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Cairo: Khan El-Khalili Bazaar Shopping Tour & Lunch★ 4.77 (641) · 4h
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Cairo: Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili Private Tour Pickup★ 4.79 (170) · 4h
Top rated
Cairo: Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Museum & Bazaar VIP Day Tour★ 4.97 (110) · 7h–10h
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Private experiences (8)
Cairo Islamic & Coptic Tour: 4 hours with private guideYou get picked up from your Cairo or Giza hotel and spend four hours with a private Egyptologist visiting the Hanging Church and other sites in Old Cairo, the Muhammad Ali Mosque inside the Citadel, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Entry fees, water, and hotel drop-off are included, so you only show up and follow along.Is it for me?Right for travelers with limited time in Cairo who want to see the main Islamic and Coptic landmarks without arranging transport or entry logistics themselves. The four-hour window is tight but designed to fit the three major stops, so expect a steady pace rather than lingering time at each site.
Cairo: Private Old Cairo & Islamic Mosque Tour with PickupYou’ll feel history come alive as you step inside Old Cairo’s Hanging Church and wander through Islamic Cairo’s Saladin Citadel with a local Egyptologist guide. Expect moments of quiet awe beneath mosque domes and lively street scenes outside—and yes, there’s time for lunch if you want it. This isn’t just sightseeing; it’s a glimpse into everyday life in Cairo.
Private Night Tour Cairo: Khan el-Khalili & Cairo TowerA private guided night tour of Cairo takes you through Khan el-Khalili, the city's largest oriental market, and up Cairo Tower for a panoramic view after sunset, with an Egyptian dinner and an air-conditioned minivan included. The guide speaks English, pickup is arranged from your hotel, and the full itinerary runs six hours. Children from age one are welcome; infants can travel in a pram or stroller.Is it for me?By day, Cairo's markets and monuments compete with crowds and heat; this tour trades daylight for night, when Khan el-Khalili empties of tour groups and Cairo Tower's view becomes a city of lights instead of haze. The private guide, the included dinner, and the arranged transport mean you navigate the night on someone else's plan, not your own.
Khan el-Khalili Private Bazaar Tour with PickupA private tour from Cairo International Airport to Khan el-Khalili bazaar in central Cairo, with hotel return included. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a company sign, then takes you to the 1382-founded souq where you browse workshops, buy Egyptian crafts and souvenirs, and spend as long as you want before heading back. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the schedule is yours alone.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to move through Khan el-Khalili at your own pace—linger at workshops, haggle without time pressure, or simply observe—rather than follow a guide's narrative or group schedule.
Private Tour: Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo & Khan el-KhaliliA private guided tour of Cairo covering the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo's Coptic churches and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with an English-speaking Egyptologist, hotel pickup, lunch and all site entry included. The guide stays with you the entire day, moving between three distinct historical layers—ancient royal artifacts, medieval Christian sites and a centuries-old Islamic marketplace—without gaps or backtracking.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guide who knows the history and can explain what you are looking at—the three sites span ancient Egypt, medieval Christianity and Islamic Cairo, and a private guide makes the connections between them clear instead of leaving you to piece it together from plaques. The private format also means the pace stays yours: you spend as long as you need at the Tutankhamen collection or in Old Cairo's churches without waiting for a group to move on.
Cairo: Coptic Cairo & Khan El-Khalili Bazaar Private Half-DayYou visit five major religious sites across Coptic Cairo—the Hanging Church, St. Sergius and Bacchus, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and St. George—with a 15+ year veteran guide explaining the Christian, Jewish and Orthodox history woven through Old Cairo's oldest quarters. The tour ends at Khan El-Khalili bazaar, where you have time to browse before returning to your hotel around 1 PM. Pickup, entry fees, water and transport are all arranged.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand Coptic Cairo's religious history without arranging transport or navigating entry fees yourself—the private vehicle and included guide mean you move at your own pace between five major sites in five hours, which is what makes fitting all of them into a half-day possible.
Private Cairo by Night Tour: Khan el-Khalili and City LightsA private Cairo night tour picks you up from your hotel and takes you through the city's most recognizable stops—Kasr El Nil Bridge, Mokattam mountain overlook, and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar—with a local guide speaking English or Arabic, koshary dinner included, and all transport arranged. The tour runs five hours and covers the oldest oriental market in Egypt, where you'll experience the haggling tradition the bazaar is built around, plus the bird's-eye view of Cairo from the mountain top and the 19th-century bridge connecting the mainland to Zamalek island.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private vehicle and English-speaking guide to navigate Cairo's night markets and landmarks in one evening, rather than figuring out routes and translations on your own.
2-Day Cairo Private Tour: Pyramids, Museum & Khan El KhaliliIf you want to see Cairo’s ancient wonders and real city life in just two days, this private tour covers it all—from pyramids to bazaars—with expert local insight and plenty of time for your own discoveries.
Up to 2 hours (1)
Cairo: Khan El Khalili & Al-Azhar Mosque with Licensed GuideYou're picked up from your hotel and guided through Al-Muizz Street, Khan El Khalili bazaar, and two major mosques—Al-Hakim and Al-Azhar—with a licensed guide who knows which shops are worth your time and the history behind every corner. You get water, sugar cane juice, and a café stop included, plus hotel drop-off at the end. Book early if you want to visit both mosques before the last prayer of the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Old Cairo's main landmarks—the mosques, the bazaar, the historic street—without arranging transport or a guide yourself, and you're willing to dress modestly and plan your visit before the last prayer of the day.
2 to 5 hours (9)
Cairo night tour: Khan El-Khalili, dinner & feluccaThis Cairo night tour starts with hotel pickup and takes you through Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in Africa, then to the Al-Hakim Mosque and the 200-year-old Café El Fishawi before a 30-minute felucca sail on the Nile and dinner at a restaurant of your choice. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of three other languages, and all entry fees and transport are included.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Khan El-Khalili bazaar, sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, and visit Al-Hakim Mosque in one evening with hotel pickup included—the guide handles all entry logistics so you only need to show up.
Islamic Cairo Walking Tour: Khan el-Khalili, Al-Azhar MosqueThis walking tour of Cairo's Islamic quarter takes you through Al Muizz street — a one-kilometer open-air museum lined with mosques, traditional schools, water fountains and gates — then into Khan el-Khalili bazaar and Al-Azhar Mosque. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a private guide and air-conditioned minivan transport between sites. The tour runs five hours and requires a minimum of two people per booking.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to walk the medieval heart of Islamic Cairo with a guide who explains what you are seeing, rather than navigating the quarter and the bazaar on your own. The private format and fixed five-hour schedule mean the day is arranged — you do not have to plan transport between stops or negotiate entry on the spot.
Cairo Night Food Tour: Khan el-Khalili, Nile Walk & Street EatsYou’ll wander Cairo’s nighttime streets with a local guide, tasting koshary and shawarma as you go. Feel the river breeze on the Nile corniche, explore centuries-old Islamic Cairo by foot, try your luck bargaining at Khan el-Khalili market, then wind down with strong mint tea at El-Feshawi cafe. There’s laughter, stories, and flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.
Cairo Night Tour: Khan El Khalili & Al Muizz Street with GuideA guided evening walking tour of Cairo's Khan El Khalili Bazaar and Al Muizz Street, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a professional guide in your choice of language. The tour covers entrance fees and takes you through Africa's largest market and centuries-old Islamic architecture, both illuminated after dark. Suitable for all fitness levels; children welcome from age 4.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Cairo with an evening free and want to see the city's two most famous places without building the route yourself—the guide handles the timing and the explanations, so you move through both sites at a pace that lets you actually see them.
Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar Tour: Churches & SouksA private guided tour of Old Cairo visits the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara and Church of Abu Serga, then moves to Khan El Khalili bazaar to browse brass, copper, leather, silver and antiques. Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and a guide in your choice of language are included; the tour runs about four hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want to set your own pace at each church and spend as much or as little time as you like at Khan El Khalili without waiting for a group. Choose the group tour if you prefer to share the cost and don't mind moving on a fixed schedule.
Cairo night tour: Khan el-Khalili, dinner and felucca rideThis four-hour guided night tour of Cairo starts with hotel pickup and takes you through Khan el-Khalili, the largest bazaar in Africa, and Al-Muizz Street's medieval architecture, with stops at a historic café and a 10th-century mosque. You'll choose dinner from koshari, shorma, or falafel at a local restaurant, then sail the Nile for 30 minutes on a traditional felucca. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and three other languages; children from age one are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with a group or family and want a guide who handles the navigation and history—the walk through Khan el-Khalili and the old town moves faster and makes more sense with someone who knows which streets matter and what the buildings are. The fixed itinerary and included dinner mean the evening holds together without anyone building it.
Cairo City Tour: Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo & Khan el-KhaliliA full-day Cairo city tour visits the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo's Coptic churches, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned transport, local lunch and all entrance fees. The route moves from pharaonic artifacts through 4th-century Christian sites to a 14th-century marketplace, covering roughly five to six hours. Hotel pickup is included; children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want a private vehicle and Egyptologist guide to move through pharaonic, Christian, and Islamic Cairo in one day, with lunch included so you can focus on the sites rather than logistics.
Cairo Night Tour: Nile Felucca, Tower & DinnerThis five-hour night tour of Cairo includes hotel pickup, a guide in English, and four stops: Cairo Tower for panoramic night views, a traditional felucca sail on the Nile, a walking tour of Al-Moez Street (a thousand-year-old medieval quarter), and Khan el-Khalili market. Dinner is a choice of koshary, foull or falafel with Egyptian tea or coffee at Al-Fishawi Cafe, one of Cairo's oldest and most famous cafés. All fees, taxes and private transportation are included.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the history of each stop without translation delays. This works for anyone who wants the route, the timing and the stops arranged, and the cultural context explained as you move through the night.
Islamic Cairo Walking Tour: Streets locals keep secretYou walk through Islamic Cairo starting at Tahrir Square, moving through Moez Street and past the first mosque built in Africa. Along the way, your guide shows you the hidden galleries, local food spots, and carved inscriptions that tell the city's history. Lunch, water, and tea are included, and the tour ends at a location you choose.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand Islamic Cairo beyond the main monuments — the guide shows you what the carved walls say and takes you to the spots locals know, which means you see the city as it actually is, not as a tourist route.
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Cairo: Coptic & Islamic Cairo Full Day with Khan el-KhaliliYou start at your hotel at 8 am and spend the day moving between Coptic Cairo's ancient churches—the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Church of St. Sergius—then shift into Islamic Cairo to see the Sultan Hassan Mosque, Muhammad Ali Mosque, and the 7th-century Mosque of Amr ibn Al-As. Lunch and entry fees are included, and you finish at Khan el-Khalili bazaar before returning to your hotel by late afternoon. Private transport and a guide handle all the logistics.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see both Coptic and Islamic Cairo's major sites in one day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing—the fixed 8 am start and included guide means you move through the neighborhoods at a pace that lets you actually absorb each place instead of rushing between them on your own.
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan el Khalili TourYou’ll stand beneath the Giza Pyramids as camels pass by, explore golden treasures at the Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist guide, and sip mint tea while wandering Khan el Khalili’s lively alleys. Hotel pickup makes it easy—you just show up ready for Cairo’s energy.
Cairo & Giza: Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili TourYou’ll stand face-to-face with Egypt’s ancient wonders on this full-day tour from Cairo: walk beside the Giza Pyramids with a local guide, meet the Sphinx up close, explore treasures inside the Egyptian Museum near Tahrir Square, then dive into Khan el-Khalili bazaar’s wild energy before heading back with sand in your shoes—and maybe a story or two.
Cairo City Tour: Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Khan el-KhaliliA guided tour of Cairo covering the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin and Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with hotel pickup and private air-conditioned transport included. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and visits four major stops: the museum's 120,000-item collection of ancient artifacts and royal mummies; the medieval Islamic-era Citadel commanding panoramic views of the city; the Mosque of Muhammad Ali inside the Citadel; and the historic Khan el-Khalili bazaar where traditional craftspeople sell spices, souvenirs and handmade goods. You choose at checkout whether to add a live guide, entry fees, and lunch.Is it for me?Choose the option with a guide if this is your first time in Cairo and you want the history and context—the Citadel's 700-year role as the seat of government, the stories behind the mummies, the craft traditions still alive in Khan el-Khalili. If you prefer to move independently and already know what you want to see, the private car with driver gives you the transport and timing without the narration.
Cairo full-day tour: Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo & Khan el-KhaliliA full-day guided tour of Cairo visits the Egyptian Museum's 120,000-piece collection, explores the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo, and ends at Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Hotel pickup and all entry fees are included; your guide speaks English, Spanish or Arabic. The tour runs 8 hours and covers transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili in one day with a private driver; choose a shorter focused tour instead if you'd rather spend deeper time at the museum or churches.
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Tour with LunchYou’ll stand beneath the Giza Pyramids as morning light hits ancient stone, stare into the Sphinx’s weathered face, wander halls of gold at the Egyptian Museum with a guide who knows every secret corner, then lose yourself in Khan el-Khalili market before sharing lunch with a view you won’t forget.
Cairo Tour: Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Sites, Khan el-KhaliliA private guided tour of Cairo covering Islamic monuments, Coptic churches and Jewish heritage sites, with pickup from your accommodation and a professional English or Spanish-speaking guide. The itinerary spans the Saladin Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifai Mosques, the Hanging Church, Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Entrance fees and lunch are optional at checkout; the tour runs 6 to 8 hours depending on your pace and interests.Is it for me?Choose this private tour if you're traveling with family or others who prefer a dedicated guide and car rather than joining a shared group, and want to move through three religious sites at your own pace instead of following a fixed schedule.
Cairo: Islamic & Coptic Day Tour with Old Cairo, Mosques & Khan el-KhaliliYou’ll walk ancient lanes in Old Cairo with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Step inside mosques and churches where time feels thick in the air. Taste street food near the Citadel before diving into Khan el-Khalili’s chaos. By sunset you’ll feel like you’ve lived more than just one day here.
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan KhaliliYou're picked up at 8am and driven through Giza's pyramids and the Great Sphinx, then spend time in the Egyptian Museum seeing Tutankhamun's treasures, and finish the afternoon browsing Khan Khalili's antique and spice stalls. Your private vehicle, guide, all entry fees, and bottled water are included, so you don't arrange transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Cairo landmarks—pyramids, Sphinx, Tutankhamun's treasures, and the bazaar—in a single day without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately. The private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean you see all four in one morning and afternoon.
Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Bazaar Full-Day Tour PickupYou’ll stand face-to-face with the Giza pyramids before exploring treasures at the Egyptian Museum—no photos allowed inside, so you really soak it in. Lunch is included (the bread alone is worth it), then you’ll dive into Khan el-Khalili’s wild bazaar energy with your local guide leading the way. Expect laughter, history lessons, and maybe a little sunburn.
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan el Khalili Day TourYou’ll stand beneath the towering Giza Pyramids with an Egyptologist guide, touch ancient stones, puzzle over treasures inside Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, and get swept into the lively chaos of Khan el Khalili Bazaar—with time for bargaining or just people-watching over tea. Expect laughter, real stories from locals, and moments that linger after you leave.
Cairo Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar with GuideStep into ancient Egypt as you stand before the Giza Pyramids with a local guide, explore treasures at Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, and wander through Khan El Khalili bazaar’s lively maze of scents and sounds. Sip mint tea where locals gather and soak up stories you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Cairo Tour & Felucca Ride: Museum, Old Cairo, Khan el-KhaliliAn 8-hour private guided tour of Cairo covers the Egyptian Museum, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Old Cairo's Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, and a one-hour felucca ride on the Nile River. Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, lunch and a qualified Egyptologist guide are included; the guide speaks English and several other languages.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover five major sites in one day with a guide handling logistics; choose a shorter tour if you prefer fewer stops or a more leisurely pace.
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan Khalili BazaarYou spend the day with a private Egyptologist moving between the three Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, then through the Egyptian Museum's 120,000-piece collection of pharaonic artifacts and mummies, and finally into Khan el-Khalili bazaar in old Cairo. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entry fees, bottled water, and transport by private vehicle are all included; the full day is structured around your pace, not a group schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Cairo landmarks—pyramids, mummies, and the old bazaar—in one structured day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself; a private guide and vehicle mean you move at your own pace instead of keeping up with a group.
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Museum & Bazaar PickupYou’ll walk between ancient pyramids at Giza with a local guide, stand beneath the Sphinx’s silent gaze, explore treasures inside the Grand Egyptian Museum, and wander Cairo’s oldest market for tea or souvenirs. Expect real stories and small moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili TourGet up close to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, explore ancient treasures at the Egyptian Museum, and dive into the buzz of Khan El Khalili Bazaar—all in one day with a local guide who brings every stop to life.
Cairo Day Tour: Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan El KhaliliYou’ll get up close to Egypt’s ancient wonders—the pyramids, Sphinx, and treasures of the Egyptian Museum—with a local expert by your side. Plus, you’ll have time to wander the lively stalls of Khan El Khalili bazaar for souvenirs or just people-watching. If you want to see Cairo’s highlights in one day without feeling rushed, this tour covers it all.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 38 of the 38 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Cairo: Khan El-Khalili Bazaar Shopping Tour & Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.77 out of 5 across 641 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 8 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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