Cairo travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs
Top Old Egyptian Museum Civilization Museum Coptic Cairo Citadel
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7–8 hours
- Price from
- $50 / person
- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Cairo Private Tour Guide
Description
》Take advantage & enjoy a private, comfortable, worry-free round trip and guided day tour with an experienced tour guide 》Visit; the Egyptian Museum, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Coptic Cairo Churches and Cairo Citadel and Mohamed Aly Mosque 》Please, kindly note that, tickets are not included. Egyptian Museum 550 Egy / Person, Cairo Citadel 550 Egy, Civilization Museum 550 Egy 》Now available and ready for booking
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $50
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $45
- Infant (ages 1–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $95.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cairo
Meet the tour guide at your hotel for pick-up. The tour guide will tell you about Cairo city and the Egyptian country history.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square down town. The first building built a Museum in Egypt, it keeps inside it more than 100,000 piece of monument, follow the explanation given by the guide for the masterpieces found inside the Museum. Discover the history and the artefacts symbols of ancient Egyptians monuments. walk around and take the best photos
Coptic Cairo
Visit Coptic Cairo churches, the Hanging church (built above an old Roman tower), Saint Bacchus church (where the holy family have stayed for three months). Visit also Saint Barbara Church and Saint George a Greek Orthodox Church. All are Of the 4th and 5th Centuries AD. Discover the story of the beginning of Christianity in Egypt, walk around and take the best photos
Citadel of Saladin
Visit Cairo Citadel also Called the Citadel of Saluh-Aldin built by the Muslim ruler Saluh-Aldin in the 12 century AD. Enjoy watching the old but sturdy construction, discover the history of Islam in Egypt with the guide. Watch the famous Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known by the Alabaster Mosque, a beautiful construction built during the 19th century. Take your best photos everywhere
National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
Visit the new Civilization Museum. The Museum inaugrated in april 2020, the main collection displayed inside it, is the ancient Egyptians New kingdom Pharaohs royal Mummies, the Pharaohs of Egypt between (1550-1050 BC). The new kingdom Pharaohs, were the most active and powerful of all the ancient Egyptian time, who built alot of monuments allover Egypt, discover the secret details about these Pharaohs transmitted by their Mummies, discover the secrets of the Mummification process
Cairo
Drop-off back at your hotel by the end of the day tour
What's included
Included
Main tickets (if option selected)
Hotel / Residence Pick-up & drop-off
Private Tour & A/C vehicle
All Taxes and parking fees
Bottled water
Lunch BBQ (if option selected)
Private tour guide
Not included
Tickets and entry fees Old Museum 550 Egy, Civilization Museum 550 EGY. Cairo Citadel 550 Egy
Tipping
Pickup Locations & Times
I Pick-up & drop-off all travelers from/to their accommodation inside Cairo or Giza
How it compares in Cairo
- Starting price $50 is 37% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Cairo
Excurgo comparison of 9,646 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Egyptian Currency for the tickets
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A Hat
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?
Top Old Egyptian Museum Civilization Museum Coptic Cairo Citadel lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $50 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 $95. There are 4 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.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $45, adults from $50. 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. I Pick-up & drop-off all travelers from/to their accommodation inside Cairo or Giza Pickup points include Cairo Marriott Hotel, Ultra Loaloa Nile Maadi Hotel.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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