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Explore Old Cairo - Free Walking Tour

Duration: 4h
Languages: English
Registered on December 23, 2020

I’m a Cairon Egyptian tourist guide, I have been working in hospitality and tourism for about 12 years. I love music, hangout, new experiences, culture, meet new people and make new friends.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Get the experience of exploring Old Cairo like an Egyptian with public transportation. 
We will take the metro to our first stop Coptic area to visit the hanging church, Babylon Fortress, St Gorge Church, St Sergius, and St Bacchus Church, other churches, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Also, we will visit the first mosque in Egypt and Africa Amr Ibn Al-As. 
We'll follow to our second stop the citadel of Salah Al-Din where we will visit the most beautiful mosque in Cairo Muhammed Ali mosque with the stoning view of Cairo as we visit Ahmed Al Nasser Qaloun Mosque, military museum, and the police museum.
Itinerary:

  • Coptic area
  • Hanging church
  • Babylon Fortress
  • St Gorge Church
  • St Sergius
  • St Bacchus Church
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • Amr Ibn Al-As 
  • Salah Al-Din citadel 
  • Muhammed Ali mosque
  • Al Nasser Muhammed ibn Qaloun Mosque


Kindly note that you need to confirm your attendance within 24 hrs before the tour date.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    01 Talaat Harb, Bab Al Louq, Abdeen, ...
    01 Talaat Harb, Bab Al Louq, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate 4272101, Egypt
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    We will meet in front of KFC Tahrir square

  • 1
    Free admission
    The Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church)
  • 2
    Free admission
    St. George's church
  • 3
    Free admission
    St Sergius and St Bacchus Church
  • 4
    Entrance not included
    Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Citadel
  • 5
    Free admission
    Al-Nasser Mohammed Ibn Kalawoun
  • 6
    Free admission
    National Police Museum
  • 7
    Free admission
    Mosque of Muhammad Ali

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

4.87
Excellent
(168 ratings)
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Professionalism
4.94
Fun
4.85
Expression
4.91
Quality
4.93
Route
4.93
Mollie (6 Ratings)
Cardiff

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Travelled alone - Jul 2024
I cannot recommend this tour enough. Youssef was the most excellent, knowledgeable guide I have ever met, very kind person who really cares about Cairo and making sure you have a great experience. I hope to meet again, if you’re in Cairo, this tour is as essential as seeing a pyramid!!
Cynthia (3 Ratings)
New York

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Travelled alone - Jul 2024
Youssef was a great guide and the tour was very well organized. The first part was the Coptic section in old Cairo and the second half was at the citadel. He arranged the transportation there which I wasn’t expecting on a free walking tour. He showed me places I wouldn’t have otherwise visited or known to check out. He acted with professionalism and provided the right amount of information for me to understand the history of the city and to keep me engaged. I’ve had multiple tours around Egypt but Youssef brought to light the mysteries of the pyramids relating to astrology and religion which I thought was really interesting. He also knew the best spots for photos and helped me take some really nice pictures.
Aikaterini (3 Ratings)
Dubai

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Travelled in group - Jun 2024
That was an excellent tour. Youssef went above and beyond throughout the tour. He was amazing and he knew many historical facts for Egypt. Very knowledgeable and helpful. We had an amazing experience. Don’t miss this tour!
Mark (3 Ratings)
London

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
Excellent tour. The information was excellent. Mohamed is very friendly and helpful. It was like being toured by a friend! Can’t recommend enough. If you want to see the best bits of Cairo do this tour!!
Artur (1 Rating)
Lisbon

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Travelled alone - Jun 2024
Great tour guide. Knows a lot of places and a lot about those places. Very interesting. Great conversation. Also takes very good photos. Always ready to help and give tips. Would recomend.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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  • Cancellation risk
    This guru has cancelled more than 2% of the last 100 bookings for this tour.
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  • Cancellation risk
    This guru has cancelled more than 2% of the last 100 bookings for this tour.
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