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🏛️ Cultural & Historic4.6(18)· 📍 Cairo, Egypt

Private Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo.

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Private Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo.
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Duration
4-6h
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

Explore the rich history and culture of Old Cairo with a private tour. You'll be guided by a professional Egyptologist who will show you around some of the city’s important historical sites, including the Coptic district, the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Al Rifai Mosque. You'll learn all about the history and culture of this region, and come away with a deeper understanding of its religious and political importance.

How this compares

Cairo · 5282 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,081 EGP · 4,329 EGPabout average

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled Water
  • Entry Fees (optional)
  • Local lunch (optional)
  • Egyptologist Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Cairo Citadel Fees
  • If french , spanish , german & italian guide , there will be extra 10 USD per person

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Coptic Cairo
  2. 2
    Hanging Church
  3. 3
    Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
  4. 4
    Fort of Babylon
  5. 5
    Al Rifai Mosque
  6. 6
    Synagogue Ben Ezra
  7. 7
    Amr ibn al-As Mosque
  8. 8
    Cave Church
  9. 9
    Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
4-6h
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Air-conditioned vehicle · Private transportation · Bottled Water · Entry Fees (optional) · Local lunch (optional) · Egyptologist Guide

Reviews (18)

4.6
★★★★★
Based on 18 verified reviews
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Patrick_O
Dec 2025

The Tour operator tried to charge me extra for visiting a market, I had paid for, tried to leave me back to my hotel at 12.30 before visiting the market (I booked a day tour) they then said I visited a cavern church twice (once it was closed when tried to take me, surely there fault? And wouldn't count?) They actually said it did and should have charged me for taking when it was open, what i state is all truthful and factual, I tried to reason with the tour operator but she continues to lie and not answer basic questions on what they did, the tour guide also tried to lie and say the church cou

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Nardene_R
★★★★★
Feb 2020

A geart Experience at historical places filled with holy and charm. I had enjoyed every moment of this tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, decent and respecting all your needs. I highly recommend to book trips with Pharaoh Tours as they provide a variety of interesting and affordable trips, so I am planning to book another trip to enjoy this experience again.

4,329 EGP/ per person
4.6(18)verified reviews
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A geart Experience at historical places filled with holy and charm. I had enjoyed every moment of this tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, decent and respecting all your needs. I highly recommend to book trips with Pharaoh Tours as they provide a variety of interesting and affordable trips, so I am planning to book another trip to enjoy this experience again.
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