Hurghada City Tour: Mosques, Markets & Marina

Step into Hurghada’s vibrant old city, from mosques to bustling markets.

A private 4-hour city tour of Hurghada departing from Sahl Hasheesh, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle to visit Al Mina Mosque, Cathedral of Saint Shenouda, the traditional markets of Dahar, and Hurghada Marina. The driver provides transportation only. Staff at the mosque and cathedral answer questions about the sites. Pickup and return to your Sahl Hasheesh hotel are included. You choose between a sedan (up to 4 passengers) or minibus (up to 8 passengers) at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. El Dahar1h
2. Hurghada Marina30m

Hurghada city sightseeing tour

• Pickup from Sahl Hasheesh hotel
• Drive to Hurghada city
• Visit Saint Shenouda Cathedral
• Visit El Mina Mosque
• Explore Dahar markets
• Visit Hurghada Marina
• Drive back to Sahl Hasheesh hotel

The experience

The tour starts with a 40-minute drive from your Sahl Hasheesh hotel into Hurghada proper. Your private vehicle is air-conditioned and holds either four or eight passengers depending on which option you book, so the space adapts to your group size. The driver handles all the navigation and logistics. Your job is to watch the landscape shift from the resort zone into the working city.

The stops themselves are the real draw. Al Mina Mosque opened in 2012 and covers 8,000 square meters. It's the largest and most visually striking mosque in Hurghada, built at a cost of 20 million Egyptian pounds. The Cathedral of Saint Shenouda sits in the Dahar neighborhood and looks modest from outside but has substantial interior detail worth seeing. Both sites have staff on hand to answer questions. Remember that the mosque requires covered shoulders, arms and legs (long trousers and sleeves work, plus a lightweight scarf for your head). If you arrive underdressed, you can rent an all-in-one covering for about £1 or €1. Dahar itself is the old city, where you'll walk through the local grocery market and the traditional bazaar: the kind of place where Hurghada residents actually shop, not a tourist version of one. The Marina area sits on the waterfront with 200 boat berths and a pedestrian boulevard lined with shops and restaurants. It's a different pace from the markets, quieter and more open.

The whole loop takes 4 hours door to door, with the 40-minute return drive built in. Your driver does not narrate or guide (this is a private transfer with stops, not a guided tour), so you're free to move at your own pace at each site and ask questions directly to the people there. Families with infants can bring a pram or stroller, and small children can sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle pickup and return to your Sahl Hasheesh hotel.
• visits to Al Mina Mosque and Cathedral of Saint Shenouda.
• time to explore Dahar's traditional markets and grocery market.
• access to Hurghada Marina and its waterfront boulevard.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sedan car (up to 4 people)Up to 4 per booking · 17 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Private sedan car, includes pickup

Minibus (up to 8 people)Up to 8 per booking · 17 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Private minibus, includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 35 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by 123 Taxi & Tours Hurghada

Is this one for you?Book the sedan if your group is four or fewer and luggage is light. Choose the minibus if you're traveling with up to eight people or have several bags. The private vehicle means no other tourists on the stops, and the 4-hour window fits easily into a half-day away from the resort.

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Top questions

How long is the drive from Sahl Hasheesh to Hurghada itself?

The drive is approximately 40 minutes each way. The return trip to your hotel is included in the tour time.

What's the difference between the sedan and minibus options?

The sedan holds up to 4 passengers. The minibus holds up to 8. Choose based on your group size and luggage. Both are air-conditioned and private.

Do I need to dress a certain way to visit the mosque?

Yes. Your head, arms and legs must be covered. Long trousers paired with a long-sleeved top and a lightweight scarf to cover your head are appropriate. If you're not dressed this way, you can rent an all-in-one covering at the mosque for about £1 or €1.

Is there a guide on this tour?

No. Your driver provides transportation only. Staff at Al Mina Mosque and the Cathedral of Saint Shenouda can answer questions about those sites, and you're free to explore Dahar's markets and the Marina at your own pace.

What are the markets in Dahar like?

Dahar is Hurghada's old city. You'll visit the local grocery market and the traditional bazaar where residents actually shop, not a tourist market, but the real working markets of the city.