Islamic Cairo Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Islamic Cairo. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 8-Day Private Tour Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Nile Cruise Including Airfare
• VIP Private tour Egyptian museum, hanging church, Islamic mosque
• 4-Private Tour Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo day tour
• 10 Days Tour Cairo & Aswan & Luxor
• Cairo & Alexandria Tour - 05 days 04 nights

While it’s free to visit the neighborhood of Islamic Cairo, attractions are priced differently. It’s currently EGP 200 to enter the Sultan Hassan Mosque and the Rifai Mosque, EGP 180 for Muhammad Ali Mosque (in the Citadel of Cairo), and EGP 200 for the Citadel of Cairo, including mosque admission.

The best months to visit Islamic Cairo are from October to April, when weather conditions are the most temperate. Visiting in summer can be unbearably hot. Check the dates of Ramadan ahead of your trip, as traveling during that time brings early site closures and other logistical challenges.

Yes, generally you can take photographs within Islamic Cairo, although each ticketed site likely has its own rules, and it’s possible you’ll have to pay an extra fee. Flash should be avoided, as it can damage artifacts. Ask permission before photographing individuals, and never photograph mosques during prayer times.

Yes, both men and women will want to dress modestly to show respect for local cultures. That means no shorts or short skirts, and arms, chests, and knees should be covered. Although headscarves often are provided when entering mosques, it’s a good idea to bring your own shawl or veil.

Most tours of Islamic Cairo focus on the neighborhood’s historic mosques and madrasas, with their intricate Mamluk or Ottoman architecture styles. The best known are the 10th century Al-Azhar Mosque and Muhammad Ali Mosque (aka Alabaster Mosque). You’ll also likely spend time shopping for souvenirs at Khan El Khalili Bazaar.