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Private Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo.

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Cairo, Egypt
  • 4 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the rich history and culture of Old Cairo with a private tour. You'll be guided by a professional Egyptologist who will show you around some of the city’s important historical sites, including the Coptic district, the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Al Rifai Mosque. You'll learn all about the history and culture of this region, and come away with a deeper understanding of its religious and political importance.
  • Explore the Coptic district of Old Cairo
  • Visit religious sites like the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Al Rifai Mosque
  • Learn about the history of the region’s culture and religion
  • Hear historical insights from a professional Egyptologist

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled Water
  • Entry Fees (optional)
  • Local lunch (optional)
  • Egyptologist Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Cairo Citadel Fees
  • If french , spanish , german & italian guide , there will be extra 10 USD per person
    $10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

we can pick you up from any cairo/giza hotel & airport

Itinerary

1

Coptic Cairo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

2

Hanging Church

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

4

Fort of Babylon

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

5

Al Rifai Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

6

Synagogue Ben Ezra

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

7

Amr ibn al-As Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

8

Cave Church

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

9

Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.6
based on 18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Disgraceful treatment, multiple lies by pharaouh tours operator!!

Patrick_O, Dec 2025
The Tour operator tried to charge me extra for visiting a market, I had paid for, tried to leave me back to my hotel at 12.30 before visiting the market (I booked a day tour) they then said I visited a cavern church twice (once it was closed when tried to take me, surely there fault? And wouldn't count?) They actually said it did and should have charged me for taking when it was open, what i state is all truthful and factual, I tried to reason with the tour operator but she continues to lie and not answer basic questions on what they did, the tour guide also tried to lie and say the church couldn't be visited as it wasn't opened, he lied and was open when we went, he admitted he lied, I don't blame him, I play the tour guide for starting all this, if this reviewed is disputed I can easily display the full email conversation were she continues to lie and not answer questions of misinformation and lying.. I explained the driver was using google maps on his phone between his lap, as he was from Alexandria, they don't seem to want to admit this, we got lost numerous times

Response from Host, Dec 2025

First of all , We apologize for any misunderstanding happened today but we want to clarify some facts to make it clear . Our guide picked you up from your hotel 7:45 am and you were dropped back to your hotel by 4 pm not 12:30 pm as you mentioned . So you spent the whole duration as mentioned in the tour. We have checked the route of your vehicle today and we found that you visited extra sightseeings not mentioned in the itinerary like Citadel of Muhammed Ali , Kasr El Nile Road & Tahrir Square ( because you asked the guide for this and he didn't refuse your request and didn't ask you for extra fees for all these 3 places which are already extra places and you should have paid for this but we didn't ask you for extra fees as we always fulfill our customers needs & requests.) In addition to this you visited all the mentioned sightseeings in the itinerary and concerning Cave Church , you went to this places 2 times today and we didn't refuse , as in the first time when you went , it was closed due to prayers so after visiting the other sightseeings , you asked to go to the Cave Church again and we didn't refuse and you have gone there again . So you have visited all the mentioned sites in addition to extra places not mentioned in the itinerary without any extra fees and you spend the whole duration mentioned also . Lastly , we apologize again for you .

Great experience at holy places

Nardene_R, Feb 2020
A geart Experience at historical places filled with holy and charm. I had enjoyed every moment of this tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, decent and respecting all your needs. I highly recommend to book trips with Pharaoh Tours as they provide a variety of interesting and affordable trips, so I am planning to book another trip to enjoy this experience again.

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