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6–7 Hours
Availability : Daily
Cairo / Giza hotels
Cairo / Giza hotels

Islamic Cairo Day Tour: Citadel, Sultan Hassan & Khan el-Khalili

  • 6–7 Hours
  • Hotel Pickup in Cairo & Giza
  • Private Tour
  • Free Cancellation up to 48h

Medieval Cairo Beyond the Pharaohs

Cairo is called the city of a thousand minarets, and this private Islamic Cairo tour shows you why. From the hilltop Citadel to the great Mamluk mosques and the lanes of Khan el-Khalili, your Egyptologist brings 800 years of the city’s history to life – at your own pace.

Highlights

  • The Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with views over Cairo
  • The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan (1356–1363), a masterpiece of Mamluk architecture
  • The Al-Rifai Mosque, resting place of Egypt’s royal family
  • Free time to explore and bargain in Khan el-Khalili bazaar
  • Instant confirmation and free cancellation up to 48 hours before

Prices

GroupPrice per person
1 personUSD 120
2–4 peopleUSD 75
5–7 peopleUSD 60
8–15 peopleUSD 50
Arab / EgyptianUSD 50
ChildUSD 25

Entrance fees, private transport and guide included. Questions? Contact us or call +201000569259 / +201221418581.

Complete your Cairo story with the Coptic Cairo walking tour or the Giza Pyramids half day tour. More: Cairo day tours.

Pickup

Your hotel in Cairo or Giza

Start Times

Daily between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm

Duration

6–7 hours

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Price Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking guide
  • Taxes and service charges

Price Excludes

  • Insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses

Good to Know

  • Modest dress for mosques: shoulders and knees covered
  • Women may be asked to cover their hair
  • Optional papyrus institute visit – just tell your guide if you prefer to skip it
What to Bring

Modest clothing, a scarf, comfortable shoes and cash for the bazaar.

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    Itinerary

    1Hotel pickup

    Your guide meets you at your hotel.

    2The Citadel

    Saladin’s fortress and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

    3Sultan Hassan & Al-Rifai

    Two of Cairo’s grandest mosques, side by side.

    4Khan el-Khalili

    Free time to stroll and shop in the bazaar.

    5Return

    Back to your hotel.

    Meeting Point

    Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. The tour covers the Citadel area, Midan Salah el-Din and Khan el-Khalili in historic Cairo.

    Islamic Cairo Tour – FAQs

    What should I wear to visit mosques in Cairo?

    Cover your shoulders and knees; women may be asked to cover their hair, so bring a scarf.

    How long is the Islamic Cairo tour?

    About 6–7 hours including hotel transfers.

    Can non-Muslims enter the mosques?

    Yes, visitors of all faiths are welcome outside prayer times.

    Who is buried in the Al-Rifai Mosque?

    Members of Egypt’s royal family, including King Farouk, as well as the last Shah of Iran.

    Can I cancel?

    Yes, free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.

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