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Downtown Cairo Half-Day Tour: Explore Local Culture & Dine at an Egyptian Restaurant
4.9
75 Ratings
Dokki
Discover the vibrant culture of downtown Cairo on a half-day walking tour. Explore hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and street art, and indulge in a delicious meal at an authentic Egyptian restaurant.
Discover the vibrant culture of downtown Cairo on a half-day walking tour. Explore hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and street art, and indulge in a delicious meal at an authentic Egyptian restaurant.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Opera Square - We’ll start our Cairo tour at New Opera Square in Zamalek, winding our way through Cairo’s ancient and recent history, emerging, fittingly, at Old Opera Square near Attaba.
- Liberation Square (Midan El-Tahreer) - From the city’s most beautiful bridge spanning the Nile, we’ll head towards Liberation Square, which hosted many…
- Opera Square - We’ll start our Cairo tour at New Opera Square in Zamalek, winding our way through Cairo’s ancient and recent history, emerging, fittingly, at Old Opera Square near Attaba.
- Liberation Square (Midan El-Tahreer) - From the city’s most beautiful bridge spanning the Nile, we’ll head towards Liberation Square, which hosted many events during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution and is a significant landmark in the city’s modern history.
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Downtown Cairo - In addition to the beautiful 19th and 20th Century architecture featured in downtown Cairo, our walking tour will allow you to check out modern artwork in the form of graffiti. Typically, this graffiti expresses locals’ views towards the Revolution and various political parties. In this area, every corner has its own story to tell, with most intersections featuring a statue of an important historical figure. Not to worry - your local guide will help fill in any gaps to give you a better context for what you’re seeing.
To cap off your private local Cairo walking tour, we’ll indulge in a local dish: Koshary, in an authentic local restaurant. Koshary is a mix of rice, pasta, lentils, fried onions, and chili sauce, and is one of our faves. You’ll also have the chance to try Egyptian falafel and ice cream before the night is through, giving you a full taste of local life here, in just four short hours!
What's Included
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Transportation from/to downtown Cairo
- Local English-speaking guide
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Transportation from/to downtown Cairo
- Local English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Engage in the vibrant and alluring scenery of Cairo’s downtown district with this engaging 4-hour walkabout. Embark on your journey in the late afternoon from Zamalek Island, exploring both the hidden treasures and prominent landmarks that dot the old and modern streets of this mesmerizing city. Bright murals give a lively touch to Liberation Square…
Engage in the vibrant and alluring scenery of Cairo’s downtown district with this engaging 4-hour walkabout. Embark on your journey in the late afternoon from Zamalek Island, exploring both the hidden treasures and prominent landmarks that dot the old and modern streets of this mesmerizing city. Bright murals give a lively touch to Liberation Square (Midan Tahrir), while the grand structures from the 19th-century form a breathtaking backdrop for street performances in the downtown area. Listen to captivating facts and anecdotes from your guide as you stroll, and wrap up the tour with a meal at a genuine Egyptian eatery.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Pharaohs Hotel
Lotfy Hassouna
Pharaohs Hotel, 12 Lotfy Hassouna, St, Dokki, Giza Governorate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(75 Ratings)
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A9864twjoannel
Nov 11, 2025
Great first evening in Cairo - We just came back from our downtown Cairo tour with Nesma. She was a great guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Had a terrific dinner of koshari.
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267nerissaw
Nov 3, 2025
Amazing! - Ahmed did an amazing job of showing me around Cairo. Not only did he have interesting facts about Cairo, but also had deep discussion about Cairo and the culture. It was an enlightening and educational experience. I recommend to all. ☺️
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Travelingperson10
Oct 30, 2025
Learn about modern Cairo history! - Ahmed led us on a fantastic walking tour of part of Cairo. We rode the metro for one stop, walked across the bridge to Tahrir circle, ate at a koshary restaurant (delicious!), and had some fantastic ice cream. Ahmed knows his Cairo history and it was great hearing his stories about the Arab Spring. We talked non-stop for four hours! We needed help with getting water, getting cash from an ATM, and he helped us with the Uber driver back. I absolutely recommend this tour, and in general, Intrepid Travel (parent company)!
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Ruth
Oct 24, 2025
Great intro to Cairo city life - past & present - I also did this tour (different day) and absolutely loved it! It was such a great way to experience the heart of Cairo beyond the usual tourist spots. It was just the guide, Ahmed, and I, which made it feel really personal and relaxed. We chatted a lot about the city’s history and daily life, both past and present. There was lots of walking, but it was well balanced with food stops along the way to rest and enjoy some delicious local snacks.
Was fascinating to see the change over the few hours, as the streets filled with people shopping and socialising before the main day off (Friday) of the week.
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Anydyahkusumad
Oct 21, 2025
Nice walking tour - Nice experience to see Cairo from local presective. Our guide Michael was very responsive and thoughtful. Even you’re walk for 3.5 hours, he gives us a lot of food and treats in between so you won’t get hungry. We’re really like the koshary! Also, a little metro ride is nice additional experience for the kids😀
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Explore15693185647
Oct 17, 2025
A good overview of downtown - Mariam was an excellent guide, with a very pleasant manner and good knowledge of Egyptian and Cairo history. The walk is an easy pace, and covers the key areas of downtown. It includes a metro ride and a meal of koshary - a local speciality.
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Marccomo
Oct 16, 2025
Get in touch with the real life of Cairo's inhabitants - An engaging walk through downtown Cairo to discover the daily lives of its residents, their customs, and habits. A great way to gain insights into the social life of the Egyptian capital, accompanied by an expert local guide.
On the day I took the tour, there were no other participants. So I had MOHSEN, a very friendly and expert guide from Intrepid/Urban Adventures, all to myself.
After a short but thorough briefing on Cairo and a short chat tailored to my tastes, he took me around the city center to see firsthand and explain how the city's inhabitants live and spend their free time. For dinner, when I asked him if I could taste foods that he thought I had hardly had the chance to try during the 15 days of touring around the Egypt, he took me to eat grilled offal and giblets in a restaurant that in the evening, when the traffic is less, places its tables in the middle of the sidewalks and along the streets. Everything was delicious.
Finally, we wrapped up the evening by strolling through the city center, which was very popular with young people at that hour, and enjoying an ice cream before returning to the tour's end point by subway, thus experiencing another aspect of daily life.
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Sparklygirl33
Oct 13, 2025
Best local guide and incredible knowledge. - Marwa was our local guide. Not only is she smart but a very lovely person also.
The training she has done to be able to provide you with facts and local knowledge is 4 + years.
She walked us through downtown Cairo stopping at pivotal points and explaining the history of them. The authentic meal we ate was so good, I could eat that again and again. Overall a highlight of our trip and we would thoroughly recommend this tour. 12th October 2025. We are from New Zealand.
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Jo
Sep 26, 2025
Grest visit downtown with wonderful guide and delicious koshary. - Marwa was lovely. She taught me a lot about local history and landmarks. Even helped me cross the street. Food was delicious. The crude on the subway was fun. Pistachio gelato delicious!
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Q2668vjcraigm
Sep 6, 2025
Fun day in a crazy city - Marwa was such an amazing tour guide and person. Super friendly and very knowledgeable about her home town. Eager to help me with other aspects of my Cairo experience. Excellent communication before and after the tour. Highly recommended for navigating a unique and bustling city.
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