Cairo’s Coptic, Islamic & Mummies Tour

Duration4h - 6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

What makes our Old Cairo tour truly special is the authentic storytelling and personal experience behind every site you visit. You won’t just see the churches, mosques, and synagogues — you’ll feel their history through engaging stories shared by our professional local guide.

You’ll explore places where three great religions meet — Christianity, Islam, and Judaism — all within walking distance. From the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue to the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, each stop reveals a different chapter of Egypt’s spiritual and cultural heritage.

With comfortable transportation, flexible timing, and a photographer’s eye for hidden details, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and atmosphere, making Old Cairo come alive in a way most visitors never experience.

Options

Premium Experience

Included: Private car, guide, water, ,Photographer, traditional lunch
Excluded: Tickets,tips.
Pickup included

Basic Tour (No Photography

Included: Hotel pick-up & drop-off by private car,Guide,Bottled water
Excluded: Tips, meals, and personal expenses,entry fees
Pickup included

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from any location in Cairo or Giza
Optional professional photographer (photos with editing provided)
Visits to The Hanging Church, Cairo Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and civilization museum
Bottled water during the tour
Professional Egyptologist guide to explain the historical significance of each site
Optional lunch (choose from traditional Egyptian or BBQ options)

Gratuities for the driver or guide
Personal expenses (shopping, souvenirs, etc.)
entry tickets

What to expect

Coptic Cairo
1h

Old Coptic Cairo
Wander through the heart of Egypt’s Christian heritage — a historic area filled with ancient churches, narrow alleys, and sacred sites that reflect centuries of faith and tradition.
where we will see the hanging church, san Sergio's church where we have the cave of the holy family of the baby Jesus, and virgin Mary as well as the Jewish synagogue where the baby Moses was found
1h · Admission ticket not included

Cairo Citadel (Saladin Citadel)
Explore this 12th-century fortress built by Saladin, offering breathtaking views of Cairo. Discover grand mosques like the Alabaster Mosque, ancient walls, and fascinating Islamic art that bring Egypt’s medieval history to life.
National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
2h · Admission ticket not included

You’ll move through time, from prehistoric Egypt to modern day. Big statues, tools, pottery, inscriptions, and objects that show how society evolved.
Royal Mummies Hall
A specially designed subterranean circular hall with dimmed lighting, where the royal mummies of many pharaohs and queens are on display. It has a solemn, respectful atmosphere.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer hotel pickup from any location in Cairo or Giza.
Our driver or guide will meet you at your hotel lobby with a sign showing your name.
You will also receive a confirmation via WhatsApp the day before your tour.
Please be ready 10 minutes before the pickup time.

Additional information

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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