Cairo: Salah Al Din Citadel, National Museum of Egypt Civilization, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Tour
Cairo: Salah Al Din Citadel, National Museum of Egypt Civilization, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Tour
7 hours
Duration of this experience
Pickup and drop-off included
This tour includes pick up and drop off from your accommodation, hotel or Airbnb in Cairo
Shared or Private Tour Options
You can select to join others on this tour (shared tour) or you can select to book a private tour.
Languages
English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, German
Free cancellation
You can cancel this reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Experience Details
✔ Transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Entry tickets to all sites (if option selected during checkout)
✔ English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
✔ Bottled water
✔ Parking fees
✔ Taxes and service charges
✖ Lunch from a local restaurant
✖ Tipping (not mandatory but appreciated)
Explore the famous historical landmarks of Cairo and witness the glory of Egyptian Civilization. Learn about the heritage of Cairo at Saladin Citadel, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and churches.
This tour is available in English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, German.
Highlights
- Visit Saladin Citadel and admire its long-lasting architecture.
- Walk around the centuries-old Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
- See the famed churches of Old Cairo.
- Explore National Museum of Egypt Civilization
What to expect?
Get ready to be picked up from your hotel or selected location by your tour guide. Enjoy a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to kick-start the tour with us to explore the world-famous landmarks of Cairo.
Our first destination will be the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Do you know how many exhibits we are going to see here? The answer is 50,000 artifacts! Here, we can learn all about the history and evolution of Egyptian Civilization.
After that, we will visit the famed Islamic Fort, Saladin Citadel. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is almost 850 years old. It was built by the Sultan of Egypt, Salah Al-Din on Mokattam Hills. We can enjoy beautiful views of the city from the fort and learn its fascinating history.
Then, we shall proceed to one of the oldest markets in the Middle East, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. This beautiful 14th century market still retains its glory. We will walk through the old lanes of the bazaar and you can pick up antiques or handicrafts from the shops as a souvenir to remember this beautiful journey.
Lastly, we will visit the prominent landmarks of Old Cairo such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga.
As we conclude the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo by your tour guide.
What is included?
- Transportation to/from your hotel in Greater Cairo or Giza.
- Transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry tickets to all sites (if option selected during checkout)
- English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
- Bottled water
- Parking fees
- Taxes and service charges
What is NOT included?
- Personal expenses
- Lunch from a local restaurant
- Tipping (not mandatory but appreciated)
Know Before You Go
- Please carry a passport or ID card during the tour.
- There is no particular dress code for this tour. You can wear comfortable clothes.
- Tour duration is fixed for all tours/activities, but it may vary depending on the city traffic.
- The duration of the tour includes, both pick up and drop off timings as well.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Pets, luggage or large bags are not allowed on this tour.