Sharm el-Sheikh Private City Tour: Mosque, Cathedral & Old Market

See Sharm el-Sheikh's landmarks and bazaars without building the itinerary yourself.

A private guided city tour of Sharm el-Sheikh combines visits to Al Sahaba Mosque and the Orthodox Cathedral with a stop at the Old Market bazaar, all in three hours with a professional local guide and air-conditioned vehicle. The tour includes photo stops at scenic viewpoints, including the city's highest point, and free time to browse the market's traditional Egyptian goods. A guide fluent in English or Italian is included. Children from age one are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sharm el-Sheikh highlights

• Visit Al Sahaba Mosque
• Tour Orthodox Heavenly Cathedral
• Enjoy panoramic city viewpoint
• Shop at Old Market souk
• Return to hotel

The experience

The tour starts with a pickup from your hotel and moves through Sharm el-Sheikh's main landmarks. Al Sahaba Mosque, located in the Old Market area, blends Ottoman, Fatimid, and Mamluk architectural styles. Your guide explains the Islamic heritage and the design elements as you walk through. The Orthodox Cathedral (also called the Heavenly Cathedral) follows, with its detailed biblical frescoes and artwork representing the Christian heritage in the region.

Between the religious sites, the route takes you to the highest point in Sharm el-Sheikh for panoramic views of the sea and the city. This is where most travelers stop to photograph. The guide knows the spot and the light. You then spend free time in the Old Market (the souk), a bustling bazaar filled with stalls selling spices, perfumes, oils, and traditional Egyptian souvenirs. You shop at your own pace and buy what you want. The guide waits and answers questions about the goods and the vendors.

The vehicle is air-conditioned throughout, and bottled water is provided. The whole experience runs three hours, ending with a return to your hotel. You choose between a standard private guide or a female guide at checkout. Both are professional, local, and fluent in English or Italian.

What’s included

• Professional private local guide fluent in English or Italian.
• hotel pickup and return.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• visits to Al Sahaba Mosque and the Orthodox Cathedral.
• photo stops at scenic viewpoints including the city's highest point.
• free time in the Old Market bazaar.
• bottled water.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour with a female guideUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:00Female guide, pickup is included

Private Guided TourUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Italian · 6 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 19:00Includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egyptra Travel Services

Is this one for you?Choose the female guide option if you prefer a woman guide leading the tour. Both versions follow the same route and timing. The difference is the guide's gender, which you select at checkout.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What is Al Sahaba Mosque like, and what will I see there?

Al Sahaba Mosque, located in the Old Market area of Sharm el-Sheikh, combines Ottoman, Fatimid, and Mamluk architectural styles in its design and interior. Your guide explains the Islamic heritage and the unique blend of these architectural elements as you visit.

How much time do I get to shop in the Old Market?

The Old Market stop includes free time to browse the bazaar at your own pace. You can explore the stalls selling spices, perfumes, oils, and traditional Egyptian souvenirs, and buy whatever interests you without a set schedule.

What is the Orthodox Cathedral in Sharm el-Sheikh?

The Orthodox Cathedral (the Heavenly Cathedral) is one of Egypt's notable Orthodox churches, featuring impressive artwork and detailed biblical frescoes. Your guide shares information about the Christian heritage in the region during the visit.

Where does the tour pick me up, and how long does it take?

Hotel pickup is included. The guide collects you from your accommodation in Sharm el-Sheikh. The entire tour runs three hours and ends with a return to your hotel.