Egypt · ISLAMIC & COPTIC CAIRO TOURS

The 15 Best Islamic & Coptic Cairo Tours

16 tours  ·  from $3 a head

The oldest parts of the city are on foot and easy to get wrong on your own. These 15 walk the Citadel, the medieval lanes, the hanging church and the synagogue, priced by length with notes on dress and prayer times.

From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch - The three-hour ride from Cairo
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From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

1.From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,312 reviews · 10 hours · from $87Our pick

Review of a Cairo to Alexandria day trip with Roman ruins, catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, seafood lunch, guide, transport, and practical tips.

“Menal was an excellent guide. Very well spoken English. Very knowledgeable. Catacombs were cool. Citadel was great photo spot over the Mediterranean Sea. Lunch was good. Highly recommended.”

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Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour - Egyptian Museum: start with the objects that tell the story
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Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour

2.Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 853 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $36

Visit Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, Saladin’s Citadel, Old Cairo, and optional Khan el-Khalili with a flexible guide-led tour.

“My guide Alaa took good care of us, she made efforts to ensure we are safe snd enjoy the trip. She is very knowledgeable to everything she brings us to. We are more than happy to have her as our guide.”

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Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour - The alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha
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Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour

Old Cairo: Full-Day Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour with Lunch - Abu Serga and the Christian quarter
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Old Cairo: Full-Day Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour with Lunch

4.Old Cairo: Full-Day Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 688 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo in six hours with an Egyptologist guide, local lunch, the Citadel, ancient churches, El Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili.

“The tour was doing perfect 👌 Heba is an amazing guide, shared with us her knowledge about the culture of Egyptian people, Muslims and Crsitians too, that is the main point of the tour … thank you for everything an see you next time !”

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Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites - Bab al-Futuh and the first steps into Islamic Cairo
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Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites

5.Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 633 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $31

Walk Old Cairo from Bab al-Futuh to Khan el Khalili, with historic mosques, Ottoman architecture, local street food, and an Egyptologist guide.

“A very enjoyable tour. The guide has a good knowledge of the history and traditions of the places we visited. Everything was on time and safe. At the end, the food was delicious, and along the way, we enjoyed Arabic flavors, a drink, and something sweet.”

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Cairo: Local Markets & Khan el Khalili Private Shopping Tour - Starting in Cairo’s local markets
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Cairo: Local Markets & Khan el Khalili Private Shopping Tour

6.Local Markets & Khan el Khalili Private Shopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 614 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Explore Cairo’s local markets and Khan el Khalili with a private guide, historic gates, shopping help, hotel transfers, and flexible bargaining.

“It was interesting going to a few of the local businesses first, but the highlight of the trip was the time that we spent at the bazaar. Osama was an excellent guide. He really knew a lot about the history of the area and we spent a lot of time in the bazaar both making a purchase and getting to know Osama. I will enjoy hiring him again if we are ever back in Egypt.”

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Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour - Saladin’s Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Mosque
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Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

7.Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 530 reviews · 7 hours · from $77

See Cairo’s royal mummies, Saladin’s Citadel, Old Cairo churches, and Khan El Khalili with an Egyptologist guide and lunch option.

“Tony was great! He helped me around, made me feel safe, got me a great deal in the market and most importantly was open to sharing Egypt’s wonderful and rich history. I feel much more informed.”

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4-hours private Tour Islamic Mosque,Coptic Cairo &Khan el-Khalili - Amr Ibn al-As Mosque and the Islamic chapter
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4-hours private Tour Islamic Mosque,Coptic Cairo &Khan el-Khalili

8.4-hours private Tour Islamic Mosque,Coptic Cairo &Khan el-Khalili

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · from $17Top rated

Explore Coptic and Islamic Cairo, Saladin’s Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque, and Khan el-Khalili on a flexible private tour.

“Our guide Ehab and Maged the driver gave us a very thorough tour of the city and showed us places we would never find by ourselves. We had a lot of laughs and learned a lot. I liked the fact that these guys were full of optimism and good vibes.”

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The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo - Meeting Egypt’s pharaohs at the Egyptian Museum
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The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo

9.The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $3Best value

See Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Khan el-Khalili, and Coptic churches on a private day tour with optional guide, lunch, and tickets.

“My husband and I were picked up at our hotel by our tour guide Reem and driver . She took us to all the buildings that are mentioned in this tour. She is very knowledgeable about Egypt history, answered any questions we had and thought us so much. I now fell like I know sRead more”

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Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour - Starting with Khan El Khalili’s old trading lanes
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Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour

10.Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 251 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Review of Cairo’s private half-day tour through Khan El Khalili and Coptic churches, with guides, transport, fees, value, and practical tips.

“Information excellent Hassan spoke perfect English. Answered all our questions about Old Cairo & other Egyptian queries. Very helpful. Guided us through the market to the historic areas with minimal haggling from the shop owners & they were always polite. Took us to a couple of government shops, where had local drinks & sampled/smelt the selection of teas & spices & saw garments made from Egyptian cotton . Good quality.”

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Cairo Private Day Tours: Discover Islamic and Coptic Cairo - Coptic Cairo and the old Babylon Fortress
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Cairo Private Day Tours: Discover Islamic and Coptic Cairo

Full Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo - Al-Rifa’i and Sultan Hassan: two grand neighbors
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Full Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo

12.Full Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · from $8

Explore Coptic, Islamic, and Jewish Cairo on a private six-hour tour with hotel transfers, optional guide, entry fees, and lunch.

“Our driver was very attentive and polite, has great ideas for the day and has a lot of information about the sights. He leads is in several sights as a guide. He took from us great pictures. There was no bottled water for us in the car.”

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Cairo Sightseeing Tour (Giza Pyramids + Museum + Khan el Khalili Bazaar) - The Egyptian Museum: royal objects and an old-school collection
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Cairo Sightseeing Tour (Giza Pyramids + Museum + Khan el Khalili Bazaar)

13.Cairo Sightseeing Tour (Giza Pyramids + Museum + Khan el Khalili Bazaar)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $78

See Giza’s pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili on a private Cairo tour with lunch, transfers, and an Egyptologist guide.

“We had a wonderful experience of the pyramids, antiquities museum and souk, thanks to our entertaining and extremely knowledgeable guide / Egyptologist - Sabry. Sabry brought Egypt to life for us, was very accommodating in changes to tRead more”

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Cairo: Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Bazar Guided Tour - Old Cairo, where three faiths meet
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Cairo: Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Bazar Guided Tour

14.Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Bazar Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 176 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $36

Explore Cairo’s Citadel, Old Cairo, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili with flexible guided options, hotel pickup, and private upgrades.

“The activity started on time. And we visited multiple sites where the guide named Taghreed explained the details and was very helpful. The visit to the bazar was great where we got really good prices for souvenirs. Well planned event!”

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Islamic Cairo Walking Tour: Khan el Khalili, Al-Azhar Mosque - Khan el Khalili, where shopping and street life take over
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Islamic Cairo Walking Tour: Khan el Khalili, Al-Azhar Mosque

15.Islamic Cairo Walking Tour: Khan el Khalili, Al-Azhar Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $52

Explore Al Muizz Street, Khan el Khalili, and Al Azhar Mosque with a guide on a five-hour Islamic Cairo walking tour.

“Zizou is incredibly knowledgable. He’s also a wonderful storyteller. We stopped by the oldest hospital in the world and asked Zizou about a simple question about medical specialization. He responded with the most insightful story about meRead more”

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