Kasbah of Algiers Walking Tour: Ottoman Palaces & Battle Sites

Ottoman palaces and the narrow alleys where a revolution unfolded

A guided walking tour of the Kasbah in Algiers led by a native guide in your choice of language, visiting Ottoman palaces, mosques, and the sites where "The Battle of Algiers" was filmed, with lunch and entrance fees included. The tour takes four to six hours and moves at a moderate pace through steep, winding streets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kasbah of Algiers and lunch

• Learn history at Place des Martyrs mosques
• Visit outside of Katchaoua mosque
• Tour Aziza and Mustapha Pacha Palaces
• Walk alleys, see mosques and craftsmen
• Walk Battle of Algiers movie alley
• Visit Ali La Pointe Museum
• Lunch break in traditional house

The experience

The Kasbah is a maze of narrow streets stacked on a hillside, and a guide who grew up here knows which ones matter. You'll start at the Place des Martyrs, where the new and old mosques stand, then move through the quarter to the Katchaoua Mosque and the palaces: Aziza Palace and Mustapha Pacha Palace, now a national museum of illumination, miniature and calligraphy. The alleys themselves are the real draw: you pass by the Sidi Abd Rahman mosque, Sidi Ramdhan mosque, and Sidi Mohamed Cherif mosque, and stop to watch craftspeople (carpenters, potters, leather makers) working in their shops the way they have for centuries.

The tour includes a walk through the exact alleys used in Gillo Pontecorvo's 1966 film "The Battle of Algiers," and a visit to the Ali La Pointe Museum, which documents the Algerian revolution. These are the places the film made legendary, and the guide explains what happened there and why it matters. Lunch happens in a traditional house partway through, so you're not rushing between stops on an empty stomach.

You'll need a moderate level of fitness: the Kasbah is built on a slope, the streets are steep, and there's a lot of walking on uneven ground. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French, Arabic or another language depending on your group, and all entrance fees to the palaces and museums are covered in the price.

What’s included

• Guided walk through the Kasbah led by a native guide.
• entrance fees to Aziza Palace, Mustapha Pacha Palace (national museum), and Ali La Pointe Museum.
• lunch in a traditional house.
• invitation letter and visa assistance if needed.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

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AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Terakaft Nitran Treks & Events

Is this one for you?Four to six hours on foot through steep, winding streets means you can fit this tour into a morning or afternoon and still have time for other parts of Algiers, but plan the rest of your day around the walking pace and the terrain.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What are the Ottoman palaces I'll see on this tour?

Aziza Palace and Mustapha Pacha Palace are the main stops. Mustapha Pacha Palace is now the national museum of illumination, miniature and calligraphy, so you'll have time to walk through and see the collection.

Does this tour visit the actual filming locations from "The Battle of Algiers"?

Yes. You'll walk through the alleys where scenes were shot and visit the Ali La Pointe Museum, which tells the story of the revolution and the people the film was based on.

How steep are the streets in the Kasbah, and will I be able to manage them?

The Kasbah is built on a hillside with narrow, winding streets that slope upward. The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. If you have concerns about steep terrain or long walks on uneven ground, mention it when you book.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is included and happens in a traditional house in the Kasbah partway through the tour, so you have a chance to rest and eat without leaving the quarter.