Immerse yourself in the vibrant streets of Cairo on this city tour, starting at the ancient gate of Bab Zuwayla, where you can enjoy stunning views of the city’s minarets. Visit the mosque of Al-Saleh Talai’e and the historic Sultan Al-Mo’ayyad Mosque. Walk through the bustling cloth market near Ghouri Street and admire the intricate architecture of the Sultan Al Ghouri and Al Mu’ezz complexes, dating back to the 13th-15th centuries. Discover the Qalawun complex and the historic Souhaimy house, once home to Al Azhar students. Conclude your journey at Khan el Khalili with a relaxing stop at a local café.
Cairo city tour
Our Egypt Day Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your Cairo streets tour Visit Bab Zuwayla which is an ancient gate of Cairo. Outside the gate, you can see the mosque of Al-Saleh Talai’e. You will get the chance to climb up the stairs and reach its top to see a fascinating view of the minarets of a wide range of Cairo.
Just next to Bab Zuwayla you can see the unique mosque of Sultan Al-Mo’ayyad which dates back to the 10th century. You will have a walk into the cloth market near Ghouri Street with the chance to purchase clothes of pure cotton and even fruits then you will get inside the complex of sultan Al Ghouri which is really near to AL Azhar mosque. Across the street, you will see the complex of Al Mu’ezz with tremendous old Islamic architecture dating back to the 13th-15th century.
In Addition to the Qalawun complex from the Mamluk’s time while crossing Copper, Silver, and gold shops Walking Tour in Cairo then you can visit an ancient Islamic house belonging to Souhaimy which used to be the official accommodation for the students of Al Azhar School, takes up to 200 students. Then you will be transferred from the location of Khan el Khalili to the site of Bab El Fateh which is another ancient gate of old Cairo, to take some photos and enjoy a great view from the Palace of Bishtack and the Souhaimy house. Finally, you can set in a Café in the middle of Khan el Khalili transfer in comfort back to your hotel.
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The initial price is based on 1 adult in group size with the lowest price in the low season
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Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is left to the discretion of the travelers. Although not mandatory, it is of great importance to people who will take care of you while traveling.
If your tour package includes airfare, an extra charge for your children may apply.
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All tours don’t include entrance fees to special archaeological sites, such as walking inside one of the pyramids and the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo or entering the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings in Luxor are also available at extra cost.
Please contact us if you wish to add or adjust anything to the program.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
You’ll walk through Cairo’s historic Islamic quarter, starting at the ancient gate of Bab Zuwayla, then visit the Mosque of Al-Saleh Talai’e and the Sultan Al-Mo’ayyad Mosque. From there we’ll stroll through a lively local cloth market near Ghouri Street before exploring the Sultan Al-Ghouri complex, the Qalawun complex, and the beautifully preserved Souhaimy historic house.
Yes, this is a walking tour through Cairo’s old city streets and markets, so it’s a great way to see everyday local life up close alongside the historic mosques and monuments. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
All our tours at Egypt Day Tours are private, so it’ll just be you, your group, and your Egyptologist guide walking through the old streets at your own pace, with plenty of time to stop, ask questions, and take photos.
The Souhaimy house is one of Cairo’s best-preserved traditional Ottoman-era homes, with beautiful mashrabiya woodwork and courtyards that give you a real feel for how wealthy Cairene families once lived. Your guide will walk you through its history as part of the tour.
Definitely. Since every tour is private and customizable, we’re happy to combine this street tour with other Cairo highlights like Khan el Khalili bazaar or Old Cairo. Just let us know what you’d like to see when you book.