I will explain the entire history of Old Cairo through iconic places, how it was founded, curiosities, the history of the Copts, Arab conquest of Egypt, Fatimid, Ayubis, Mamelukes, Ottomans, Muhammad Ali and many other things. I will also take you to the most important sights of Coptic Cairo , so you can see the best of the city from almost every corner! If you want to know everything about this fantastic city, you can't miss my free walking tour in Cairo!
Route:
- The hanging church
- St. Sergius church
- Ben Ezra synagogue
- Amr Ibn El Aas Mosque (end of initial tour and the following 2nd part of tour is for seeing how papyrus is made into paintings and for seeing gold & silver ancient Egypt cartouches and jewelry…etc and for shopping if desired)
- Tuktuk to the Mamluk Jewelry & Bazaar
- The papyrus museum (End of Route)
What is not included:
- Tickets for the Coptic Museum, totaling around 300 Egyptian pounds per person.
*Approximate duration 3 hours*