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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Johne2877
Jun 30, 2026
Great Tour, Great Guide - Jessy was superb, her care, fun, knowledge and amazing photography skills made the tour one I will never forget. Jessy even made a video of the tour. Do not miss the chance to do this tour.
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Daydream67232303608
Jun 28, 2026
Fabulous tour - We did our tour on a Sunday morning which turned out to be the perfect time to avoid excess crowds especially through the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Nahed, our guide, was very knowledgeable. She also has a wonderful sense of humour which made the tour even more enjoyable. Definitely recommended
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Politimipaula_k
Jun 19, 2026
Very excellent experience... - Very excellent experience ! Great guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Felt safe and welcomed in the beautiful town.
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Erinsi5516ym
Jun 17, 2026
Great Experience - Our tour guide, Randa Aramani, was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly! She really made the history come alive with her expertise. She also makes sure you get lots of pics at the sites. OceanAir also set up a hotel pick-up and drop-off. My driver, Essam Ezzelden, was very timely and friendly. He also gave a description of local sites along the way. Great experience!
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Mike
Jun 4, 2026
Well worth it! - Michael is a very knowledgeable guide and very accommodating. The various sites were well organised and I learned a great deal. The pancakes at the end were amazing. Highly recommended 👌
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Glenn_b
Jun 4, 2026
Great tour - A great insight in the Islamic history of Cairo. Nahed an excellent and informative guide. a good walk through Mosques and markets
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Robinbs8217ex
May 19, 2026
Great tour with Adel :) - Adel was a super nice guide who could answer all our questions. He spoke German very well and even significantly exceeded the time! Would love to do it again!
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W5919rnbarbaraw
May 18, 2026
Great tour with a perfect guide. - The tour name you have listed is not exactly the tour we took. We saw a citadel with an alabaster mosque, the old Islamic area with a bazaar, the Coptic area, and had lunch at a restaurant. Our tour was in German with Mr. Ekramy El Daly as our guide. He made a great day for us. He speaks perfect German, has extensive knowledge about history and the city of Cairo, and presents in a charming and warm manner. We liked it very much. Thank you!! THANK YOU for a perfect day in the old Islamic and Coptic quarter, starting with the citadel and the alabaster mosque. Our guide was Mr. Ekramy El Daly. He speaks excellent German - has extensive knowledge about the history and the city, and he knows how to present it engagingly and with humor. He took great care of us. The included meal at a restaurant with a buffet was excellent. The driver was courteous and always on time for the next pickup. Everything was very well organized! We were thoroughly delighted with our excursion.
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764yassinek
May 11, 2026
Ali was great! - Very good visit with Ali. Very interesting!
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889romanl
May 1, 2026
A Fulfilled Day - Ekramy was our guide and explained everything to us in excellent German and rich vocabulary. A highlight was the extensive journey through the five pillars of Islam in the Alabaster Mosque, which Ekramy told us with a lot of patience, depth and humor and we are very grateful for this experience. We would always travel again with Ekramy and would recommend him to our best friends.
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From $33
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).