Explore Local Markets and Bazaars from Cairo

Cairo, Egypt
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the vibrant local markets and bazaars of Cairo with the unique Cairo Shopping Experience tour. Unlike typical tourist attractions, this tour takes you off the beaten path and offers a personalized shopping experience tailored to your interests and budget. With an expert local guide by your side, you'll have the opportunity to explore unique products, interact with local vendors, and experience the authentic culture of Cairo. This tour is perfect for anyone looking for an immersive and unforgettable shopping experience in one of the world's most vibrant cities.

What's included

  • Private guide
  • All taxes and charge
  • Private transportation
  • Egyptologist professional guide
  • Snacks during the tour
  • Tour expenses

What to expect

  1. Cairo
    2h
    Your local guide will pick you up from your hotel in an A/C vehicle and take you on an authentic shopping tour. Explore famous places for handmade products, such as cotton institutes, leather shops, essential oil stores, and shops offering different stone carvings, jewelry made of silver, gold, and local stones, papyrus, shoes, clothes, scarves, and even carpets. Even if you're not interested in buying anything, it's a wonderful experience to see these products, all made in Egypt, and meet the people behind these different industries. These designs and products are an important part of Egypt's culture. Whether you want to take a piece of Egypt with you or just get a closer look at the country's offerings, this tour is perfect for you.
  2. Perfume Factory
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Throughout history, the allure of pleasant fragrances has remained constant. From ancient times to the present day, people have been drawn to delightful scents. In ancient Egypt, cleanliness was highly valued, and in ancient Greece, wearing a sweet-smelling fragrance was believed to please the gods. Greek medical thinkers also practiced an early form of aromatherapy, using certain scents to enhance health and well-being. Despite the passage of time, the role of perfume as a means of personal enhancement and cultural expression has remained an important aspect of human society.
  3. Merit Aton Papyrus Shop
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The ancient Egyptians utilized papyrus for a wide range of purposes, including creating paper, baskets, sandals, mats, rope, blankets, tables, chairs, mattresses, medicine, perfume, food, and clothing. Undoubtedly, papyrus was a significant "gift of the Nile".

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotel pickup is offered or From anywhere

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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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