Things to do in Old Cairo
Get lost in the ancient streets of Old Cairo, zig zag through its charming alleyways and feel inspired by its majestic architecture that dates back as early as the 7th century.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Cairo is one of the world’s oldest Islamic cities and has a wonderful collection of sites and architecture dating from Egypt’s Christian past and the beginning of the Islamic presence in Egypt.
There are mosques, hammams, madrasas and so much more to discover in Old Cairo. Escape the chaos of the city to the peace of an ancient mosque such as the Mosque of Muhammed Ali or the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al As; the very first Mosque in Islamic Egypt! Be charmed by the stone-coloured buildings that stand before you.
Walk along Muizz Street which starts at Old Cairo’s southern gate Bab Zuweila and ends at the Bab al-Futuh gate to the north. Along this street, you will find many mosques, hammams and madrasas that will let you experience Islamic Egypt from the 10th to 19th centuries to the Muhammad Ali Dynasty. Market and local craft stores line the streets, adding to its charm.
Old Cairo is the true heart and soul of the city and Khan el-Khalili is not to be missed! Walk through this magical bazaar and souk and marvel at all the local treasures from stained-glass lamps and handmade carpets!
Our recommendations in Old Cairo
Historic Cairo tour with Al-Muizz Street, Al-Azhar Mosque and Khan El Khalil Bazar
Book your Historic Cairo tour with Al-Muizz Street, Al-Azhar Mosque and Khan El Khalil Bazar to learn more about why Cairo is one of the most exciting cities in the world.
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Civilization Museum, Salah El Din Citadel, and more guided from Cairo
Book to explore a museum with 50,000 artifacts of Egyptian civilization, to the Mokattam Hills of Old Cairo, and into a world of traditional crafts at the bazaar.
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Old Cairo with the hanging church, Coptic museum and mosques
Book your Old Cairo with the hanging church, Coptic museum and mosques to learn about the local culture and religion of the city.
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Saladin Citadel with Khan El Khalili private tour
Enjoy the superb views across Islamic Cairo to the tower blocks of Down Town and the Pyramids of Giza in this Saladin Citadel with Khan El-Khalili tour.
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Historic Cairo tour with Al-Muizz Street, Al-Azhar Mosque and Khan El Khalil Bazar
Book your Historic Cairo tour with Al-Muizz Street, Al-Azhar Mosque and Khan El Khalil Bazar to learn more about why Cairo is one of the most exciting cities in the world.
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Civilization Museum, Salah El Din Citadel, and more guided from Cairo
Book to explore a museum with 50,000 artifacts of Egyptian civilization, to the Mokattam Hills of Old Cairo, and into a world of traditional crafts at the bazaar.
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Old Cairo with the hanging church, Coptic museum and mosques
Book your Old Cairo with the hanging church, Coptic museum and mosques to learn about the local culture and religion of the city.
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Saladin Citadel with Khan El Khalili private tour
Enjoy the superb views across Islamic Cairo to the tower blocks of Down Town and the Pyramids of Giza in this Saladin Citadel with Khan El-Khalili tour.
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New Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids from Sharm by Plane
Join a trip from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo and explore Egypt's most iconic treasures such as the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, including the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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Overnight tour of Cairo highlights from Marsa Alam
Book a great overnight tour of Cairo's highlights from Marsa Alam! Discover the beauty, history and culture of the city with a local guide.
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Islamic full-day tour of Cairo
Discover Cairo, the Mohamed Ali and Sultan Hassan mosques plus the Citadel of Salah Ed-Din with family and friends.
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Cairo deluxe full-day trip from Marsa Alam with flights
Book this full-day Cairo tour from Marsa Alam with flights included. Discover the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Museum of Cairo, and more with an expert local guide.
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Evening tour of Alazhar Park with dinner
Book your Evening tour of Alazhar Park with dinner to wander around the vast green area whilst learning and seeing monuments such as Salah EL Din Citadel, Cairo Tower, and more with a guide.
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Cairo tour with Egyptian Museum, Mohamed Ali and Sultan Hassan Mosque
Full-day Cairo tour with Egyptian Museum, Mohamed Ali and Sultan Hassan Mosque where you can master haggling plus learn about history and heritage of the city.
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Half Day Cairo from above and Felucca on the Nile
Book your Half Day Cairo from above and Felucca on the Nile to see a different side of the Egyptian capital. Cruise on a traditional sailing boat and experience the Cairo Tower with a guide.
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Reviews Old Cairo
“Ziel war, das Ägyptische Museum + die Pyramiden von Gizeh zu sehen. Diese waren eindrucksvoll, der deutschsprachige Guide hat alles gut erklärt. Leider war die Tour mit über 22 Std. sehr lang. Da wir an den in der Beschreibung nicht erwähnten Verkaufsstopps nicht teilnehmen wollten, hatten wir eine mehrstündige Leerlaufzeit. Rückflug war erst um 20:45 und Ankunft Hotel um 00:30. Das nächste Mal würde ich eine private Tour buchen + vorab fixieren, was besichtigt wird, so dass die Tour kürzer ist.”
