Al Tannoura Egyptian Dance Show Cairo Highlights

Watch a live whirling dervish performance without arranging your own transport

The Al Tannoura Egyptian Dance Heritage Show is a live performance at Wekalet El Ghouri, an arts center in Central Cairo's El Azhar area, where dancers in tall felt hats spin in the traditional Sufi style. Hotel pickup starts at 6pm, the show begins at 7pm and runs for one hour, then the driver returns you to your hotel. The show runs only on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. A guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German or another language is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend Al Tannoura Dance Show

• Pick up from hotel at 18:00
• Transfer to El Moaez Street
• Watch Al Tannoura dance show 19:00-20:00
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The evening starts with pickup from your Cairo hotel at 6pm. The driver takes you to El Moaez Street, where Wekalet El Ghouri sits as an architecturally distinctive arts center under the Ministry of Culture. You arrive with time to settle into the audience before the Al Tannoura dancers take the stage at 7pm.

The performance itself lasts one hour. The Al Tannoura show centers on the whirling dervish tradition: dancers in tall felt hats spin continuously, their white robes flaring outward as they turn. The movement is hypnotic and precise, rooted in Sufi spiritual practice but staged here as a cultural performance. Wekalet El Ghouri has become a regular venue for this bi-weekly show, and it draws both tourists and Cairenes who want to see the form live. Bottled water is provided during the show.

Once the performance ends at 8pm, the driver is waiting to take you back to your hotel. The whole outing (pickup, the show, and return) fits into a three-hour window, which means you can book this on an evening when you have other plans earlier in the day. The guide speaks your language throughout, so logistics and timing are handled without confusion.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Cairo hotel.
• bottled water during the show.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German or another language.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs Wednesday and Saturday at 17:00, from US$ 15 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesWednesday and SaturdayDeparts at 17:00Another day? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German, Italian and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

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

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by EMO TOURS EGYPT

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a weeknight free: the show runs Saturday, Monday, or Wednesday evenings, fitting between dinner and sleep without claiming your whole night.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What nights does the Al Tannoura show run in Cairo?

The Al Tannoura Egyptian Dance Heritage Show performs only on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, so you'll need to plan your evening around one of those dates.

What time does the show start and how long does it last?

The show starts at 7pm and runs for one hour, ending at 8pm. Hotel pickup begins at 6pm, giving you time to arrive before the performance begins.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water during the show, and all taxes and fees are included in the booking.

Where is Wekalet El Ghouri located?

Wekalet El Ghouri is an arts center in the El Azhar area of Central Cairo, on El Moaez Street. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to make your own way there.