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4–5 Hours
Availability : Daily
Central Cairo / Giza hotels
Central Cairo / Giza hotels

Coptic Cairo Walking Tour

  • 4–5 Hours
  • Pickup from Central Hotels
  • Private Tour
  • Free Cancellation up to 48h

Old Cairo’s Sacred Quarter on Foot

Inside the walls of the Roman fortress of Babylon lies one of the oldest Christian quarters in the world. This private Coptic Cairo tour walks you through its lanes of ancient churches and its historic synagogue – an easy, family-friendly half day full of stories.

Highlights

  • The Hanging Church, built over the water gate of the Roman fortress and dedicated to the Virgin Mary
  • Abu Serga (St Sergius), where tradition says the Holy Family rested in Egypt
  • The round Church of St George and the Church of St Barbara
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest in Egypt
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before

Prices

GroupPrice per person
1 personUSD 75
2–3 peopleUSD 50
4–7 peopleUSD 35
Child (4–10 years)USD 15

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

Explore more of Cairo’s faiths and history with the Islamic Cairo tour, or see the Giza Pyramids. More: Cairo day tours.

Pickup

Centrally located hotels in Cairo or Giza

Start Times

Daily between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm (Fridays from 10:00 am, after church services)

Duration

4–5 hours

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Price Includes

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

Price Excludes

  • Insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses

Good to Know

  • Modest dress for churches and the synagogue
  • Mostly walking on old cobbled lanes
  • Other guide languages available on request
What to Bring

Comfortable shoes and modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered).

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    Itinerary

    1Hotel pickup

    Drive to Old Cairo.

    2The Hanging Church

    Above the gate of the Roman fortress of Babylon.

    3St George & St Barbara

    The round church and its neighbours.

    4Abu Serga

    The Holy Family’s resting place.

    5Ben Ezra Synagogue

    Then back to your hotel.

    Meeting Point

    Pickup from centrally located hotels in Cairo or Giza. The tour takes place in Coptic (Old) Cairo near Mar Girgis metro station.

    Coptic Cairo Tour – FAQs

    What is the oldest church in Cairo?

    The Hanging Church is among the oldest, built over the gate of the Roman fortress of Babylon.

    Where did the Holy Family stay in Cairo?

    Tradition places their rest at the site of the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) in Old Cairo.

    How long is the Coptic Cairo tour?

    About 4–5 hours including hotel transfers.

    Is the tour available on Fridays?

    Yes, with pickup from 10:00 am after church services.

    What is the child price?

    Children aged 4–10 pay USD 15.

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