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Private Half Day Tour to Islamic Cairo

Recommended by 97% of travelers

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Cairo, Egypt

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

Overview

Delve into Islamic Cairo—the area of the city with the most Islamic sights—without any worries about transportation or getting lost on this half-day private tour. Soak in the bustling scenes as you travel between the sites by private car, and visit the Saladin Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili bazaar, and more, all with a guide to provide background and insight.

Great value: Entry fees and lunch are included
Avoid getting lost and transport hassles with hotel pickup and a private car
Hear facts about the Citadel and other sights that you may miss alone
A private tour ensures personal attention from your guide

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Private tour
Bottle Water
Guide on site
Entry Fees
Lunch

Personal Items

Meeting and Pickup

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

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Pickup details

As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Citadel of Saladin

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Al Rifai Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Al-Azhar Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Al Emam Al Hussein Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

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

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Entry fees includes basic area only
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

4.9

based on 29 reviews

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Amazing, very educational...

Ileana_V, Jun 2026

Amazing, very educational and Mona our tour guide was spectacular. Enjoy the tour and mesquite and food

Discover hidden gems of Mosques in Cairo

Aysha_M, Apr 2026

The Islamic Cairo tour was extremely informative. Our tour guide and driver were extremely accommodating and patient since we were traveling with a toddler. Our tour guide, Mahmood was very knowledgeable and pointed out many hidden gems. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.

Excellent experience and a great tour guide!

Sheraz_A, Apr 2026

This was an excellent tour. the tour guide was very knowledgeable. It was amazing to see all the mosques from over a thousand years ago with the intricate designs and different eras in Islamic period

Islamic Cairo well worth the visit!

Ryan_B, Jan 2026

Fascinating history and architectural beauty. Had a great guide as well - Mohamed - who was very knowledgeable and engaged.

Great tour

Regina_G, Jan 2026

We really loved this tour. The guide was absolutely fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and informative, he shared a lot not only about the sites we attended but overall about Egypt life. He spent a lot of time with us - over and above the schedule. The lunch included was quite nice. The driver was nice too. They will take you to the 3 shops called bazaars, cotton, perfume and papyrus. Don’t buy there because it’s more expensive. We had 2 other tours all raking to the same shops. I bought from papyrus shop but realised at Egyptian museum it was 4 times cheaper. But presentation was very interesting - definitely check it out but don’t buy. The sites included in this tour are very beautiful and not to be missed

Mediocre experience

Sofia_Q, Nov 2025

The guide’s English isn’t the best so it’s hard to understand. Overall mediocre experience. Wouldn’t recommend it.

I think his name was...

Chloe_M, May 2025

I think his name was kufifi he was a great tour guide he was educational and funny I highly recommend

One of the mosques would...

Liz_F, May 2025

One of the mosques would not let me in because my elbows to my wrists were showing. Be sure to wear long pants and bring a jacket with hood to cover your head and arms (I did have a scarf covering my head). Otherwise, it was a great experience to get inside the different mosques and learn about the culture.

Emo Tours is the best!

Leila_W, Feb 2025

My tour of the Islamic mosques was expertly guided, providing me with the historical and architectural background for 4 mosques and 1 madrassa. I have traveled throughout Europe and Asia, rarely fortunate enough to have such an informative guide. The driver was patient and expert as well.

Very pleasant way to see and learn about Cairo

Patricia_S, Nov 2024

Heba, the guide, was just lovely - so helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating. She structured the tour to suit my requirements. If I had been in Cairo for longer, I'd have booked more tours with her. The driver was great, too - I had confidence in his driving skills. The vehicle was comfortable and clean.

Great Guide and Experience

Elute_O, May 2024

I had a great and very knowledgeable guide who was flexible and helpful. The whole tour was smooth and I would defintiely do it again

Fabulous days visit

Gavin_C, May 2024

The guide Khalaf was superb. Knowledgeable and considerate and patient and kind. He made the trip. The sites speak for themselves in terms of magnificence, however Khalaf made everything so much more fascinating.

Historical insight definitely recommend

Sab, Apr 2024

Amazing tour with Asmaa our guide of the ancient mosques displaying handmade details to the decor. At the bazaar Asmaa was able to barter our purchases with patience in finding what we were looking for. Thank you. Lunch was a wide range of foods as a buffet. Drinks were not included with our lunch. A great historical insight on this tour.

Very good

Maryam_S, Feb 2024

Book blinding with Emo Tours and thank me later. Very professional and helpful people both the front men/women(guides,drivers specifically Entesar and Hossam) and the people at the back end managing stuff (Basma,Azoma and Halim). 5 stars 👍

The beautiful Islamic...

Abu_P, Dec 2023

The beautiful Islamic architect is well worth seeing, there is much detail laiden within the high domes and Islamic caligraphy. Our guide Asma took us through the emergence and establishment of the Muslim world in Egypt. She possessed a wealth of knowledge and was able to respond to the many questions that we had. The whole experience was enlightening especially for an Islamic art enthusiast.

Good choice

Maria_G, Jul 2023

Our guide was fantastic and the tour was great, showing the old islamic Cairo. The lunch was good too

Great guide!

Christopher_C, Apr 2022

It was very enlightening to go on this tour. Our guide Mahmoud Ismael was really great and I’m glad we got him — he was very friendly, passionate about the history, explained things well, answered all our questions, and solved some issues that came up. We were pleased to have him as our guide!

Well organized and interesting tour

Cristiano_P, Jan 2026

Very interesting and well organized tour that allowed us to see all the most important attractions of Islamic Cairo.

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Tour and guide recommended, lunch not

Susanna_M, Nov 2025

Since the first mosque was still closed, we first strolled through virtually empty streets as well as barely open market stalls and drank tea with the guide. This was not a bad start, as we saw this area from a different perspective. The guide was very good and knew a lot to report along the way. He also answered our questions. However, I would no longer book this tour with lunch. Although the Mood and food at Abou al Zouz restaurant were excellent, the cost of the drinks was clear rip-off.

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Beautiful morning of...

Elisabeth_L, Aug 2025

Beautiful morning visit of Cairo everything is sublime. We have eat a local kebab in a very appreciable tipych place. Great memories for us thank youii

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Fantastic experience

Malena_H, Jul 2025

Women should wear a handkerchief to cover their shoulders, cash for tips and desire to learn cultural

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Viaggio famiglia

mario_s, Jan 2025

Guida molto brava autista bravo il traffico del Cairo è folle I luoghi visitati molto belli Grazie ancora un volto a Emo Tour

Tour perfecto para mediodía en El Cairo

Eduard_V, Oct 2023

Lo mejor fue la atención recibida por Karim, el guía, un gran profesional que fue muy atento en todo momento.

Todo muy bien el guía...

Antonio_G, Mar 2023

Todo muy bien el guía excelente la ciudadela de saladino,visita obligada En el Cairo , el mercado jan el- jalili pudimos comprar souvenir a buen precio

Magnifiques

abdelhafid_N, Nov 2021

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre guide mamdouh Kamal qui est d'une connaissance irréprochable D'une patience et d'une gentillesse inégalée. Il nous a chouchouté tout au long de notre visite sans oublier notre chauffeur souleimane. Ce guide et ce chauffeur je vous les recommande lors de vos visite