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Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan

★4.5(145 reviews)DahabFull dayPickup availableFree cancellation
Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan
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Overview

Experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Egypt with our Cairo City Tour. Our Guide on site will lead you through the famed Egyptian Museum Citadel, home to an extensive collection of ancient artifacts and exquisite royal mummies. Submerge yourself in Egypt's historic charm as you explore the grand Citadel, a spectacular medieval Islamic-era fortification offering panoramic vistas of the cityscape. Treat yourself to a sensory feast as you wander through the bustling Old Market of Khan Kkalili, where you can purchase unique souvenirs, aromatic spices, and handcrafted goods. Prepare for a day filled with cultural enlightenment and extraordinary sights.

What you'll see

  1. Cairo
    1 hour

    Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour

  2. Citadel of Saladin
    1 hour

    The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin (Arabic: قلعة صلاح الدين‎ Qalaʿat Salāḥ ad-Dīn) is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. At the time of its construction, it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time. It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.

  3. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
    3 hours

    The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms. Built in 1901 by the Italian construction company Garozzo-Zaffarani to a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the edifice is one of the largest museums in the region. As of March 2019, the museum is open to the public. In 2020 the museum is due to be superseded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.

  4. Mosque of Muhammad Ali
    30 minutes

    one of the most beautiful mosque in Cairo it`s located inside the Citadel of Cairo

  5. Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
    2 hours

    Khan el-Khalili (Arabic: خان الخليلي‎) is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. The bazaar district is one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.

  6. Cairo
    1 hour

    Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza

What's included

  • Hotel Pickup & Drop Off
  • All Transfers in Private AC latest model Vehicle
  • Guide on site ( If option selected )
  • Lunch (Local Egyptian food)( If option selected )
  • Entry Fees ( If option selected )
  • Bottle of water

Not included

  • Tipping

Meeting point

Giza Cairo Giza Giza Giza Cairo

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

4.5★145 reviews

Best day in Cairo

Excellent experience! We went to all the places indicated in the tour and with an extraordinary accompaniment of our guide Mahmoud Niazy, always very friendly, with a lot of knowledge of the culture and history and taking us to the best local sites!! Important to mention the driver Yasser salah, who made us feel safe along the way. 100% recommended this tour!!

Negra P · Feb 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Must see places of Cairo

Overall a good experience to explore the Citadel, Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the main market. The museum is a must between the 3 museums in Cairo and the experience of seeing the Treasures of Tutankhamun is amazing. His Mask, 2 coffins (inner coffin made of Gold of 110 kg, and outer coffin which was gilded), Throne are truly special. Also amazing are the 2 mummies of his grandparents and are very well preserved - you can see their faces, hair and even nails in tact. Remember the Mummy of Tutankhamun is not here but in Luxor.

AshishKumar_D · Dec 2024 · via Viator

Informative and fun

My guide was knowledgeable about the artifacts in the museum and Egyptian history. She answered all my questions and made sure I had a pleasant experience throughout the day, taking pictures and making jokes. The driver drop off and pick up was easy, and ticket entry was frictionless. Read ahead on the bazaar and have some idea what you want to shop for or do there. I enjoyed that part of the tour less than I probably could have because I felt we were just wandering aimlessly and the shopping/haggling was not fun since I didn't know what would be a fair price on the items I bought. But it is very cool there and worth seeing.

Janet_F · Dec 2024 · via Viator

Excellent Egypt

Excellent guidance by Abdul! Loved it! All the places were majestic! Travelled maximum locations at my own pace.

BEDABRATA_D · Sep 2024 · via Viator

Great day with guide, Driver not punctual

We booked the VIP tour. The tour was very knowledgeable and friendly and offered to buy us sugar cane juice. Not very expensive but it was a nice gesture. He was also always happy to help take any pictures. We took our time a bit in the museum because there was so much to see and never felt rushed by the guide. He explained all of the highlights. 4/5 However, we were ready at our hotel and ended up waiting for an hour for the driver. The tour company claimed that the driver hit traffic, however, the guide ended up informing us that the driver had actually had a late night and woke up late. 2/5

Susan_W · Jun 2024 · via Viator

the best

The lady that help us through the tour was very very good. She explained everything and since we are older she was very accommodating with us we will recommend this tour to everybody.

Lylia_A · Jun 2024 · via Viator

Not recommended grassland that you can save

After paying for a private tour, with food, with a specialized, Spanish-speaking guide; We had to leave the tour after the visit to the Egyptian museum without even eating. They gave us a guide who had mobility and speech problems so we had to stop every so often and we couldn't understand the explanations due to his speech problems. Likewise, we request a refund of the guided part since it was a mistake by the agency and of €170 (removing the tickets) it is assumed that they will refund us €35 in reference to the entrance to the market.....nor the food nor the explanations that there were not. I do not recommend this management at all

patriciagP556CD · May 2024 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Excellent

It was a great experience for me and my family. Emma was very intelligent guide. She was so kindly . Thank you for today. Also out driver was very professional

Hulya_A · Apr 2024 · via Viator

Fantastic experience

We had the most amazing morning with our lovely guide Sahar. She was so knowledgeable and accommodating.

Pamela_G · Apr 2024 · via Viator

Great experience. Well worth it.

Really enjoyed our tour to the Museum, Citadel and Market. Our guide was a history teacher and a fountain of knowledge. He really was a great asset to the trip. We learnt so much. The driver was great fun too and was alway cracking jokes with my mum and we had a great time. He was a very skilled driver which is needed in Egypt.

Johnson O · Apr 2024 · via Tripadvisor

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