Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrassa Tours and Tickets

Explore Cairo’s dynamic history on a private day tour. Visit Christian Coptic Cairo with stops at churches and a synagogue, then Islamic Cairo with entry to three mosques and the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Your package includes round-trip private transfers; upgrade to add a guide, entry fees, and lunch at a local restaurant or by the Nile.

Exploring Islamic and Coptic Christian Cairo without a guide may mean missing some sights and their history, or losing your way. This full-day private tour makes everything easy: covering the highlights and hidden gems of both quarters, including the Abu-Sergah Church and Hanging Church, and the El Sultan Hassan and Amr Ibn Elas mosques. A private air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup and drop-off ensure worry-free travel, too.

Visit Cairo’s religious landmarks on a private tour of the city’s Coptic, Islamic, and Jewish highlights. Discover Abu Serga, explore the Church of Saint Barbara, see the gilded icons that adorn the Hanging Church, and enter the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Admire Cairo’s most important mosques and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Upgrade to add an Egyptologist guide, entry fees, and a restaurant lunch, either in the city or beside the Nile.

The best religious tour in Cairo, as you will be able to visit Islamic Cairo, Coptic, and Jewish monuments. The tour’s start time is flexible, but usually the tour starts around 8 AM, takes a duration of eight hours, and ends around 4 PM. This private tour includes Pick up with our air-conditioned vehicles at your requested location, and Drop Off at your requested location. The tour also provides Entry Fees + Taxes Services, Tour Guides with an experience of 15+ years, Lunch, and a bottle of water during the day.

See the Islamic sights of Cairo on a day tour with a guide educated in Egyptology. You'll check out landmarks such as the Citadel (Al-Qalaa); the Mosques of Al-Azhar, Sultan Hassan, Amr ibn al-As, and Ibn Tulun; and Khan Al-Khalili bazaar, all with a private vehicle and guide.

The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a monumental mosque and madrassa located in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was considered remarkable for its massive size and innovative architectural components, and is still considered one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo today Explore Sultan Hassana historic mosque on a private tour . Learn about the history and architecture of the sprawling complex as you walk the medieval fortifications with your guide, after that we will continue for a full day tour showing the old Egyptian artifacts from the beginning of history. Then enjoy and Egyptian cuisine at a nearby restaurant before finishing the tour at your hotel.

Embark on a private journey through the diverse religious heritage of Cairo. Explore the historic landmarks that shape Islamic and Christian Cairo, from iconic mosques to ancient churches. Immerse yourself in the spiritual significance of sites like the Citadel of Saladin and the Hanging Church. This personalized tour offers a unique insight into the religious tapestry of Cairo, showcasing its rich history and cultural diversity.

This is not just a city tour — it’s a carefully curated private journey through three defining eras of Egyptian history in one seamless experience. Instead of rushing between landmarks, you’ll enjoy time to truly explore each site at a relaxed pace. From the ancient legacy inside the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the Royal Mummies Hall, to the medieval fortress of Salah El-Din Citadel overlooking Cairo, and the architectural masterpiece of Sultan Hassan Mosque, this tour connects Egypt’s Pharaonic and Islamic heritage in one perfectly balanced day. Unlike crowded group tours, this experience is fully private and designed around you. No fixed bus schedules, no unnecessary shopping stops, and no hidden costs — only flexibility, comfort, and personalized storytelling from your licensed Egyptologist guide. Walk among Egypt’s greatest rulers, admire panoramic city views, and stand beneath the towering arches of one of the finest Mamluk mosques ever built.

Pair the flexibility of independent travel with the expertise of your own personal guide on this private door-to-door tour of Islamic Cairo. Stroll the medieval Citadel of Saladin; learn about Islam’s core beliefs at the Alabaster Mosque; shop till you drop in the notorious Khan al-Khalili bazaar; explore the vast Sultan Hassan Mosque; and discover the art of papyrus (if you wish). Please note: tour excludes entrance fees.

UNESCO World Heritage–listed Old Cairo, with its blend of Christian and Islamic elements, is a must-see, but the sites are scattered across a large area. Beat the heat without the hassle on this private tour that pairs Coptic Cairo highlights including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue with Islamic gems including the Cairo Citadel and Khan El-Khalili. Upgrade to add a guide; you can also select tickets and lunch.

Visit the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, Al-Rifa'i Mosque, and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo on this private 4-hour tour. You'll compare and contrast the different Islamic architectural styles of the three mosques with a private Egyptologist guide. Select the option that corresponds with the number of people in your group when booking.

Cairo's rich history and cultural diversity shine through its remarkable religious and architectural landmarks. In مجمع الأديان (The Religious Complex) in Old Cairo, visitors experience a unique blend of faiths with historic sites like the Hanging Church, Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, each representing Egypt's Christian, Jewish, and Roman past. The Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa'i Mosques showcase the pinnacle of Mamluk and modern Islamic architecture, with their grand structures and intricate designs. Nearby, the Cairo Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali offer breathtaking city views and an Ottoman architectural marvel in the Alabaster Mosque. Finally, Khan El Khalili—Cairo's ancient souk—provides a lively atmosphere filled with traditional crafts, spices, and bustling energy, capturing the essence of Cairo's enduring heritage and vibrant culture.

Don’t waste your precious time looking for taxis or fumbling with maps. Check off no fewer than five spectacular mosques and the notorious Khan al-Khalili bazaar in just half a day on this private door-to-door tour. See the Alabaster Mosque (and the Citadel of Saladin), the al-Rifa’i Mosque, the Sultan Hassan Mosque, the Al-Azhar Mosque, and the Al-Hussein Mosque with a guide. Please note, tour excludes any entrance fees.

See the highlights of Islamic Cairo during this private, Egyptologist-led five-hour tour. Visit five historic mosques, including stunning Al-Azhar Mosque and the sprawling mosque and madrasa of Sultan Hassan, as well as one nicknamed the “Alabaster Mosque” within the Citadel of Salah El Din. Other attractions including the original gates of the city and time to browse the stalls of the famous bazaar Khan Al-Khalili.

Visit Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the Madrassa of Sultan Hassan on a private walking tour that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Walk through an Old City gate to the colorful, historic market, then see a 14th-century mosque and madrassa, or school, that is a landmark of Cairo’s Mamluk era.

Experience a unique part of Cairo with a guided tour of the City of the Dead, an ancient cemetery that’s alive with life. Explore its crowded aisles of beautiful Islamic architecture with a local guide, and learn why so many Cairenes (around 500,000) are living alongside gravestones and mausoleums. This tour includes round-trip transport, as well as bottled water and snacks for your convenience.

Discover the allure of Islamic art and architecture with the El Sultan Hassan Mosque. Marvel at the extraordinary craftsmanship that has stood the test of time, earning this mosque its well-deserved reputation as a cultural treasure. As you enter, be enthralled by the sheer grandeur of this historic masterpiece, with its towering minarets and stunning domes. Wander through its vast halls, marvelling at the meticulously carved details and exquisite geometric patterns that showcase the artistic prowess of ancient artisans. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history and spirituality of Egypt

an amazing city tour in old Cairo great churches and mosques dated back to the 3rd centuries enjoying the amazing architecture and unique history about them

This dynamic tour gives travelers a chance to explore more than just the pharaohs and pyramids that make Egypt famous. Visit the Citadel of Salah el Din, the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, and Sultan Hassan Mosque on this private tour that showcases the rich culture and history of this diverse nation.

Mosques, museums and numerous historical landmarks – our tour has five fascinating stops for you to be amazed by. Avoid the hassle of transiting between each sight as we pick you up and take you to each location. Fall in love with the rich Islamic history Cairo has to offer, seeing some of Egypt’s oldest landmarks and learning about the cultural significance of each.

Discover Cairo’s Coptic, Jewish and Islamic traditions on a full-day cultural tour that includes Abu Serga Church and the Citadel of Cairo. Step into the sanctuaries of the city’s most important Coptic churches, from the 4th-century Abu Serga to the elegant Hanging Church, visit a synagogue built where baby Moses was purportedly found and see celebrated mosques and madrassas. Finish your tour on the medieval fortifications of Saladin’s Citadel of Cairo, which protect the graceful domes and minarets of the Alabaster Mosque.

Spare yourself the street harassment that so often goes with independent Cairo tourism and benefit from the insights of an Egyptologist guide on this tour of Old Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then discover Islamic Cairo at the Citadel, the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, and the Alabaster Mosque.

Check out some of Cairo’s most beautiful mosques, illustrating a range of Islamic architectural styles and fascinating history, during this 5-hour private tour. During your trip you’ll explore these buildings’ connection to city history and spiritual life at three locations. Visit the Mosque of Amr Ibn al-As, built in 642 AD around the time of Cairo’s founding. You’ll also see the Ibn-Tulun mosque, commissioned in the 870s AD, and explore the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, located near Cairo’s Citadel. Your visit also covers a private guide and vehicle, lunch, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.