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Old Cairo Tour with NMEC and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
Old Cairo Private Tour
Cairo culture in one day

Old Cairo Tour NMEC & Khan El-Khalili

Coptic Cairo, Royal Mummies Hall and Cairo’s historic bazaar

First, explore Coptic Cairo and its historic religious landmarks. Then, discover the Royal Mummies Hall at NMEC. Finally, experience Khan El-Khalili Bazaar in one private guided day.

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6–8
Hours
Full-day
tour
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Cairo
/ Giza
Hotel
pickup
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CulturalPrivate
tour
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PrivateA/C
vehicle
🍽
LunchIncluded
option
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4 Guide
Languages
EN · FR · ES · DE

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TOUR OVERVIEW

Private Old Cairo Tour Through Three Cultural Worlds

This Old Cairo Tour combines Coptic Cairo, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar in one private day from Cairo or Giza.

What does this tour include? The complete package includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, professional guide, entrance tickets, lunch, bottled water, taxes, hotel pickup and return. Lower-priced options let you remove lunch, tickets or the guide while keeping private transport.

Local expert advice: An early start gives you more time at the churches, museum and bazaar. The visit order may change according to traffic, religious services and museum opening hours.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Old Cairo Tour Itinerary

A comfortable private route from your Cairo or Giza hotel to Coptic Cairo, NMEC and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.

Cairo – Old Cairo – NMEC – Khan El-Khalili

One full day combining heritage, royal history and the atmosphere of historic Cairo.

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Hotel Pickup in Cairo or Giza

Meet your private guide and driver
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First, meet your guide and driver at your hotel or agreed location. Then, begin the tour in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

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Old Cairo and Coptic Heritage

Historic churches and religious landmarks
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Explore the Hanging Church and the historic area around Abu Serga Church. Access to Ben Ezra Synagogue and individual religious sites remains subject to opening hours and services.

03

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Egyptian history through the ages
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Continue to NMEC in Fustat. The museum galleries introduce the development of Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times through later periods.

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Royal Mummies Hall at NMEC

Meet the rulers of ancient Egypt
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Visit the Royal Mummies Hall, where ancient Egyptian kings and queens are presented in a carefully designed museum setting.

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Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

Historic lanes, crafts and free time
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Finally, walk through Cairo’s celebrated bazaar and enjoy time for traditional crafts, souvenirs and photographs. An optional stop at El Fishawy Café may be arranged when time allows.

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Return to Your Hotel

Private transfer to Cairo or Giza
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Your private vehicle returns you to your hotel or agreed location.

⏱ Duration: 6–8 hours🍽 Lunch: According to selected package

Check Old Cairo Tour Availability

First, send your preferred date, group size and package choice. Afterwards, we will reply with confirmation and final details.

Your request will be sent by email. Response within 24 hours.

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PRIVATE TOUR RATES

Old Cairo Tour Prices Per Person (USD)

First of all, choose the private service level that best matches your trip. In addition, children below 6 years join free of charge.

Complete Old Cairo Tour Package

Includes: private vehicle, guide, entrance tickets, lunch, bottled water and taxes.

1 traveler: $100

2–3 travelers: $80 each

4–6 travelers: $70 each

Child under 6: Free

Check availability

Old Cairo Tour With Entry Fees

Includes: private vehicle, guide, entrance tickets, bottled water and taxes. Lunch is excluded.

1 traveler: $90

2–3 travelers: $70 each

4–6 travelers: $60 each

Child under 6: Free

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Private Car + Tour Guide

Includes: private vehicle and professional guide. Entrance tickets and lunch are excluded.

1 traveler: $60

2–3 travelers: $40 each

4–6 travelers: $35 each

Child under 6: Free

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Private Car With Driver Only

Includes: private vehicle and driver. Guide, entrance tickets and lunch are excluded.

1 traveler: $30

2–3 travelers: $28 each

4–6 travelers: $25 each

Child under 6: Free

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TOUR SERVICES

What’s Included in This Old Cairo Tour?

The exact inclusions depend on your selected package. Therefore, review the options before confirming.

Old Cairo Tour Includes

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your Cairo or Giza location
  • Entry fees according to the selected package
  • Expert tour guide according to the selected package
  • Lunch at a local restaurant with the lunch package
  • All taxes and services
  • Bottled water
  • Private latest-model air-conditioned vehicle

Old Cairo Tour Excludes

  • Personal items
  • Tipping
  • Any optional tours
  • Services not listed in the selected package
PLAN BEFORE YOU GO

Old Cairo Tour Practical Information

Review the practical details before your tour so you can prepare comfortable clothing, suitable shoes and your pickup information.

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Tour Duration

The tour normally lasts 6–8 hours, depending on traffic and the time spent at each site.

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Cairo or Giza Pickup

Pickup and return are available from hotels and agreed locations in Cairo or Giza.

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Private Tour Style

The vehicle and selected guide service are arranged privately for your party.

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Guide Languages

English, French, Spanish and German guides are subject to advance availability.

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Accessibility

Historic churches and market lanes may include steps, uneven ground and security checks.

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What to Bring

Bring comfortable shoes, modest clothing, sun protection, photo ID and some cash for personal purchases.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Old Cairo, NMEC & Khan El-Khalili Tour FAQ

Below, find useful answers about the duration, visits, lunch, tickets and private service.

Old Cairo Tour Details

How long is the Old Cairo, NMEC & Khan El-Khalili Tour?+

Typically, this private tour lasts around 6–8 hours, including hotel pickup, sightseeing and the comfortable return transfer.

What places are included in this tour?+

First, explore the historic churches and Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo. Then visit NMEC and its Royal Mummies Hall. Finally, enjoy free time at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.

Is lunch included?+

Lunch at a local restaurant is included when you select the package with lunch. In addition, bottled water is provided during the tour.

Are entry fees included?+

Entry fees are included with either of the two packages that explicitly list entry fees. However, other package options do not include tickets.

Planning Your Visit

Is this a private tour?+

Yes. Therefore, the vehicle and guide services you select are arranged privately for you, your family or your group.

Where does the tour start?+

For your convenience, pickup and drop-off are available from hotels and agreed locations in Cairo or Giza.

Which guide languages are available?+

English, French, Spanish and German guides are available subject to advance confirmation. Other languages may also be requested.

Can the itinerary be adjusted?+

Because the tour is private, timing can be adjusted when practical. However, all changes remain subject to site opening hours.

TRAVELER REVIEWS

Old Cairo Tour Reviews

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Exceptional! Excellent guide! We had a great time with him. I recommend Aly to 100000%!!She is a very nice person and very funny haha! Thank you very much Aly for this trip ☺️
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Incroyable Ali is amazing as a guide our trip was really interesting and if you want to return with full knowledge and memory choose ALI “Yalla HABIBI”
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Culture and hospitality ❤️ Super cultured, super accommodating, super safe, we are perfectly welcomed in the group, even when we come solo and feel that it is not only their job but also their pleasure to share with us! See you very soon
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Very nice trip! Very nice organization. Our guide Aly was really great. Aly was very attentive and his explanations were really interesting.
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A thoughtful and interesting guide. Ali is an excellent guide.The explanations are good.The history of ancient Egypt is developed throughout the visits: there is a real coherence in the narrative.With Ali everything is easy, he knows everyone and we just had to be guided.A big thank you for his smile and kindness.
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Stay on the Nile with Aly Aly is an excellent guide , caring and passionate! He was able to adapt to the whole family and we had a great stay with him. Recommend with your eyes closed!
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Guillaume L
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The Great Guide to Egypt Thanks to Ali who managed to make us discover the riches of the history of his country. He is passionate and exciting, friendly and perfectly organized our father’s birthday cake. Thank you again. I recommend it with my eyes closed.
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A perfect stay! A perfect stay!Well organized and accompanied tours.Thank you Aly for being our guide all week.
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Thank you Aly for this moment of discovery! Great trip!Aly is a great guide, attentive, cultured, passionate.Thank you to him for this great week of discovery of this beautiful country.Loïc
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Top! Aly is really a great guide, caring, passionate! It made our stay, an unforgettable one! Thank you for everything, I really recommend!

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