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Oct 28, 2023 · Thinking about an Islamic Cairo walking tour? This is the perfect guide for you! Discover the best places to visit with a DIY itinerary.
Travel through three distinct eras of Cairo on this door-to-door private tour: ancient Egypt, Coptic Cairo, and Islamic Cairo. Start at the Egyptian Museum, then discover the Alabaster Mosque, the Citadel, and the Khan al-Khalili bazaar.
- Midan Silah ad-Din, Cairo, Egypt
- El Moez Street. Also known as Muizz Street, this is one of Cairo’s oldest streets. At approximately one kilometer long, this beautiful street features all kinds of colourful shops selling African spices, old antiques, clothing, and perfumes to name a few.
- Qalawun Complex. Continue walking north on El Moez Street until you reach the Qalawun Complex on the left. The huge complex of Sultan Qalawun was built in 1284 by Sultan El Mansur Qalawum.
- Sabil-Kuttab of Katkhuda. From the Qalawun Complex, continue north on El Moez Street until the street forks. In the middle of the forked road is Sabil-Kuttab of Katkhuda, an interesting-looking building containing a public fountain, an elementary Quran school, and an adjoining residential wing.
- Cafe al-Lord. Take the left fork on the road passing Sabil-Kuttab of Katkhuda on your right and continue walking north on El Moez Street. Look out for Al Dabeeba Street on the right where you’ll clearly notice an interesting-looking cafe named Cafe al-Lord.
Visit Cairo’s religious landmarks on a private tour of the city’s Coptic, Islamic, and Jewish highlights. Discover Abu Serga, explore the Church of Saint Barbara, see the gilded icons that adorn the Hanging Church, and enter the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
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Islamic Cairo. Tours. Price. Languages. Duration. Time. Filters. 215 activities found. Sort by: Recommended. Top pick. Multi-day trip. From Cairo: 8-Day Tour of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan with Cruise. 8 days. Private group. Pickup available. 4.6. (73) From. $1,200. per person. Adventure. Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane. 16 hours - 1 day.
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Islamic Cairo: Mohammed Ali Mosque at Citadel, Sultan Hussein Mosque and Rifai Mosque, Imam Shafi Mosque, Al Azhar Mosque, El Hussein Mosque. The architecture and history of these mosques are absolutely amazing. You haven't been to Cairo if you haven't seen Islamic Cairo. Read more.
Explore the Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque, the Al-Rifa’i Mosque, the Sultan Hassan Mosque, the Al-Azhar Mosque, and (for Muslims only) the Mosque of Sayyidna Al Hussein. This half-day tour includes door-to-door transfers but excludes any entrance fees.
