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Private Islamic and Christian Cairo Day Tour

Recommended by 90% of travelers

Badge of Excellence

Cairo, Egypt

6 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Offered in: English

Overview

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.

Savor the flexibility and personal service of a private tour
A choice of morning departure times should suit most body clocks
Air conditioning and bottled water help you beat the desert heat
Enjoy pickup and drop-off from Cairo or Giza hotels for seamless ease

What's Included

Private transportation
Hotel Pickup And Drop Off .
Private Tour guide .
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Bottled water

Tipping
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will contact our clients and stay in touch with our representative until our clients are picked up from their hotel or place of residence.

Itinerary

Coptic Cairo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Synagogue Ben Ezra

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Islamic Cairo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Al Rifai Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Khan Al-Khalili

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
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.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 29 reviews

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Coptic Cairo and Islamic...

Afshin_M, Dec 2025

Coptic Cairo and Islamic center are historic and old religiously centers in Cairo. There is several interesting church and mosque that I recommend to see like Hanging church, Synagogue and Saladin citadel and mosque of Mohamad Ali.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you very much for your review and we are here for you all the time

Poor Guide, Good Driver

Brendon_S, Dec 2025

First, our driver Mustafa was great. He arrived early, drove safely and was always in the correct location. However, our guide Raina was 20 minutes late, so we sat outside the gates doing nothing. She didn’t provide very many interesting facts, and unfortunately wasn’t proficient at English, as everything was repeated like 3-4 times which totally takes you out of the experience. She insisted on taking like 10 photos of us. So whenever we got to a location, we spent time taking photos for her. At one point we were just sitting in the back of the car and she was taking selfies, and demanded that we smile for her photos, so we had to retake them multiple times. When we arrived at the synagogue she urged us to skip it. When we said we’d like to see it, she obliged, but only gave us negative comments about Jews. When we arrived at entrances, she just quickly went way ahead of us and didn’t provide any help entering, this was because she wasn’t a licensed guide. She later told us to just pretend we were friends, because of ‘issues with her license’. We never visited the Al Rifai Mosque, which at that point we were fine with it, because we just wanted it to be over, but it was in the agenda. We had Mustafa take us to the Khan el Khalili and we ended our tour there.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, and we are sorry if the tour did not fully meet your expectations. We are pleased to hear that our driver Mustafa was appreciated, as he is indeed one of our trusted team members known for his punctuality and safe driving. Regarding the guide Raina, we would like to clarify that we reached out to you several times during the tour to ask if everything was going well, and you confirmed that you were satisfied and that the service was fine. We also contacted you again at the end of the tour to ensure your satisfaction. Had you informed us of any issue during the tour, we would have immediately arranged another tour for you completely free of charge, without any cost or compensation. As for the comments about Jews, the guide did not intend any offense. She was simply recounting what is documented in historical sources related to the sites, not expressing personal views. We always strive to ensure that the information provided is objective and strictly tied to historical context. We regret any discomfort you may have felt, but we want to emphasize that we did not neglect our duty of care. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will continue to improve our services to guarantee that every guest enjoys a distinguished and memorable experience with our company.

This was an amazing tour...

Chesley_W, Dec 2025

This was an amazing tour and I learned so much and saw some beautiful and amazing places. Mira was so considerate and knowledgeable and if you do this tour definitely recommend her!!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you very much for choosing our services and for your review and we are here for you all the time

Mo Salah and Shady were...

Lydia_Z, Oct 2025

Mo Salah and Shady were the best. Both are knowledgeable and interesting. I enjoyed their sense of humor. Mo can drive! And Shady loves a challenging question. Thank you both for an unforgettable day.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you very much for your review and we are here for you all the time

Great program to integrate standard tours

Silvia_B, May 2025

The tour allows you to see the main attractions in Cairo regarding churches and mosques. The prepared guide provided simple and targeted information leaving time for photos. It didn't interact much and was a bit hasty at the market, but it was objectively very hot to enjoy the day to the full. Very attentive driver and guide in managing the logistics of the tour.

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Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your time to write this valuable review. It was our pleasure to serve you, but for your information, our tour guide was trying to protect your little child from the hot sun on this day, so if you had asked him to slow down a little, he would have fulfilled your wish. Thank you very much, and we are here for you at any time.