Algiers Casbah Tour: Explore Millennial Medina with an Accredited Architect Guide
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65 Ratings
Casbah
Embark on an Algiers Casbah Tour with an accredited Architect guide. Explore the millennial Medina, visit stunning palaces, forts, and ruins, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this ancient city.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dar Mustapha Pacha - A beautiful palace to start the visit
  • La Citadelle d’Alger - Discover the role the citadelle played in defending the city and explore it inside
  • Casbah - walk around in the narrow streets and see how people still live in traditionnal settings
What's Included
  • Includes museum entrance fees
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Join a seasoned Architect and Government Certified Tour Guide on a visit to Algiers Casbah. Explore the ancient Medina of the Casbah, with its winding lanes and charming palaces pouring with tradition and historical past. Experience an in-depth tour of the antiquated city, spotting forts, reconciling with ruins, and acquainting with many other unexpected sights. An optional special arrangement can be made for a customary meal, prepared and presented by local residents in a timeworn Casbah house, at an extra cost.

Location
Statue of Bologhine ibn Ziri
We meet in front of the Metro Station of Place des Martyrs. This meeting point can change depending on the running tours. Please, refer to the message you receive from us.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Migex
Mar 26, 2024
Kasba visit - Very knowledgeable and polite. We did an extended Tour of the Kasba starting at the harbour and going up to the different points of interest including lunch at a hidden terrace with stunning views. Highly recommend!
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Y2584ndsb
Feb 7, 2024
The best experience you will have in Algiers! - I did this tour with a friend, and we can't recommend it enough! Algiers itself is a wonderful city, full of contrasts and unexpected gems. But in this wonderful city, the Casbah stands out as the absolute highlight. A place filled with history, stories and wonderful people. I travelled extensively through the Middle East and this is one of the most impressive sights I have seen. There are many ways to explore the Casbah, but I highly recommend taking a tour. I visited the area alone two years ago, but felt that I missed most of it: there are just too many alleyways, hidden buildings and unexpected sights. You need to have someone with you that knows the area and can lead you to that incredible sight that you otherwise would have missed. You can choose from many tour guides if you decide to take the Casbah, but take my advice: book with Vizitina. Honestly, you won't find a better tour guide. And again, this is based on a lot of travel experience through the Middle East: I never had such a high-quality tour against such a reasonable price. Also, there are quite some 'illegal' tour guides out there, which is a risk if you want to book a Casbah tour. Rest assured that Vizitina has all the accreditations - another reason to book with them! They were very responsive whenever we reached out to them, and we could book easily through Tripadvisor. We had Sam as our tour guide. He was an incredibly nice person - even in a city filled with hospitable people, he made a big impression on us. He is fluent in English (thanks to a year spend living in the US), graduated as an architect and also teaches architecture at the University. That means he's very gifted in explaining things, and he knows extremely well what he is talking about. He also knows the history of the place by heart, and seems to know every person in the Casbah. The standard tour is already superb: you visit all the highlights, but talking to Sam about your specific interests means that he will improvise to make sure that the tour is fully tailored to your needs. In my case, that meant taking some detours to show specific places related to the Battle of Algiers. In addition, he gave us lots of tips for great other places to visit in Algiers. This local knowledge helped us find some real hidden gems, visited a wonderful hammam and eat at the best restaurants. So book a Casbah tour with Vizitina! You will see one of the highlights of the Maghreb and meet wonderful people.
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Jongkwann
Jan 29, 2024
Highly recommend - I was fully satisfied with VIZITINA especially my special guide Imad. The tour program was very nice. And my guide Imad wanted to explain his city and tried to help me kindly. I recommend you to join this tour as the first schedule in Algeria travel. This tour will make your trip to Algeria more plentiful.
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Brian_l
Jan 19, 2024
Great tour with a wonderful guide - Really excellent experience from start to finish. Imad is genuinely one of the nicest guides I’ve had on any tour. There’s a lot of walking and climbing, but the pace was never too fast. Really enjoyed the lunch and the stop at the cafe lookout. I went on another Casbah tour with a different group later, and we didn’t cover as much or get as much information as I did on this tour. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Algiers and want to see the Casbah.
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Halima_h
Jan 12, 2024
Must do! - I booked the visit as a family treat. The guide was very friendly and so knowledgeable! He is an architect, so his descriptions were even deepened by his own experience. We had traditional lunch in a beautiful guesthouse. I highly recommend the experience to everyone wishing to know more about Algiers and learn it’s history.
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Salmad660
Jan 6, 2024
Great tour of the Casbah - This Casbah tour is a must when visiting Algiers. I booked this tour 2 years in a row, when visiting Algeria and loved it both times. Issam and Imad are very dynamic and knowledgable guides with whom you’ll learn more about the rich history and culture of the Casbah.
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Rachida919
Jan 6, 2024
Really rewarding - Visiting the Casbah with Meriem was truly a pleasure: she knows the history of the Casbah very well and knows how to pass it on. I really recommend.
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Rosaaminac
Dec 28, 2023
Best guide for a curated experience - I’d like to share with you my experience with Vizitina’s touring services and extend my gratitude to them for letting us experience the magic of our city through the eyes of their knowledgeable guide. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, he weaved tales that brought our rich culture to life. We embarked on a memorable journey together, creating memories that linger long after our visit. I highly recommend Vizitina for an adventure curated just for you!
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Marcofahmey
Mar 10, 2024
A beautiful brisk walk into time - We hired a day guide to visit the main historic sites in the Casbah for 3 hours. If you are elderly and have difficulty going up steep staircase, you may want to check with your guide before to your visit. This is something as a first time to Algiers should do.
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Lopezp803
Dec 26, 2023
Total disappointment - Too expensive for what is offered. What's more, no other service is included for 4000 dinars per person.
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