Islamic Cairo: Explore Historic Mosques & Bazaar

Uncover Islamic Cairo’s treasures on a guided walk: historic mosques, Ottoman houses, vibrant bazaars, and stunning architecture await your discovery.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bab al-Futuh - Begin your journey at Bab al-Futuh, a prominent gate of Cairo’s ancient city walls. Meet a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide who will share the rich history of Old Cairo.
  • Al-Hakim Mosque - Explore Al-Hakim Mosque, one of Cairo’s oldest and largest Fatimid mosques, renowned for its towering minarets, historic stone architecture,…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees to all attractions
  • Local snacks (Zalabya or Halabessa, or similar street snacks)
  • Bottled water
  • Street Food (Authentic Koshary or Egyptian Pie)
  • Pickup and drop off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza (if option booked)
  • All Service Tax
  • Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Any other expenses not mentioned
  • Tipping (Not mandatory)
Additional Information

Embark on a guided walking tour to uncover the essence of Islamic Cairo. Discover ancient mosques, Ottoman residences, and the bustling El Moez Street. Wander through the lively Khan el Khalili Bazaar and find tranquility at the Al Hussein Mosque. Savor genuine street foods and local delicacies for an immersive cultural journey.
Step through the Bab…

Location
Bab al-Futuh
Please meet your guide in front of the Bab al-Futuh gate.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marian6907
Jan 11, 2026
Super tour with very good guide - We had a super good lead with Ekramy, who explained a lot and spoke German very well. It was very interesting and we can highly recommend the tour as well as him. The food in the two restaurants was also very delicious - thank you for everything
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Clf_399
Dec 21, 2025
So much history! - This was a great way to spend a free day exploring Old Cairo. Our tour guide (Amal Mohamed) was great - very knowledgeable and helpful. She was also happy to take photos, which is always appreciated when travelling solo. The tour itself was well-organised and the right length of time. We ended the day enjoying a nice lunch where we got to try koshary.
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Amy_w
Dec 4, 2025
Highlight of our time in Cairo! - It was the highlight of our Cairo trip! Abduo was the best guide you could wish for. Looking around the architecture of old Cairo with a knowledgable guide was amazing. Would recommend to anyone looking to explore the city with local knowledge.
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Y9631lwannamariag
Nov 29, 2025
Recommended! - The tour was well organized, the sites we saw were really beautiful but especially our guide Amal Mohamed made it special - super kind and fun nd full of info for us! Recommended!
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694lohanc
Nov 22, 2025
An unforgettable moment - I can only wish you one thing, is to visit Cairo with Amal Mohamed. Not only is she a highly educated guide who will make you discover the city optimally, but she is also a fundamentally kind person who did not hesitate to help us while the tour was over! We highly recommend this activity, we keep very nice memories. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart Amal 🙏
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834mikar
Nov 18, 2025
Great walk of the old city of Cairo - We had an amazing time. Amal Mohamed did a wonderful job as our tour guide. She was enthusiastic, approachable and had a lot to tell about all the beautiful and hidden places we visited. We would definitely recommend the trip for future visitors of Cairo!
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Daisy
Nov 10, 2025
Chilled walking tour in a bustling city! - Our guide Amal was very patient & kind with us and showers us around lots of different sites of Islamic Cairo we wouldn’t have found ourselves. Very good value for money including entrance tickets, drinks & snacks.
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Travel27979155855
Oct 14, 2025
Excellent experience! Highly recommend! - My husband and I had an amazing day with Dina and our driver Medhat. We visited the Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, the Citadel and Old Cairo. Dina was a wonderful guide. She knows so much about Egypt and explained everything in a clear and interesting way. She made the history easy to understand and fun to listen to. She also made sure we were comfortable the whole time. We stopped for a lovely lunch and enjoyed walking through the markets which gave us a real feel for the city. Medhat was a great driver. He was safe and professional and also very kind. As we drove he showed us many sights and went out of his way to show us landmarks around the city. Dina and Medhat worked so well together. They made the day smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. We could not have asked for a better tour and we highly recommend them to anyone visiting Cairo!
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Pinarone
Oct 4, 2025
I really liked it. - Must see if you want to know the Islamic history of the city after ancient Egypt. Islamic influence endures to this day. You visit various monuments, madrasas, a hospital, a palace house, several mosques of different influences and the Mood surrounding the main street, ending in a restaurant near the khalili with a very rich meal on the terrace of a restaurant. We arrived 30 minutes late and the guide waited without problem. Perfect Spanish and historical knowledge of the Khaled guide
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Culture21612022475
Dec 7, 2025
disappointingly organized - we were instructed to be on site 15 min before start. arrived at 0940 (start 1000), at 1005 we would be informed via WhatsApp that the guide cannot come and replacement will be sent. um1100(!) then started the tour. the replacement guide was very hard, however there was neither water, nor: Local snacks (Zalabya or Halabessa or similar street snacks) • Street food (authentic Koshary or Egyptian pate). Too bad, because the tour is quite interesting. the guide did his best, but of course did not seem prepared.
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From $28
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).