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Embark on a thrilling walking tour of Cairo’s renowned squares, a must-do activity for travelers seeking authentic local experiences! This is your ticket to uncovering the real essence of Egyptian life. Rest assured, strolling through the streets and squares on our itinerary is completely safe, with top-notch security measures in place and the warm hospitality of the Egyptian people awaiting you. Your tour guide will be your enthusiastic companion, eager to showcase the beauty of his city. And don’t miss the chance to savor some fresh sugar cane juice or indulge in local delicacies along the way. Trust us, our Cairo walking tour is highly recommended for anyone exploring Egypt. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure of Cairo walking tour!
First, the tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby, then start your tour with us.
While you are in the car your tour guide will provide a summary of Egypt’s historical facts.
After that you will enjoy a walking tour through the old streets exploring Tahrir Square (Midan El-Tahreer), It’s a modest and central circular plaza in downtown Cairo, that wasn’t on most tourists’ radar at all until January 2011 demonstrations and protests brought the square global fame as hundreds of thousands of people covered the area over several weeks, Though major tourist sites—including the popular Egyptian Museum of Antiquities—are located just off the square, Tahrir Square has since become a must-see Cairo site in its own right. People from around the world come to pay homage to this site of modern change.
In a city that is so vibrant and full of life like Cairo, there lays a street that once was the heart of this city.
Talaat Harb Square remains a place that carries tons of stories and is a destination for numerous authenticity seekers. While walking around the square passing by the once world-famous chocolatier Groppi, the very old Greek Café Rich, and Cairo’s oldest and biggest bookstore chain Madbouli, you feel like passing through a historical scene, a landmark, a shot in a movie in the 50s.
The great history of Egypt speaks and shows through the magnificent architecture of this square with its famous statue of Talaat Harb himself, Egypt’s leading economist of the early 1900s and founder of Banque Mist in the 1920s.
Al Moez Street Enjoy the real taste of Egypt’s walking tour at one of the oldest streets in Cairo. approximately one kilometer long showing the most of Islamic Cairo. A United Nations study found it to have the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world. It stretches from Bab Al-Futuh in the north to Bab Zuweila in the south.
The northern part of the street extends from the Al-Hakim Mosque in the north to the Spice Market at Al-Azhar Street and includes the antique markets section, Al-Aqmar Mosque (one of the few extant Fatimid mosques), the Qalawun complex, and several well preserved medieval mansions and palaces.
The southern part extends from the Ghuriya complex to the Bab Zuweila and includes the magnificent Tent Market in the Gamaliya district.
Move back to your hotel, if you have time and want to do anything or add anything to the itinerary, please advise us and let us know.
The Cairo walk tour is a great activity for those who enjoy the local experience. walk through the streets and squares of Cairo takes you onto paths that would never have been taken.
Downtown Cairo Imagine walking in Midan al-Tahrir one hundred and fifty years ago. What would you see? If it were the end of July, you would probably be in a boat during the annual inundation of the great Nile. It was not until after 1863, when the French-educated Khedive Ismail came to power, that the swampy plains were turned into a complex of modern buildings and boulevards, echoing the architectural style of Paris. Cairo was to have a series of large midans, or squares.
Whether you wander through the labyrinthine streets of Cairo or walk through Al Azhar Square, Al Husain Square or Khan El Khalili, this is one area that will always stimulate the imagination. Located in the heart of al-Qahira, the old walled city, the Khan al-Khalili is now known as the tourist bazaar, the place to go to find treasures and junk, to browse and to bargain, to have things made just for you or to buy a pharaonic replica. carved in Genuine ebony. But there are more than tourist wares here. Unlike many other Middle Eastern bazaars, this area has always been a place that mixed the commercial, religious, and domestic. Spending an afternoon or a morning here will give you great insight into the fabric of Cairo. allowing you to visit old mosques, shop for antiques or newly made items, explore alleyways, observe people, and enjoy a local meal or a glass of tea.
We will always put health and safety first for any traveler visiting Egypt using our company. With the Covid-19 outbreak, it has become essential to take consistent, careful, and deliberate actions to ensure a safer touring environment for all. We expect every our tour guides, drivers and travelers to act responsibly to protect the health and safety of themselves, their companions, and the wider communities in which they live, work and travel.
Tour prices are in USD but € and £ are also accepted. The prices quoted per person per tour all inclusive and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible. Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.
0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 30 USD
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
You have the option to conveniently book and pay online, or alternatively, you may choose to pay in cash at the time of the tour.
Cairo Private Tours does not charge cancellation fees for tours canceled due to force majeure events like natural disasters. However, if the cancellation is due to personal or business reasons and expenses have been incurred, those costs will be passed on to the customer. The company aims to be transparent and fair, and this policy ensures financial obligations are covered. Cairo Private Tours strives to provide exceptional service and flexibility. Customers can contact customer service for any questions or concerns.
Sezer Can S2024-04-28Khalifa iş made our Dreams come truth Khalifa iş great, he picked up us on time and amazing guide. He helped us whenever we need. I suggest everyone. Egypt iş great for him
Hakan A2024-04-28Amazing tour wıth khaıefa We met with Khalifha right on time. He planned everything for us. We just enjoyed our trip. He is a friendly person and a good guide. I would gladly recommend him to anyone.
Maria L2024-04-26A great day visiting Alexandria I had a fantastic day on a full day tour of Alexandria and most well known places in the city. Tarek is an excellent tour guide which I can highly recommend. On time, professional, knowledgeable his car very clean and in excellent condition
ChrisnTink2024-04-17Exceptional hospitality with comfort Such a great experience. Started with an on time arrival at our location on the Corniche followed by an exceptionally well planned day seeing the highlights in Alexandria. Really knowledgeable about history and answered all our questions at the sites we visited and even sights we didn’t. He took us to places we would have never found in our own and shared very specific details from various scholars and archaeologists. Our Seafood lunch was very tasty and a nice time to relax. Comfortable vehicle and he always found good parking. I will be recommending Tarek to all my friends!
Darryl2024-04-07The best tours in cairo We highly recommend Tarek for an exceptional experience in Egypt. Our driver, Samir, was excellent and ensured a smooth journey throughout our trip. We look forward to returning to Egypt in the future.
MarioH2024-03-26Hopefully next time Unfortunately had to cancel my trip. After some misunderstanding that were cleared up, follow-up was prompt and issues resolved.
william m2024-03-22Tours & Guides Thanks from Anne and I to Tareck for the trip organisation / haytham our guide very knowledgeable and are friendly Driver Alaa for 6 days of exploring Cario and Alexander, had a wonderful time and will be comming back to this wonderful place again.
Alex Petik2024-03-18It was amazing trip. We booked 10-day tour package with Cairo Private Tours, It was nothing short of amazing. From exploring the ancient pyramids of Giza to cruising down the Nile River, every moment was filled with awe and wonder. Our knowledgeable guide provided us with in-depth historical insights and ensured that every aspect of our trip ran smoothly. Thank you Tarek and Sam.
Nurulnaharlatif2024-01-29Fascinating land of the pharoahs From the moment we touched down at Alexandria Airport, our guide Tarek was there to receive us and took us throughout our 3 day Alexandria/Cairo tour. What else can I say about Egypt that everyone else has said except that it was the best trip ever to just be immersed in the so rich culture. Everything was so rich and deep. The people especially, the smells, sounds, the mesmerizing sites. All so stimulating. I can never top this trip if it hadn’t been for our guide Tarek and Cairo Private Tours. Everything was so moving for me. Thank u Tarek for showing us your fascinating country.
Wanderlust2024-01-19Amazing! We were in Egypt for 2 weeks and had an amazing trip! The private trip was planned perfectly and we had a wonderful time! All I did was tell them what all we wanted to do and they took care of the rest! Itinerary planning, bookings, cars, guides.. everything! Our guides Khalefa in Cairo and surrounding areas, Nagah in Luxor and Aladdin in Aswan and Abu Simbel were exceptional! We felt treated like family! What a memorable time!! 100% recommend!!
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