Private Half-Day Islamic Heritage & Mosques Tour

Cairo, Egypt
Duration4h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you want to discover the great Islamic heritage and treasures of Cairo, join us on this tour. With a professional guide, you will discover the beautiful mosques, and madrasas (schools) mansions not frequently visited nor included in classic tours. The tour includes the visit to Sultan Hassan mosque and madrasa, the mosque of Ibn Tulun, the city's old walls and gates, and a walking tour in El Moez street. Climb up one of the tower of the mosque and enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    You will be picked up at the hotel, then the first stop will be the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, built between 1356 and 1363 by the Mamluk ruler Sultan Hassan. Located at Citadel Square, this monumental complex is often called the “pyramid of Islamic structures” for its grand scale and stunning symmetry. The site once served as a school, mosque, and mausoleum, combining religious and educational purposes in one architectural masterpiece.

    Accompanied by your private Egyptologist guide, you’ll learn about the mosque’s main design elements and the core principles of Islamic art and faith. The Mosque of Sultan Hassan remains one of the finest examples of the gigantic and elegant structures from the Mamluk era.
  2. Mosque of Ibn Tulun
    1h · Admission ticket included
    A short drive will take you to the 1150-year-old mosque of Ibn Tulun.it is the oldest and best-preserved mosque in Egypt. it has a unique spiral tower which has equal to the city of Samara in Iraq. The mosque has a tower that you can climb and enjoy a nice view over the city
  3. Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah
    2h · Admission ticket included
    the last stop will be at the remaining walls and gates of Cairo built in the 10th century by the Fatimid. Walking inside the old city, you will realize that you are in an open-air museum of Islamic structures mixed with the friendliness and welcoming of the local people.

    The tour will enrich your knowledge about the Islamic, religion, architecture, ornaments, and how the city developed over the years.

    At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at the hotel

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

8:00 am(Earlier or later departures are available from centrally located Cairo or Giza hotels)

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From
$88.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
More activities in Cairo
From
$88.00 per person
Check availability