Walking Tours in Egypt: The Top 3

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

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

This 3 to 4 hour guided walk takes you through Islamic Cairo from Bab al-Futuh to Khan el Khalili. You’ll visit Al-Hakim Mosque, Bayt al-Suhaymi, Sultan Barquq, the Qalawun Complex, and Al-Hussein Mosque, with an Egyptologist guide such as Randa or Nahed, plus local snacks and koshary or Egyptian pie.

“I did this walking tour with my boyfriend and it was the best walking tour I’ve ever done. Randa was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, detailed, and always happy to answer questions. We tried a traditional juice and local street food, which made the experience even better. Highly recommended!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $52Top rated

Explore Islamic Cairo on foot with a guide such as Zizou, Tito, Hussein, or Zanaty. Walk from Bab El Fotouh along Al Muizz Street, browse Khan el Khalili, see Bab Zuweila and the tent makers’ bazaar, then visit Al Azhar Mosque. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“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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3.Have a walk in old Cairo with a visit to Cairo tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $179

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking Egyptologist, moving by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot through Cairo. You’ll visit Tahrir Square, rise 600 feet at Cairo Tower, sail for an hour on a felucca, explore Al-Muizz Street and Fatimid mosques, then shop at Khan Al-Khalili. Lunch, entrance fees, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“Had a wonderful day on the Have a walk in old Cairo with a visit to Cairo tower tour. I very much enjoyed the 1 hour boat tour on the Nile river it was so calm. The walk in Old Cairo was great and I got to take many photos !! The traditional lunch Read more”

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