Top Cairo Half-day Tours - page 2

We took the all inclusive tour of the pyramids with tour guide Mohammed and I whole heartedly recommend booking this. The tour ran smoothly from pick up to drop off. Mohammed was an excellent tour guide who looked after us well and ensured we were always comfortable, gave us excellent information about the history of the pyramids, did not rush us and took brilliant photos. The traditional Egyptian lunch was in a clean restaurant with delicious food. We were initially planning on catching an uber to the pyramids and visiting on our own, but having done the tour we are glad we decided to book with a guide - the place is huge and having a guide meant we were taken to the correct spots without having to figure out where to go and which shuttle to use, we were protected from any hassle from vendors and the camel ride was a smooth experience.

We had an amazing experience with Bisho as our tour guide—truly one of the highlights of our time in Cairo. He is incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history of Islamic and Coptic Cairo to life in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. What really stood out was his professionalism and flexibility. He adapted the tour to our pace and interests, answered every question with patience, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire experience. His sense of humor and positive energy made the day even more enjoyable. Bisho clearly goes above and beyond to make the tour special, and it shows. From the beautiful mosques to the vibrant Khan el Khalili market, everything felt seamless and well-organized. Highly recommend this tour—and especially Bisho—if you want a memorable, insightful, and stress-free experience in Cairo!

We did the tour in the pyramids, along with a camel ride around the Pryamids, and lunch. Our tour guide was Mo. Mo speaks perfect English, Spanish, and Arabic. He is extremely knowledgeable about ancient Egypt as both of his parents are tour guides, so he grew up learning about it. Mo picked us up from our hotel, on time. During the drive to the pyramids, Mo gave us some background information on both Cairo and ancient Egypt. He broke down stories of kings and other important figures into sections. He would give little little bits of information at one site, then at the next site, where there was more supporting evidence, he would continue the story a bit further. This kept us engaged and wondering where it will go. We spent the day trying to figure out what the ending will be. The camel rides were the perfect length, as your legs will begin to chafe a bit. If you give a bit of a tip, you can ask the guy with the white horse and red mane to let you sit on the horse for a picture. It will get up on its hind legs and the pyramids will be in the background. Mo brought us to one of his favourite restaurants in Cairo, and the food was delicious. Ask for the Nutella pastry dessert. We had to get seconds. Mo brought us safely back to our hotel. Overall the tour would have been good, but Mo made it extra special. His knowledge and story telling skills are one of the best that we've ever experienced on a tour, and we would highly recommend him in to anyone.