Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman. It houses one of the oldest universities in the world, Al-Azhar University, which remains a key institution for Islamic theology and jurisprudence.
Al-Muizz Street in Cairo is a historic thoroughfare dating back to the 10th century, adorned with exquisite Islamic architecture from various periods. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a bustling cultural and commercial center, reflecting Cairo's rich heritage.
Khan el-Khalili is a historic bazaar in Cairo, Egypt, dating back to the 14th century. It offers a vibrant atmosphere with shops selling various goods, making it a must-visit destination for tourists.
The Al-Hakim Mosque, located in Cairo, Egypt, is an architectural marvel built in the 10th century during the Fatimid era. Known for its stunning façade and intricate design, it is dedicated to the sixth Fatimid caliph, Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah. The mosque's distinctive minarets and ornate interiors make it a significant landmark in Islamic architecture, attracting visitors from around the world.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The mosques mentioned in the description are not available to visit on Friday
- Guests are kindly requested to wear modest attire for mosque visits, with shoulders and knees covered, and women should bring a scarf
- If you want to visit the two mosques mentioned in the description you have to book this tour earlier before the last prayer of the day
- Please note that if you plan to visit Al Azhar Mosque, the mosque will provide appropriate attire for women, such as a skirt or gown, to ensure proper coverage. You will need to wear this to cover your head and legs while inside, so please be prepared.
Reviews(165)
There were 3 of us in my group. We had a lovely guide called Roaa, she met us early at our hotel, she was very knowledgable on this tour, took us to the jewellery store firstly, and was very patient whilst I had my Cartouche made. After this took us to the mosques, had a coffee in the bazaar market, which was nice, then took a walk through the market, tried sugar cane juice which my partner enjoyed, then a grilled corn on the cob, which was yummy. . She got our ride to pick us up and return us to the hotel. Very personable lady and overall a great tour. I would definitely recommend anyobe who is looking for a tour guide to book her in.
Our tour guide Roaa was helpful and very informative on the tour. She listened to our needs and tailored accordingly. The information given was top tier. She set the tour to our pace and gave good recommendations. She is an engaging and knowledgeable tour guide and my family and I are happy to have met her. Cairo is beautiful and big with so much history to it and this tour was good to give you a flavour of the history of this city.
Roaa Nouby was amazing~~ This whole tour was informative and caring. She helped us out with bargaining in the bazaar (I didn't do well, wife did 🤣), to just being an awesome guide and buddy. She showed us a few things off tour we requested (a sweets shop, highly recommend) and a perfume / oil shop (wife was in heaven). Put it simply, everything was fantastic. The boat ride, the mosque tours, the bazaar, all of it. I highly recommend her if you're looking for a person who's highly informative, kind, and helpful. 🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖
Abdallah was an amazing guide. You can tell he really knows the history, and the way he tells the stories makes every stop so much more interesting. He was always helpful, full of energy, and as a bonus, he’s an incredibly talented photographer. I came home with so many beautiful photos from Khan El Khalili and Old Cairo that I would never have captured on my own. A big shoutout to Amar as well. He was a fantastic driver, and I felt safe and comfortable throughout the whole trip. If you’re thinking about booking this tour, don’t hesitate. Just make sure you get the perfect combo: Abdallah as your guide and Amar as your driver.
Excellent service received. Great trip, good driver.
We had a great half day with Menna, our guide, who took us around the old Coptic Christian churches and Synagogue in Cairo, showing us where Joseph and Mary are said to have brought the Baby Jesus when fleeing from King Herod. We also saw the markets and sailed on the Nile in a Felucca which was a unique experience. Menna was great with the kids and brought the experience to life for us all.
We had a wonderful day with our tour guide Yemani. His driver and he picked us up on time at the hotel, already on the way he told us a lot about life in Egypt, the culture, buildings,... It was incredibly interesting. Together we visited two mosques, a great coffee house, the bazaar and Al Muizz Street, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Yemani gave us top information everywhere. He was also a great shopping companion at the bazaar and took a lot of time for all our questions and wishes throughout the tour. Great tour!!
We booked the Tour and had a really great day with our Tourguide Yemani. He showed us very beautyful places and told us a lot about life in Egypt, the culture and the buildings. Yemani was a great shopping-companion as well and went to a really nice local coffeehouse with us. He is a very good photographer too, so you will get the best holiday- pictures. Don't miss this tour!!
The driver Aslem was very friendly. He dropped us off at the beginning of the market afterwards he picked us up at the agreed point. It doesn't matter how long we walked around the market. We have not called on a guide.
We really had a great tour with Roaa! She was amazing with the kids and explained everything to us really nicely. When we wanted to look around in the markets she would let us stop and mooch. We all really enjoyed the boat ride across the Nile, we had a fun time doing the Macarena with her. Really recommend to families who are looking for a fun tour guide!
