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Cairo Museum & Islamic Cairo Tour

From$70
8 hours
Cairo, Egypt

About this activity

Experience Cairo's rich history with a private tour of the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo's landmarks, including the Citadel and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Highlights

  • Explore the Egyptian Museum's ancient artifacts
  • Wander through the historic streets of Islamic Cairo
  • Visit the Citadel of Saladin and the Blue Mosque
  • Discover the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar
  • Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant

Full description

Dive into Cairo's captivating past on this private full-day tour. Begin at the Egyptian Museum, home to the world's most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. Then, journey through Islamic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to explore the Citadel of Saladin, the Blue Mosque, and the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Along the way, savor a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, immersing yourself in the city's rich culture and history. This tour offers a personalized experience, ensuring you witness the best of Cairo's ancient and Islamic heritage.

Included / Excluded

  • Private guided tour of the Egyptian Museum
  • Visit to Islamic Cairo's historic sites
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Itinerary

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Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms. Built in 1901 by the Italian construction company Garozzo-Zaffarani to a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the edifice is one of the largest museums in the region. As of March 2019, the museum is open to the public. In 2020 the museum is due to be superseded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: NO
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Mohamed Ali Mosque that has been considered one of the most beautful mosque in Cairo it also know as the Alabaster Mosque because its outer walls has been Covered by Alabaster Stone

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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Al‑Rifa’i Mosque is a majestic testament to Egypt's layered past—merging Fatimid, Mamluk, Ottoman, and European influences. As both a house of worship and royal necropolis, it invites reflection on faith, power, and artistry. Standing across from Sultan Hassan Mosque, it forms one of Cairo’s most unforgettable historical duets.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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Then Followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The Citadel in Cairo. Its construction began 757 AH/1356 CE with work ending three years later “without even a single day of idleness”. At the time of construction the mosque was considered remarkable for its fantastic size and innovative architectural components. Commissioned by a sultan of a short and relatively unimpressive profile, al-Maqrizi noted that within the mosque were several “wonders of construction”. The mosque was, for example, designed to include schools for all four of the Sunni schools of thought: Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanafi and Hanbali

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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Then drive to Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo it`s also known as the mosque of the most resplendent is a mosque in Islamic Cairo in Egypt.Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid Caliphate commissioned its construction for the newly established capital city in 970. Its name is usually thought to allude to the Islamic prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatimah, a revered figure in Islam who was given the title az-Zahrā .the shining or resplendent one.It was the first mosque established in Cairo,a city that has since gained the nickname "the City of a Thousand Minarets

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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End your day tour By a visit to El Hussein Mosque in Cairo .Hallowed mosque believed to be the burial site of the head of the prophet Muhammad's grandson.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
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Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is wheelchair accessible; please inform us in advance if you require assistance.
  • The tour operates rain or shine; consider checking the weather forecast and dressing accordingly.
  • A minimum of two participants is required for the tour to proceed; solo travelers may need to join a group.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress modestly to respect local customs.
  • Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
  • Ensure your camera has sufficient memory and battery life for the day's explorations.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
  • Entry fees includes basic area only

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Great Tour!

We enjoyed our first tour with Emo Tours so much that we decided to book another experience with them for the next day! This tour was outstanding! Our guide, Mahmoud El Wakeel was outstanding. He really had a ton of knowledge about each of the locations on our tour and about each of the pieces in the Egyptian Museum. Mahmoud was also able to point out specific things for us to see based on what we were interested in, which was great! We really enjoyed our tour with Mahmoud, and our driver (also named Mahmoud), was great as well! I highly recommend this tour to others as well.

Aleena_TSep 3, 2022VIATOR

Additional information

Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen Entry fees includes basic area only
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