Visiting Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan Khalili

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Egypt on our Cairo City Tour. Explore the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Khan Kkalili Old Market for a day filled with enchanting sights and cultural immersion!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cairo - Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour

  • Cairo Citadel - The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin (Arabic: قلعة صلاح الدين‎ Qalaʿat Salāḥ ad-Dīn) is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. At the time of its construction, it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time. It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.

  • The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms. Built in 1901 by the Italian construction company Garozzo-Zaffarani to a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the edifice is one of the largest museums in the region. As of March 2019, the museum is open to the public. In 2020 the museum is due to be superseded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.

  • Mosque of Muhammad Ali - one of the most beautiful mosque in Cairo it`s located inside the Citadel of Cairo
    - Khan Al-Khalili - Khan el-Khalili (Arabic: خان الخليلي‎) is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. The bazaar district is one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.
    - Cairo - Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza

What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Exclusive private tour experience
  • Comfortable transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
  • Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional)
  • Tour guide (Optional)
  • Entry Fees (Optional)
Additional Information

Experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Egypt with our Cairo City Tour. Our guide will lead you through the famed Egyptian Museum Citadel, home to an extensive collection of ancient artifacts and exquisite royal mummies. Submerge yourself in Egypt’s historic charm as you explore the grand Citadel, a spectacular medieval Islamic-era fortification offering panoramic vistas of the cityscape. Treat yourself to a sensory feast as you wander through the bustling Old Market of Khan Kkalili, where you can purchase unique souvenirs, aromatic spices, and handcrafted goods. Prepare for a day filled with cultural enlightenment and extraordinary sights.

  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Location
المهدي للاستيراد والتصدير
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lylia_a
Jun 1, 2024
the best - The lady that help us through the tour was very very good. She explained everything and since we are older she was very accommodating with us we will recommend this tour to everybody.
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Hulya_a
Apr 20, 2024
Excellent - It was a great experience for me and my family. Emma was very intelligent guide. She was so kindly . Thank you for today. Also out driver was very professional
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Pamela_g
Apr 10, 2024
Fantastic experience - We had the most amazing morning with our lovely guide Sahar. She was so knowledgeable and accommodating.
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Johnson
Apr 8, 2024
Great experience. Well worth it. - Really enjoyed our tour to the Museum, Citadel and Market. Our guide was a history teacher and a fountain of knowledge. He really was a great asset to the trip. We learnt so much. The driver was great fun too and was alway cracking jokes with my mum and we had a great time. He was a very skilled driver which is needed in Egypt.
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Helen_m
Apr 6, 2024
Beautiful tour - The citadel was stunning with great views over Cairo and the great pyramids of Giza in the distance.
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William_s
Feb 23, 2024
Great tour, fun and educational - Enjoyed this tour very much. Guide was extremely patient, fun and very knowledgeable. Would recommend
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Batoul_m
Feb 14, 2024
Excellent tour and tour guide! - The tour of the museum and the citadel was amazing. Our tour guide Manar was the best and so knowledgable of all the best things to do and see in Cairo. She was fantastic! I would recommend doing this after the pyramids as most of the history is a continuation of life in Cairo post the pharaohs. Definitely a must see!
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792bartb
Feb 8, 2024
Very nice day - Excursion with Omar. Let this excursion start an hour later in consultation with the organization. In consultation with the guide, we went to 2 additional mosques instead of the market. Very impressive. Seen the highlights of the museum that the guide will guide you through. Top: the guide has a lot of knowledge, a pleasant driver who drives safely in the chaos of Cairo. Extra great that Omar took the trouble to sing in the various mosques, which was amazing to hear with the echo. Tip: Mohamed Ali mosque and Cairo citadel are mentioned separately but are one attraction. Museum lasted 2 hours instead of 3. The day was 8 hours long as the minimum advertised, but a lot of time was spent driving. And there was a visit to the spice shop. They also pass by oil or papyrus. Of course without 'obligation' to buy anything. All in all, it was a worthwhile and very interesting day excursion.
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Susan_w
Jun 8, 2024
Great day with guide, Driver not punctual - We booked the VIP tour. The tour was very knowledgeable and friendly and offered to buy us sugar cane juice. Not very expensive but it was a nice gesture. He was also always happy to help take any pictures. We took our time a bit in the museum because there was so much to see and never felt rushed by the guide. He explained all of the highlights. 4/5 However, we were ready at our hotel and ended up waiting for an hour for the driver. The tour company claimed that the driver hit traffic, however, the guide ended up informing us that the driver had actually had a late night and woke up late. 2/5
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Patriciagp556cd
May 4, 2024
Not recommended grassland that you can save - After paying for a private tour, with food, with a specialized, Spanish-speaking guide; We had to leave the tour after the visit to the Egyptian museum without even eating. They gave us a guide who had mobility and speech problems so we had to stop every so often and we couldn't understand the explanations due to his speech problems. Likewise, we request a refund of the guided part since it was a mistake by the agency and of €170 (removing the tickets) it is assumed that they will refund us €35 in reference to the entrance to the market.....nor the food nor the explanations that there were not. I do not recommend this management at all
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