Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour
El-Sayedah Zeinab, Cairo
Explore Cairo’s top sites with a guided tour of the Citadel, Egyptian Museum, and Old Cairo. Discover Egypt’s history and culture with optional add-ons for a fully customizable experience.
City Highlights Tour in Cairo Suitable for History and Culture Enthusiasts
This flexible tour covers Cairo's key landmarks, including the Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, and Old Cairo, with options for shared or private experiences.
Tour Overview
Explore Cairo’s iconic sites at your own pace. Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to over 120,000 artifacts such as Tutankhamun’s treasures and the Royal Mummies Hall. Your expert guide connects each exhibit to Egypt’s ancient history.
The Saladin Citadel, a medieval fortress overlooking Cairo, offers visits to its gates, courtyards, and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali with its Ottoman architecture. From the terraces, learn about Cairo's historic rulers and battles.
In Old Cairo, discover winding alleys filled with sites like the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and other religious landmarks, representing centuries of Cairo’s spiritual heritage.
Shorter tours focusing on the Egyptian Museum are available in morning or afternoon slots. You can also combine sites or extend the trip to include the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, rich in spices and crafts.
Tour Options
- Shared Tour: Includes entry tickets, an English-speaking guide, no lunch. Budget-friendly and social.
- Private Tour: Available in multiple languages, includes lunch, customizable for a stress-free experience.
- VIP Private Tour: Covers the Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, plus a Felucca Nile boat ride. English only, with luxury service.
Private tours can be enhanced with exclusive add-ons such as visits to additional mosques, Islamic and Coptic sites, museums, historic streets, and palaces.
What’s Included
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed professional guide (English for shared tours; multiple languages available for private tours)
- Entry tickets to selected landmarks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cairo or Giza
- Visits to Papyrus Gallery, Oils Factory, Bazaar, Cotton Store, Carpet School (on request)
- Lunch (included only in VIP Private Tour; optional add-on for private tours)
- Felucca ride on the Nile (VIP option only)
- Bottled water
What’s Excluded
- Transfers from airport (available for an extra fee)
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
Important Information
- Tour duration and itinerary may vary due to traffic and site conditions.
- Shared tours operate in English only; private tours offer multiple language options.
- Languages available for private tours include Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Greek, Turkish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian, Hindi, and Romanian (as add-ons).
- Specify your preferred guide language when booking private tours.
- Optional extras include Khan el-Khalili Bazaar visit, camel or horse rides near the pyramids or desert, professional photographer service, and an extra 30 minutes of tour time.
- Lunch at a local restaurant is an optional add-on for private tours and included in VIP packages only.
- Felucca rides are included exclusively in the VIP package.
- Shopping stops are optional and can be skipped on request.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your preferred language and tour type. Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and water are recommended. The best time to visit is during cooler morning or afternoon hours.
