Islamic Cairo Walking Tour, Cairo - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Islamic Cairo Walking Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 33.00 USD
Rating: 8.9 (86 reviews)

The tour was very comprehensive and well-planned, but the best part was our guide. Kholud has extensive knowledge of Isl...

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History, art, and architecture take center stage on this tour of Islamic Cairo. You'll visit the wonders of the Egyptian capital, like the Al-Hakim Mosque, the El-Moez street, and the Qalawun complex, and taste different recipes of the local street food.

Details

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pickup & drop–off (depending on selection)
English–speaking guide
Admission to Al–Hakim Mosque
Admission to Bayt al Suhaymi
Admission to the Mosque–Madrasa of Sultan Barquq
Admission to the Qalawun complex
Admission to the Imam al Husayn Shrine
Tasting of street food
A bottle of water

When to book

You can book up to 2 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.9

Excellent 1,001 Travelers·86 reviews

September 25, 2026
Sara
Italy
We had a wonderful day on our tour of Islamic Cairo. Amr, our guide, was skilled, friendly, and engaged us right from the start. He didn’t just guide...
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September 16, 2026
Ramon
Barcelona, Spain
The tour was very comprehensive and well-planned, but the best part was our guide. Kholud has extensive knowledge of Islamic history and culture, and ...
Traveling solo
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September 15, 2026
Carla
Portugal
The activity was interesting, the guide was punctual and available to answer our questions; however, we would have liked to have had some free time at...
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August 28, 2026
Milena
Palmeira, Brazil
It was a very pleasant day; the guide took me to several very interesting places and explained everything to me. We visited several mosques, went to t...
Traveling solo
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July 30, 2026
Luis Manuel Suárez Cantonero
Madrid, Spain
Ines was a spectacular guide. We loved her from beginning to end; she went above and beyond to please us and took us to the most unexpected places. Sh...
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May 15, 2026
Tamara
Spain
Our guide was named Julia (her name in Spanish, haha), very attentive and friendly. It was spectacular; she took care of every detail, accompanied us ...
With friends
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May 3, 2026
Cristina
Italy
I highly recommend this tour: it was a great opportunity to learn more about Islamic culture and see some truly architectural masterpieces. Randa, our...
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March 29, 2026
Rosa
Barcelona, Spain
Our visit to the Islamic Quarter with Heba was perfect. She taught us so much about Egyptian and Islamic culture. We saw different places that we woul...
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September 30, 2026
Andrea
Argentina
Excellent and comprehensive. We received great information, and our guide Ahmed accompanied and advised us throughout the tour, answering all our ques...
With friends
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September 28, 2026
Valentino Zanotti
Mongrando, Italy
A beautiful hike along Al Muizz Street. You can visit several monuments of Islamic Cairo. Thanks also to the very helpful guide.
As a couple
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Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll begin our walking tour of Islamic Cairo from the stunning Bab al-Futuh, one of the largest gates to the old walls of the Egyptian capital.

Next to this site, we'll visit the interior of the Al-Hakim Mosque, built between the 10th and 12th centuries. After exploring its large courtyard and admiring the details of its minarets, we'll head to Bayt al-Suhaymi. This is a well-preserved Ottoman house from the 17th century, where you'll see its elegant rooms and charming courtyard.

Then, we'll walk along the iconic El-Moez street. Did you know it's one of the oldest streets of the Egyptian capital? It's considered the true heart of historic Cairo. This street is known for its notable traditional Islamic architecture. It'll be like traveling back in time!

We'll continue strolling along this famous street until we reach the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq, which catches everyone's eye with its beautiful marble mosaics. Very close to this monument, you'll find the Qalawun complex, a spectacular architectural complex from the 13th century, where you'll visit its madrasa, an Islamic school, and its mausoleum, commissioned by the Sultan Qalawun.

Our next stop will be at the popular bazaar of Khan el-Khalili, where you'll see a wide variety of spices and jewelry items. Plus, we'll visit some of its surrounding street stalls. Here, you can try Egyptian specialties like the typical zalabya sweets, the chickpea drink of halabessa, Egyptian pastry, or the traditional dish of rice, pasta, and chickpeas called koshary.

After tasting some of these recipes, we'll conclude this 3-hour tour of Islamic Cairo by visiting the Imam al Husayn Shrine, an architectural gem dating back to the 12th century.

Tour with Pickup

If you choose this option, 30 minutes before the designated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Cairo or Giza to take you to the meeting point where the walking tour will begin. After the activity, we'll take you back to your hotel.

8.9

Excellent 1,001 Travelers·86 reviews

September 25, 2026
Sara
Italy
We had a wonderful day on our tour of Islamic Cairo. Amr, our guide, was skilled, friendly, and engaged us right from the start. He didn’t just guide...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 16, 2026
Ramon
Barcelona, Spain
The tour was very comprehensive and well-planned, but the best part was our guide. Kholud has extensive knowledge of Islamic history and culture, and ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 15, 2026
Carla
Portugal
The activity was interesting, the guide was punctual and available to answer our questions; however, we would have liked to have had some free time at...
Is this useful?
August 28, 2026
Milena
Palmeira, Brazil
It was a very pleasant day; the guide took me to several very interesting places and explained everything to me. We visited several mosques, went to t...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
July 30, 2026
Luis Manuel Suárez Cantonero
Madrid, Spain
Ines was a spectacular guide. We loved her from beginning to end; she went above and beyond to please us and took us to the most unexpected places. Sh...
Is this useful?
May 15, 2026
Tamara
Spain
Our guide was named Julia (her name in Spanish, haha), very attentive and friendly. It was spectacular; she took care of every detail, accompanied us ...
With friends
Is this useful?
May 3, 2026
Cristina
Italy
I highly recommend this tour: it was a great opportunity to learn more about Islamic culture and see some truly architectural masterpieces. Randa, our...
As a couple
Is this useful?
March 29, 2026
Rosa
Barcelona, Spain
Our visit to the Islamic Quarter with Heba was perfect. She taught us so much about Egyptian and Islamic culture. We saw different places that we woul...
Is this useful?
September 30, 2026
Andrea
Argentina
Excellent and comprehensive. We received great information, and our guide Ahmed accompanied and advised us throughout the tour, answering all our ques...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 28, 2026
Valentino Zanotti
Mongrando, Italy
A beautiful hike along Al Muizz Street. You can visit several monuments of Islamic Cairo. Thanks also to the very helpful guide.
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll begin our walking tour of Islamic Cairo from the stunning Bab al-Futuh, one of the largest gates to the old walls of the Egyptian capital.

After tasting some of these recipes, we'll conclude this 3-hour tour of Islamic Cairo by visiting the Imam al Husayn Shrine, an architectural gem dating back to the 12th century.

Islamic Cairo Walking Tour