Cairo City Tour: Explore Saladin Citadel, Great Alabaster Mosque, and Coptic Buildings

Experience the rich history and architectural wonders of Cairo on a city tour. Visit Saladin Citadel, Great Alabaster Mosque, Coptic buildings, and enjoy a break at el Azahar Park.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cairo Citadel - Explore the magnificent Citadel of Saladin Al Ayouby. This iconic fortress invites visitors to step back in time, wandering through palaces, museums, and the stunning Alabaster Mosque. As you climb its ramparts, a panoramic view of Cairo’s lively streets and the Nile River unfolds. Dive into Egypt’s royal history and experience the…
What's Included
  • Bottled Mineral Water
  • Entrance fees
  • Air Conditioned Private vehicle
  • Tourism Police Permission
  • Tax
  • Handling charges
  • Hotel pick and drop off from (Giza, Downtown, Zamalek, Dokki)
  • Egyptologist tour guide
  • Fuel surcharge
  • 1 Day Tour
What's Not Included
  • Extra $7.5 per person for pick-up & drop-off from Airport Hotels, Nasr City, New Cairo & 6th October
  • Optional Activities or Tickets
  • Any other Meals or Beverages
  • Tipping
  • Anything not mentioned above
Additional Information

At 8:00 a.m., the Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will accompany guests in an air-conditioned vehicle to explore the Citadel of Saladin Al Ayouby. Constructed in the 12th century, this citadel was designed to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. It served as the residence of the king and his government in Egypt, and the magnificent Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed…

Location
Cairo Citadel
Salah Salem St
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Williamca4257mk
Mar 3, 2026
Great city to tour through - The city is great with many things to see and barter for. One bit of advice. If as a passager if you have a weak heart just be prepared because driving in Cairo, especially the highways, is considered a sport
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Catherine852014
Feb 23, 2026
Lovely tour of Old Cairo - Heba was an absolutely wonderful guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, funny and very experienced. We had a very enjoyable morning touring the old Coptic churches and mosques in Cairo, as well as a brief visit to the Citadel of Saladin. We also stopped at a nice little restaurant in the heart of the old bazaar (not included but definitely worth it).
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Elenacd8064ra
Jan 12, 2026
Good tour to see Cairo - Very good tour to see and learn more about Coptic and Islamic Cairo. Our tour guide Manar was very welcoming, organised, and knowledgeable.
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Siraaj_c
Dec 2, 2025
Great morning! - Great day with Hala. She was knowledgeable and knew the local sites and stories regarding history and culture Well worth it and great start to a trip in Cairo
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Mandym50
Nov 14, 2025
Cairo day tour - What a fantastic full day tour we had with Naama taking us around all the wonderful sites of Cairo. From the Citadel, Garbage Town, cave church, Coptic Cairo to Bazaar, Naama showed us and told us so many interesting facts. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to cover a lot of Cairo in one day. Thank you Naama you made our day with your lovely smile and your knowledge has left us with fond memories.
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Nicholasap6653ur
Nov 11, 2025
Fantastic Experience - Sabry and our driver were a great team! We went to the Citadel, Garbage City, and park. Sabry was full of information and took our questions head-on. We learned a lot from him and as we were eager to learn, he was equally eager to share his knowledge. Seeing two very different sides of Cairo made for a very fulfilling experience. I highly recommend!
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Vernon
Nov 1, 2025
Learned a lot! - The tour was fantastic. Heba our tour guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and helpful, we had a perfect time! Our driver Shabaan was also great!
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A
Oct 30, 2025
Fantastic tour - Heba was amazing. Very knowledgeable on all the history of the sites we visited. The tour of the bazaar was also amazing, she found all the picturesque locations within the bazaar. Shbaan was also an amazing driver
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Alan
Oct 25, 2025
Great Saturday in Cairo - Went with Heba and driver (forgot name) on an informative and fun tour for the day. Started out with the cave church , alabaster mosque, and then a tour of the main market. Covered lots of ground in an unhurried pace with plenty of time to absorb the sights and information offered. Heba is like traveling with a favorite cousin ,friendly, funny, but interested in making your day great.
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Brianbc378ze
Oct 16, 2025
Egypt Tailor Made - FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE! - We reached out to Egypt Tailor Made to ask for a private guide for two days in Cairo. Heba (guide) and Mustafa (driver) couldn't have been better! They were punctual, kind, skilled, knowledgeable, and patient. They made our trip to Cairo so enjoyable. Heba is a licensed Egyptologist, whose depth of knowledge is most impressive. She is a consummate professional, and I highly recommend you request her specifically. She even helped us negotiate better pricing when buying souvenirs. THANK YOU to Heba, Mustafa, and the entire Egypt Tailor Made team! Outstanding service!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).