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The 15 Best Coptic & Islamic Cairo Tours

96 tours  ·  from $5 a head

The Hanging Church, Ben Ezra and the medieval mosques are all within walking distance of each other and almost nobody goes. The 15 below cover both quarters, with prices, dress notes and how long the walking really is.

Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour - Saladin’s Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Mosque
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Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour

1.Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 853 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $36Our pick

You’ll visit Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, Saladin’s Citadel, and Old Cairo with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle. Choose a shared English tour or a private guide such as Alaa, Esraa, or Ammash. Select museum-only, half-day combinations, or a longer private package with lunch, Khan el-Khalili, and a Nile felucca ride.

“Our tour with Hiba was excellent! She was a very charismatic tour guide. She explained everything to us in a very simple way. She even took us to optional stops for us to buy some souvenirs! Her company contacted us the day before to set all the details. Very organized!”

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Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour - Starting at the Citadel of Salah al-Din
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Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour

2.Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 741 reviews · 8 hours · from $85

Spend eight hours with a private Egyptologist guide and driver exploring Cairo’s Citadel, the alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Old Cairo’s churches and synagogue, and Khan el-Khalili. Guides such as Essam, Malaka, Yahya, and Margaret are praised for clear storytelling, flexible pacing, and practical help in the bazaar.

“What a wonderful day we had in Old Cairo! Our guide, Essam, was simply wonderful! He had so much information to share with us, was so very kind, and had us laughing all day long! We appreciated the care he took at showing us around. The bus and driver were great and very comfortable.”

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Old Cairo: Full-Day Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour with Lunch - Pickup and the ride across Cairo
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Old Cairo: Full-Day Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour with Lunch

3.Old Cairo: Full-Day Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 688 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Spend six hours exploring Islamic and Coptic Cairo with a private or small-group guide such as Nahed, Samaa, Tony, or Ahmed. Visit the Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Babylon Fortress, Abu Serga, St. George’s Church, the Hanging Church, El Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili. Lunch, transport, water, and entrance fees are included.

“Nahed did a fantastic job guiding us through Cairo and answering all our questions. Very interesting tour and would definitely recommend Nahed as a tour guide.”

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Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites - Al-Hakim Mosque and a quieter Cairo
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Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites

4.Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 633 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $31

Spend 3 to 4 hours walking Islamic Cairo with a licensed Egyptologist guide such as Nahed, Randa, or Ehab. Visit Bab al-Futuh, Al-Hakim Mosque, Bayt al-Suhaymi, El Moez Street, Mamluk monuments, Al-Hussein Mosque, and Khan el Khalili. Entrance fees, bottled water, street snacks, and a local meal are included, with hotel pickup available from Cairo or Giza.

“Our guide Nahed was excellent. She provided fabulous information and put in contacts the history of Egypt in a very short concise manner. She was warm, friendly and very funny. She made sure everybody was having a good time and she took us to lots of really great sites, thank you very much”

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Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour - Saladin’s Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Mosque
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Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

5.Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 530 reviews · 7 hours · from $77

Spend a full day seeing Cairo’s royal mummies, Islamic monuments, medieval market, and Coptic churches. Your guide, such as Basant, Tony, Ramy, or Nadia, explains the history in clear English or another listed language while a driver handles Cairo traffic. Lunch is optional, and hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza is included.

“The day trip was incredible and memorable. The tour guide and driver made the day a once in a lifetime experience.”

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4-hours private Tour Islamic Mosque,Coptic Cairo &Khan el-Khalili - The Citadel and Muhammad Ali’s Alabaster Mosque
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4-hours private Tour Islamic Mosque,Coptic Cairo &Khan el-Khalili

6.4-hours private Tour Islamic Mosque,Coptic Cairo &Khan el-Khalili

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · from $17Top rated

Spend four hours with a private guide and driver visiting Coptic Cairo, the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, and Khan el-Khalili. Guides such as Ehab, Emaan, Bisho, and Bishoo are praised for clear historical explanations. Hotel pickup is offered in Cairo and Giza, while entrance fees and some outer districts cost extra.

“There are not enough stars to explain how educational and wonderful this tour was! I loved seeing historical sites and sights! Karim is absolutely phenomenal. I always trust Viator and it never disappoints!”

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The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo - Starting at the Citadel and Alabaster Mosque
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The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo

7.The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $3Best value

This private Cairo day combines the Egyptian Museum, Saladin’s Citadel and Alabaster Mosque, Khan el-Khalili, and Coptic Cairo. Choose transportation only or add a guide, lunch, and entry tickets. Guides may include Reem, Yahya, Karim, Toha, or Mohamad, and pickup is offered from central Cairo and pyramid-area hotels.

“Vom Hotel wurden wir als ersten zum alten ägyptischen Museum gebracht. Davor konnten wir einen Stop am Ufer des Nils machen. Danach ging es weiter zur Saladin Zitadelle. Das Militärmuseum dort ist sehr gross. Wir verbrachten dort sehr lange. Zum Schluss ging es Read more”

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Sharm El Sheikh City Tour: Old Market, Mosque & Farsha Café - Hotel pickup is convenient, with one detail to watch
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Sharm El Sheikh City Tour: Old Market, Mosque & Farsha Café

8.Sharm El Sheikh City Tour: Old Market, Mosque & Farsha Café

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 313 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Spend four hours with an English- or Italian-speaking guide visiting Al Sahaba Mosque, the Old Market, and Farsha Mountain Café. Guides such as Ibrahim, Sherif, Sami, and Sharif are praised for clear cultural explanations and helpful service. The tour includes hotel pickup, the mosque visit, market time, and about one hour at Farsha’s upper terrace.

“The tour was excellent!!! Everything went smoothly, from pick up, to visiting the sights. The guide was absolutely fantastic!!! Gave us lots of information about Egyptian culture and history, and also helped to purchase the souvenirs at a good price. Great time in a good company!”

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Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour - The Hanging Church and the story beneath it
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Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour

9.Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 251 reviews · 5 hours · from $55

Spend five hours with a private Egyptologist guide exploring Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, St. Barbara, and Abu Serga, then shop with help from guides such as Hassan, Essam, or Abo. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, and several language options are included.

“Hassan picked us up from hotel on time, along with his driver. ( he had messaged the previous night as well). He was a really lovely guy. Perfect English and very easy to understand. He explained about the mosque and what it means to be a Muslim , and then showed us the Christian church and then the Ben Efra Synagogue. He explained in just the right amount of detail. He also answered my many questions about his wife and children and family life. After that we went to a herb shop. They served coffee whist talking about the herbs and teas. We didn’t buy anything and it didn’t seem…”

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Cairo Private Day Tours: Discover Islamic and Coptic Cairo - Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Cairo Geniza
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Cairo Private Day Tours: Discover Islamic and Coptic Cairo

10.Cairo Private Day Tours: Discover Islamic and Coptic Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 231 reviews · from $8

Spend about six hours touring Coptic and Islamic Cairo in a private vehicle from your Cairo or Giza hotel. Visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Abu Serga, major mosques, the Citadel, and Khan el-Khalili. The $8 base option covers transfers, while guide services, entry fees, and lunch can be added.

“We loved the personalised touch of this experience, with Fatima being a most knowledgeable and friendly guide and with a safe driver and car. The tour was at a good pace where we did not feel rushed nor did it go too slow. Lunch was good. The only down side was as it Read more”

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Full Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo - The Hanging Church and its gilded icons
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Full Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo

11.Full Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · from $8

Spend about six hours exploring Coptic Cairo, Ben Ezra Synagogue, historic churches, the Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque, and Khan el-Khalili. Your private car and hotel transfers are included. Upgrade for an Egyptologist guide, entry fees, and local lunch. Guides such as Ahmed, Robert, Hisham, and Sayed have been praised for clear explanations.

“My wife and I had a free day in Cairo on a forthcoming holiday, so I thought I would have a look, whilst still in the UK, to see about a private day trip visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo. I went for the full day, lunch, entry fees covered, etc. Our driver, Yehia, collected us at the hotel, and we picked up our guide, Sayed, a short while later. Travelling in a car, driven by a local, is a different experience to being in a tour coach. Yehia knew what to expect from the locals. I would likely have crashed a hire car within 15 mins! A lot of the…”

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Cairo: Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Bazar Guided Tour - Old Cairo connects three faiths
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Cairo: Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Bazar Guided Tour

12.Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Bazar Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 176 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $36

Visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Old Cairo’s churches and synagogue, Tutankhamun’s treasures, and Khan el-Khalili. Choose a shared English tour or a private option with language choices, lunch, and optional sites. Guides such as Alaa, Aya, Taghreed, and Mo Fouaad are known for friendly, detailed explanations, while hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport keep the day simple.

“Emi was a good guide, and the driver did a great job”

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All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca - Three hours at the Egyptian Museum changes the scale
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All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca

13.All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $39

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private Egyptologist guide exploring Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Al-Azhar Mosque. The day includes lunch, hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza, a camel ride, and a one-hour felucca trip on the Nile, with guides such as Mimo, Zenab, Michael, and Manar praised for their care and flexibility.

“This tour was amazing!!! I definitely recommend it!! My tour guide was Mahmoud Hoka. Mr. Hoka is an awesome tour guide. He was informative, kind, he answered all of my questions and he made sure I was ok at every location.”

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All Inclusive 2-Day Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour - Saqqara shows how pyramid building developed
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All Inclusive 2-Day Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour

14.All Inclusive 2-Day Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $95

Spend two packed days exploring Cairo with a private Egyptologist guide such as Nour, Fatma, Michael, or Zeinab. Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, and Coptic Cairo. Air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, two lunches, hotel pickup, and a 25-minute camel ride are included.

“Mour was a fantastic tour guide! He was knowledgeable, answered every question we had, took photos for us, and made sure to take us to some of the most famous sites, as well as show us some not so well known. Highly recommend booking, our first time in Cairo was great and we learnt so much thanks to him!”

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Cairo Luxury Tours to Egyptian Museum,Coptic Cairo & Bazaar - The Egyptian Museum in about two hours
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Cairo Luxury Tours to Egyptian Museum,Coptic Cairo & Bazaar

15.Cairo Luxury Tours to Egyptian Museum,Coptic Cairo & Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · from $8

You’ll tour Cairo and Giza by private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, a guide option, and stops at the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Hanging Church, and Khan Al-Khalili. Guides such as Omar, Salwa, Rania, Wajih, and Mahmoud have led past tours, though guide quality can vary. Lunch and entry fees may cost extra.

“This was our second tour with Emo in Egypt and it was another win! Because we booked tours one day after the other, we were set up with the same guide! I felt that was unexpected but also really good on the companies part. The only mishap was there was miscommunRead more”

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