Private Coptic Cairo Walking Tour with Egyptologist

5.0 (1 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
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Duration5h - 7h
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LanguagesGerman, Russian, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Old Cairo is best seen on foot, in the narrow lanes where Egypt's Christian story has been kept alive for nearly 2,000 years.

On this private walking tour your Egyptologist leads you through Coptic Cairo, the oldest Christian quarter in the country. You step into the Hanging Church, suspended over a Roman fortress gate, visit the church where tradition says the Holy Family sheltered, and see the Ben Ezra Synagogue, all within a few quiet, walkable streets. The pace is slow and the stories are the point.

Comfortable shoes matter more than anything here. Lunch is included, and the route is gentle and mostly flat.

Ideal for travelers who prefer atmosphere and history over a checklist, and who like to actually walk a place.

What's included

  • Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • All entrance fees to Coptic Cairo sites (Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, St. Sergius Church)
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Walking tour of the Coptic Quarter (approximately 5 hours)
  • Personal expenses, souvenirs, and anything not listed as included
  • Gratuities for guide (optional)

What to expect

  1. Coptic Cairo
    5h · Admission ticket included
    You enter through the old Roman gate of Babylon Fortress, its round towers still standing, and the modern city falls away. Your guide walks you to the Hanging Church, named for the way it hangs over the gate's passage, its wooden roof shaped like the hull of an ark. A few steps on is the Church of St. Sergius, built above the cave where the Holy Family is said to have rested, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest in Egypt. Lunch at a local spot is included. Flat, shaded lanes make this an easy walk.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please share your hotel name and address when booking. Your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time. This is a walking tour through Coptic Cairo with significant walking on uneven surfaces. Comfortable walking shoes and modest dress recommended (covered shoulders and knees for religious sites).

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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