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Cairo day tour to Islamic Cairo
Trip overview
Cairo day tour to Islamic Cairo
Take a Cairo day tour to Islamic Cairo in Egypt, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its rich architectural legacy. This Cairo One-Day Tour is devoted to a guided walking tour of the oldest and most interesting part of Cairo's medieval Islamic town, featuring exquisite woodcarving, brass ornamentation, and high-quality tile work that enhance the beauty of its mosques. During your Egypt day tours and Egypt tour, you will either visit the magnificent Sultan Hasan Mosque at the famous Citadel of Saladin or explore the hundreds of tiny stores of the Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar, one of the best day trips from Cairo.
Tour highlights
What makes this day different
Citadel of Saladin
A 12th-century fortress with sweeping views over Cairo.
Sultan Hassan Mosque
Cairo's largest and most renowned Mamluk-era mosque.
Rifai Mosque
The burial place of members of the Egyptian royal family.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
A historic market trading since the 14th century.
The route
4 stops, one unforgettable day
Your day at a glance
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Your guide collects you from your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
1
Citadel of Saladin & Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Visit the Citadel of Saladin, a 12th-century fortress commanding views across Cairo, and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali — known as the Alabaster Mosque for its white marble walls.
Citadel of Saladin\nAlabaster Mosque
2
Sultan Hassan Mosque
Continue to the Sultan Hassan Mosque, Cairo's largest and most renowned mosque, built in the 14th-century Mamluk period and admired for its scale and decorative detail.
3
Rifai Mosque
Visit the nearby Rifai Mosque, an early 20th-century mosque and burial place for members of the Egyptian royal family.
4
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Finish at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a historic market operating since the 14th century — browse stalls of handmade jewellery, spices, fabrics and souvenirs.
Handicrafts, spices & jewellery
Back to your hotel
Return transfer at the end of your day — hotel, Nile cruise dock or the airport.
What's included
Everything's taken care of
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Expert Egyptologist guide during your Cairo walking tours.
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing are included in Cairo city tours.
- All service charges and taxes are included in Cairo guided tours.
- Air-conditioned vehicle transportation.
Not included
- Tipping.
- The tour package excludes everything that isn't included in Cairo day trips itinerary.
Prices
One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays
Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one
US$ 150/ person
2–4 travellers
US$ 100/ person
5–8 travellers
US$ 75/ person
9–14 travellers
US$ 65/ person
- Prices may vary based on the season and group size.
- Rates typically cover entrance fees, transportation, and guided Cairo walking tours.
- The Cairo Islamic tour includes standard costs but extra charges will occur for optional activities that are excluded from the Cairo historical sites guided tour.
- Children's discounts may be available depending on age and operator policy.
- Prices are usually quoted in USD or EGP and may be subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
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Before the morning of your tour
We collect you from your hotel in the morning by private vehicle — just tell us your preferred time when you book. Your guide's name and number are sent the evening before.
- Closed walking shoes
- A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Small notes for tips
Phone and camera photography is free across the citadel and bazaar; rules inside each mosque are set locally and your guide will explain them on arrival.
Islamic Cairo involves walking on historic streets, some uneven; modest dress is expected at all mosques.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. No prepayment is taken to reserve the date — you settle with your guide on the day.
Good to know
Day tour FAQs
Yes — from any hotel in Cairo, at no extra cost.
Yes, entrance fees for all sightseeing are included in the price.
Modest, covering clothing is expected at all three mosques.
Moderate — historic streets around the citadel and bazaar, some uneven underfoot.
Yes — this is a private tour, so just tell your guide on the day.
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