Historical Mosques of Cairo: A Private Journey Through Timeless Islamic Architecture
4.8
19 Ratings
Cairo
Embark on a private journey through the historical mosques of Cairo and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Islamic architecture. Discover the profound historical significance of these splendid landmarks with our expert tour guide. Book now for a hassle-free exploration of Cairo's rich heritage.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cairo - Pickup from your hotel From Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour

After the end of the tour, you will be transfer to your hotel again

  • Al-Azhar Mosque - Al-Azhar Mosque romanized: al-Jāmiʿ al-ʿAzhar, lit. ’The Resplendent Congregational Mosque’), known simply in Egypt as al-Azhar, is an Egyptian mosque in Islamic Cairo. Al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid dynasty commissioned its construction for the newly established capital city in 970. Its name is usually thought to derive from az-Zahrāʿ (meaning “the shining one”), a title given to Fatimah. It was the first mosque established in Cairo
  • Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a monumental mosque and madrassa located in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was considered remarkable for its massive size and innovative architectural components, and is still considered one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo today
  • Cairo Citadel - The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin 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.[1] It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.
  • Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As - The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As (Arabic: جامع عمرو بن العاص‎), also called the Mosque of Amr, was originally built in 641–642 AD, as the center of the newly founded capital of Egypt, Fustat. The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa.[1] Through the twentieth century, it was the fourth largest mosque in the Islamic world.[2]

The location for the mosque was the site of the tent of the commander of the Muslim army, general Amr ibn al-As. One corner of the mosque contains the tomb of his son, ‘Abd Allah ibn ‘Amr ibn al-‘As. Due to extensive reconstruction over the centuries nothing of the original building remains, but the rebuilt Mosque is a prominent landmark and can be seen in what today is known as Old Cairo. It is an active mosque with a devout congregation, and when prayers are not taking place, it is also open to visitors and tourists.

  • Mosque of Muhammad Ali - Mohamed Ali Mosque that has been considered one of the most beautful mosque in Cairo it also know as the Alabaster Mosque because its outer walls has been Covered by Alabaster Stone
  • Al Rifai Mosque - Then Followed by another big famous Mosque Which is Al-Rifa’i Mosque The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. This was part of a vast campaign by the 19th century rulers of Egypt to both associate themselves with the perceived glory of earlier periods in Egypt‘s Islamic history and modernize the city.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All transfers by private A/C latest model vehicle
  • Entry fees included
  • Private tour experience
  • Bottled water provided
  • Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (Optional)
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Enhance your vacation with our private excursion, ‘Exploring Cairo’s Historic Mosques’. Our travel package offers a smooth journey featuring all transportation by private air-conditioned latest model vehicles. Our knowledgeable guide will accompany you through Cairo’s enchanting Islamic architectural wealth, providing thought-provoking commentary on their historic importance. The cost of admission to these magnificent mosques is covered in your package. We supply bottled water during your tour to keep you refreshed. Our service also features easy hotel pickup and drop-off - a completely uncomplicated journey through Cairo’s historic sights.

Location
Cairo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Livetoleave69
Apr 15, 2024
Great tour for USA tourists!!! - This was a great tour … guide ( sayed Mahmoud) was on time , spoke excellent English , very accommodating , and very knowledgeable about the sites , driver (Mahabad Taya) was very proffesional.. I highly recommend this tour .
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Juliebw2984aj
Mar 20, 2024
Best day out ever - Fantastic would really recommend stayed mahmoud the driver mohmmed atie was also brilliant as a solo lady felt very safe .
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Escape32834137735
Jan 12, 2024
Excellent guide - Sayed Mahamud was a helpful and informative guide. Very patient and made the experience enjoyable. We learnt a lot from the tour about the amazing history of the mosques and their significance throughout different periods.
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Carmen_b
Oct 10, 2023
Great Experience - Youssef was a wonderful tour guide. We loved all the temples that we visited along with two churches and a synagogue, because we had the time, and they were close by. Youssef was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the faiths, different from ours, and about the history of each of the places we visited. He even helped me find a couple of items on my shopping list. I highly recommend this tour!
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Ivan_k
Apr 30, 2023
This tour was fantastic,... - This tour was fantastic, the guide was excellent and hand over a lot very interesting information about history of Egypt
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John_t
Aug 11, 2022
FANTASTIC MOSQUES TOUR AND AWESOME GUIDE - What a wonderful morning I had touring the various mosques around Cairo. It was a truly beautiful, spiritual, and calming tour and I greatly appreciated the opportunity to tour inside and outside some of the mosques in downtown Cairo. My guide, Mahmoud Afifi, was simply terrific. he was prompt, courteous, and super knowledgeable. I learned a great deal about each mosque and Islam, too. Mahmoud even explained and demonstrated the rituals of prayer and history associated with the mosques, and it was quite beautiful. In addition, Mahmoud is a great photographer--and you can see how good he is from the photos attached to my review. I highly recommend this tour to anybody visiting Egypt for the first time to gain greater insight into the art, architecture, and Islam.
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Jennifer
Dec 12, 2021
Learned Islamic history - We had a great time on our trip. We learned Islamic history and saw amazing mosques. Ayman was our tour guide and he explained everything very well. Osama was our driver who took us to all these fantastic places. Thank you Ayman and Osama.
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Nataliapujolsrivera
Oct 25, 2021
Great day full of history - Essam was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and nice, I learned a lot of history today. Visited churches and mosques.
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Bittman120
May 15, 2021
Pyramid tour - Took there pyramid and archeological site tour with Sayed Hamdy. He was a great guide and I really enjoyed all the spots we stopped. Would certainly recommend!
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Vahlene
Jun 8, 2024
Wasn't As Expected - I was really excited for this tour, our first time in Cairo. Unfortunately we didn't enjoy our guide. He seemed to be talking from a script instead of talking to us. It didn't appear that he was enjoying himself, rushing us at times and seemed forced to take photos. Almost like he was annoyed. We ended the tour early, only visiting 2 of the 6 mosques.
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