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Cairo Unusual Day Tour Visit Camel Market in Birqash

Cairo, Egypt

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

Overview

Escape the beaten track and witness local life in action on this private trip to Birqash Camel Market. Starting with direct pickup from your hotel in Cairo, relaxing knowing all of the day's logistics are in hand. Let your guide explain what is happening at the market, including dealers and merchants trading, so you gain deeper insight into the how the market operates and its significance.

Receive personalized attention during this private tour
Relax with round-trip transportation from your hotel
Go beyond the guidebooks and learn directly from your guide
Stay hydrated with a complimentary water

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Professional photographer guide
Guide on site
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Optional Visits
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

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Pickup details

As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting inside the lobby area and he will be holding a sign showing our company name Emo Tours

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Camel market

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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
The market is busiest on its designated market days. The itinerary may be adjusted if market operations change due to local conditions or holidays.
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 11 reviews

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The best experience I had in Cairo

Olivia_T, Jun 2024

This was an amazing experience but not for the faint of heart. As a frequent visitor, I had been alll over, seen the museums, most of Egypt, so the unusual in the title really caught my eye. Boy, did it live up to the hype. Camels, big ones fresh from Sudan, running everywhere, chaos just barely controlled. But it was truly wonderful. The guide was wonderful, explaining it all and pointing out various camel buyers that he knew. One caveat, most of the camels were destined for Eid el Adha plates and restaurants:

Got Burned by no-show EMO

loboalegre1, Mar 2023

I did not upload any photos because I never took any photos. Why? Because the driver/guide never showed up for the trip at the hotel. They did not answer the phone either. Or respond to WhatsApp message from me. So EMO tours has a lot of improving to do if they want to be professional and responsible. I could never recommend EMO tours to anyone. Worse part is that it was the last chance to make the trip before leaving Al Cairo.

Fascinating Alternative

Susan_G, Dec 2021

This is an unusual tour that I found fascinating and culturally enriching. Having grown up on a farm in the US, I enjoyed seeing how the market operated as well as learning about the different breedings of the camels. If you want a different sort of experience than looking at museums and Giza, this will definitely give you another side is life in Egypt.

Probably the most unusual tour I...

P_L, May 2018

Probably the most unusual tour I have ever been on. There were hundreds of camels, some running around even with one leg tied up. And dozens of auctioneers selling camels all over the market. The tour guide was excellent - kept a close watch on me and protected me from being run over by a camel. Definitely worth it!