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Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Citadel Islamic Old Cairo

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Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Citadel Islamic Old Cairo

Overview

Admire artifacts from Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel, constructed in 1183 AD, and Mohamed Ali Mosque, built inside the castle in the 19th century. Tour Old Cairo, the site of a city that per-dated Cairo with many historic churches like the Hanging church .

How this compares

Cairo · 5301 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,041 EGP · 2,273 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Private vehicle transport
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum
  • Entrance fees to the sites
  • Entrance fees to the Coptic Area
  • Entrance fees to the Mohamed Ali Mosque
  • Entrance fees to the Hanging Church
  • Entrance fees to the Citadel
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All taxes and fees
  • Gratuities

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What's included?
Private vehicle transport · Qualified Egyptologist guide · Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum · Entrance fees to the sites · Entrance fees to the Coptic Area · Entrance fees to the Mohamed Ali Mosque · Entrance fees to the Hanging Church · Entrance fees to the Citadel · Bottled water · Lunch · All taxes and fees

Reviews

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purabis2023
★★★★★
Dec 2025

Our tour guide Ibrahim did an amazing job explaining and taking pictures of our special experience. This guide helped us understand everything about Egypt including its history and historical figures.

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marlenecA4675WZ
★★★★★
Sept 2025

Marco and Badr, was an exceptional tour guide and driver, they both paid attention to our needs, and made sure every detail was taken care of. We appreciate the fact that Marco has a wealth of knowledge about the artifacts in the Museum, temples, churches, and the cities as well, and great photographer he is. Thank you Marco for a wonderful fun day!

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aletiat2017
★★★★★
Sept 2025

Marco was a knowledgeable, friendly courteous guide. He was thoughtful and anticipated our needs. He had a wealth of knowledge of the sites we visited. Marco also gave great advice on picture taking and which sites and angles worked best for photos. Would highly recommend him!

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Curious47027768774
★★★★★
Sept 2025

Marco was a great guide. He was knowledgeable and made sure we got good deals. Badr was a good driver. I am from US and would book again.

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387kk
★★★★★
Oct 2024

Marco (Polo) is an extraordinary Egyptologist and a great navigator for the greatest Egyptian driver of all time Mohammad Ali. Both of these men went above and beyond from throughout our tour of Cairo. My wife and I highly agree that you only request this combination when booking a tour in Egypt.

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Robert C
★★★★★
Oct 2024

Marco was great! Highly recommend him as a tour guide. His knowledge about ancient Egypt was very easy to understand. He has developed a lot of local contacts and is highly respected. He also knows where the unique sites are.

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