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Cairo Half day tours to Old Markets and Local Souqs

Cairo, Egypt

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Get to know Cairo with a shopping tour of the city. Revel in the hustle and bustle of El Ghorya after spending some time at the markets downtown. Be a part of the hubbub of El Mosky before reaching the grounds of Khan el-Khalili, the oldest market in the Middle East. Take in the views from the oriels of the street below, while soaking up the scents of Bab al-Fatah and Bab el Nasr.

Convenient pickup from your hotel
Tour led by a local guide with insider knowledge
Admission to Bab El-Nasr near El Azhar mosque and Khan el-Khalili
Enjoy the main bazaars Cairo has to offer

What's Included

All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour guide
Private tour
Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) ( If Option Selected )
Bottle of water

Personal Items
Tipping

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

119 شارع الغورية

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bab al-Futuh

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bab Al-nasr

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.2

based on 32 reviews

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The art of the deal

KylieAnn_S, Sep 2025

2 options 1. Egyptian products or 2 Chinese products. Was very interesting negotiating process. But overall a very informative and enjoyable afternoon. Ahmed was great.

Good tour

Mong_Y, Jun 2024

We enjoyed our tour. Aladdin was friendly and can speak English very well. The only minor suggestion is for him to spend more time on describing each experience. For instance, while we enjoyed sipping on Egyptian tea, we would have liked to learn more about the tea that we were drinking. We also would have liked to hear more about the mosques.

Great day!

Kelly_H, Mar 2024

Great tour! It was Ranadan and many shops weren't open but guide made it enjoyable and we visited several mosques and a wealth of information. Lunch was also great!

Cairo shopping tour

Kimberly_W, Mar 2024

Tito was a very gracious host. I enjoyed the great shopping opportunities and a chance to learn about the Egyptian culture. Lunch on the Nile River was absolutely amazing.

Rise and Shine

v8f5595htd, Dec 2023

Had a good time with Mohamed on tour of Old Market and Souq. We arrived around 9:30am when the market and souq was not super crowded which was a great for us. Mohamed, was helpful and accommodating.

Disappointing

Sharon_N, Oct 2023

Tour guide had limited English when we booked an English guide. Very disappointed that the Souks were closed on Sunday. Guide did get us a good deal at the bazaar.

Not Recommended During Ramadan

Robert_E, Apr 2023

The local soups were interesting, however since it was Ramadan many shops and eateries were closed. Our tour operator was friendly and polite but didn’t have a full schedule for us and brought us back after 3 hours instead of the 4. We returned an hour earlier but paid for 4 hours. This is not recommended during Ramadan . My first 2 Aviator tours I rated 5 stars.

Brief and authentic tour of Cairo bazaar

Kar, Mar 2023

Walid was a great guide. Really felt like I experienced Egypt. Sat and people watched from a cafe in the bazaar and ate koshari in downtown Cairo. Highly recommend

Great Experience

Punith_V, Dec 2022

Had a wonderful experience seeing the old city, mosques, and the market places. Jesse, our tour guide, was fantastic! Very bubbly and joyful, was fantastic to talk to and answered all the questions we had. Be prepared if you are not used to crowded places. Did a little shopping, mostly souvenirs.

Authentic city experience

Lauren_T, Nov 2022

This was a very interesting tour! Nader our guide was very knowledgeable and took us through a detailed history of the locations. He also gave us a lot of helpful information about how to shop the markets and what to look for in terms of quality. Would recommend if you want an authentic experience.

Just do it

Monique_B, Nov 2022

We enjoyed this tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and helpful as we navigated through the market. We ended the tour with Egyptian tea (our own expense) near the market. Recommended!

Not worth the money

esther_d, Nov 2022

I expected more markets and nice place for lunch. I visited the bazaar for 1,5 hours max and had lunch in a fastfood restaurant. No value for the amount of money.

Best way to spend a half day in Cairo

Diana_H, Nov 2022

Zain was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and accommodating, and I really enjoyed the day. I learned a lot about the history of Cairo from Zain as we walked through the city, and visited several mosques, the markets, and shops that produced and sold Egyptian goods such as brass crafts, papyrus, and cotton products. We stopped for a refreshing cane drink, and lunch was tasty. In fact we ran over time, and our driver drove extra hard to get me back in time for another commitment. This was definitely the way to see Cairo for the first time traveling alone. Highly recommended.

Ahmed is the guide to get!

Joi_G, Oct 2022

Ahmed was AMAZING! He was so protective of us 3 women. When they tried to get over on me he stopped it and the other Egyptians we’re unhappy as though he should’ve been on their side. He would tell us when not to get something because of the quality vs just lining someone else’s pockets. The bazaar was huge and had the same thing everywhere. We also got an Egyptian staple which was Kushari, didn’t look appetizing, but definitely was. Was soooooo good!

LOVELY SOUQS and MARKETS TOUR AND AWESOME GUIDE

John_T, Aug 2022

I had a lovely, relaxing afternoon being guided around some of the local markets and souqs in Cairo with a terrific, enthusiastic guide, Mahmoud Afifi. It was a charming, informative afternoon during which he showed me the market area and what it was like prior to opening and then contrasted that quiet atmosphere with the hustle and bustle, vibrant, colorful atmosphere during peak selling period. It was a lot of fun and Mahmoud was super informative, prompt, courteous, friendly, and a good photographer too. While I took three of those pictures included in this review, he took one of me and it turned out quite well. I am happy to recommend this tour to anybody visiting Egypt for the first time.

Barely worth it!

Rachelle_K, Aug 2022

I was truly disappointed in this excursion, as I wanted to go to the souk/market to do some shopping. I mostly got a lecture on Islam-I love learning about other cultures-but this was not what I paid for! I felt extremely rushed. I felt truly ripped off!

A great start to a great trip in Egypt!

Shawnta_M, Apr 2022

We enjoyed our day with Osama! Please request him as your guide if you are considering this or any tour with this company. Osama was knowledgeable, personable, and passionate. We learned a lot about the culture of the city and had a lot of fun while doing so. Osama went out of his way to ensure we got the experience we wanted to have. We also felt very safe as Osama and his driver navigated the community and our interactions with the local community.

Great experience!

Narae_K, Feb 2022

Mohamed was the best, we went to some local markets and visited all types of local and cultural shops and In the end of the tour we had some amazing food for lunch, I definitely recommend!!

Great Day at the Cairo Bazaar

jpoppjr, Feb 2022

Nader was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I would highly recommend this tour.

Outstanding 101!!

Monica_V, Dec 2021

Seeing the every day life of people in Cairo. Just to experience another culture so closely was awesome. I loved everything about the trip. Osama, Mohammed and Kareem were excellent guides.

Poor judgment by the tour guide

Alice_M, Dec 2021

Late arrival to the market. Made to many unnecessary stops on the way to the market and the group was to large to stay together with 2 tour guides. Only spent about 45min to 1hr before having to leaving.

Adventure at the Markets!

Segundo_B, Oct 2021

My tour guide was Omar and he was able to navigate me through the old markets. He knew what I was looking for and took me to the right places. He is very familiar with the area and at the end of the tour, Omar took me to the highlight of the market...CAIRO's Oldest Cafe!!! Morgan Freeman and Beyonce went to this quaint tiny cafe!! Glad he took me there! Thank you, OMAR!!!

Terrible

Shoppingfailed, Jun 2021

Not recommended. Didn't find classic souvenirs I was looking for or they all looked old and very limited choices which didn't look authentic nor fir keeps

Easy Shopping

Sam_D, Mar 2020

Guide was great and allowed us to tour the bazaar and shop at our own pace. Felt very safe the whole time.

Fantastic Day

Byrd, Feb 2020

My guide, Amir is incredible. He is knowledgeable and truly loves sharing his country. I learned a great amount of information. I will always remember Amir and his kindness towards me. We share our humanity!

Enjoyable Day

Katherine_G, Jan 2019

I am traveling with 3 ladies. Our guide Moshan (spelling?) was very good. He was very knowledgeable and took great care of us. As we are a little older he was very solicitous to make sure the pace was as we liked it. The bazaar itself is fascinating, but be forewarned that there is a lot of walking over uneven surfaces so make sure you wear comfortable shoes with plenty of cushion.

The market is a huge labyrinth of...

P_L, May 2018

The market is a huge labyrinth of stores - nice to have an introduction to it before venturing into it on my own. Excellent guide.

I had an excellent experience on...

Ciara_S, Mar 2018

I had an excellent experience on this tour! My guide was very helpful with communication when I wanted to buy souvenirs but also was very knowledgeable about the history within the market. Highly recommend!

Cairo is a fascinating city -- very...

MARINA D, Dec 2017

Cairo is a fascinating city -- very engaging -- and no way better to enjoy it than with Hesham. He gives an excellent tour with plenty of background information. One feels instantly connected to this very special city thanks to his guidance. I look forward to asking for him on my next Cairo trip. Thank you!

Excelente Tour in Cairo #1

Alexandra_R, Nov 2021

Este tour fué maravilloso extraordinario me fascino desde que empezó la guía turística divina Neveen perfecto español Muy profesional conocedora del tema, muy servicial, divertida, atenta, abierta a lo que sé nos ofreciera 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Recomiendo el tour.