Islamic Cairo Private Walking Tour: Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa
A walk among minarets, royal tombs and the old street of El-Moez
Walk among the minarets of Cairo with a local guide, from the continent's oldest mosque to the largest in Egypt. This private walking tour in Cairo also takes in the Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, and the royal tombs of the Mohamed Ali Dynasty.
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Visit Cairo Mosques and Walk El-Moez Street
- Visit Amr ibn Al-As, Ibn Tulun, Sultan Hassan, Rifai mosques
- Walk along El-Moez Street among its mosques
- Mosque of Amr ibn Al-As 3h
- El-moez Street 2h
What’s included
- Private transportation.
- Bottled water.
- Lunch.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Admission to every mosque on the route.
Times
- Every day 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
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You walk Cairo's mosques with a local guide, from the continent's oldest to Egypt's largest, with lunch and entry included.
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The experience
Cairo is known as the City of a Thousand Minarets, and the morning shows you why. You begin at the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, the continent's oldest mosque, then move on to Ibn Tulun, the largest mosque in Egypt, where the minarets stand out for their distinctive shape. Close by, the Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, and just opposite, the Rifai Mosque holds the royal tombs of the Mohamed Ali Dynasty.
In the afternoon the walk follows El-Moez Street, famous for its mix of mosques and its long history. Your guide explains Islamic rituals, prayer practices and the architectural splendor around you, so each building makes sense as you pass it, and you come away understanding what you have seen.
Lunch is part of the day, and bottled water is provided for the walking. Entry to every mosque on the route is covered, and an air-conditioned vehicle with private transportation keeps the travel between stops comfortable.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Arabic.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).
Does the tour go inside the Sultan Hassan Mosque?
Yes, the tour explores the Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa, and entry to every mosque on the route is included. It sits close to Ibn Tulun, so the stops follow one another.
Do I visit the Rifai Mosque and the royal tombs?
Yes, the Rifai Mosque is just opposite the Sultan Hassan Mosque and houses the royal tombs of the Mohamed Ali Dynasty.
What does the afternoon part of the walk cover?
The afternoon follows El-Moez Street, known for its diverse mosques and rich history, with insights into Islamic rituals, prayer practices and architecture.
Is lunch included on the walk?
Yes, lunch is included, along with bottled water for the walking.
Which mosque is the oldest on the tour?
The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, described as the continent's oldest mosque, is the first stop of the tour.
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Islamic Cairo Private Walking Tour: Sultan Hassan Mosque
8h · EN +1 · at your hotel
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