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Cairo’s Coptic, Islamic & Mummies Tour
- Duration4 hours – 6 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
What makes our Old Cairo tour truly special is the authentic storytelling and personal experience behind every site you visit. You won’t just see the churches, mosques, and synagogues — you’ll feel their history through engaging stories shared by our professional local guide.
You’ll explore places where three great religions meet — Christianity, Islam, and Judaism — all within walking distance. From the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue to the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, each stop reveals a different chapter of Egypt’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
With comfortable transportation, flexible timing, and a photographer’s eye for hidden details, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and atmosphere, making Old Cairo come alive in a way most visitors never experience.
What to expect
Coptic Cairo
Kasr Al Shama'e, Cairo, Egypt
Old Coptic Cairo Wander through the heart of Egypt’s Christian heritage — a historic area filled with ancient churches, narrow alleys, and sacred sites that reflect centuries of faith and tradition. where we will see the hanging church, san Sergio's church where we have the cave of the holy family of the baby Jesus, and virgin Mary as well as the Jewish synagogue where the baby Moses was found
Cairo Citadel (Saladin Citadel) Explore this 12th-century fortress built by Saladin, offering breathtaking views of Cairo. Discover grand mosques like the Alabaster Mosque, ancient walls, and fascinating Islamic art that bring Egypt’s medieval history to life.
National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
Cairo, 4245001, Egypt
You’ll move through time, from prehistoric Egypt to modern day. Big statues, tools, pottery, inscriptions, and objects that show how society evolved. Royal Mummies Hall A specially designed subterranean circular hall with dimmed lighting, where the royal mummies of many pharaohs and queens are on display. It has a solemn, respectful atmosphere.
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations1,046
The operator lists 1,046 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences40
- Gardenia Pyramids view innNameis Al Gazar, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
- Pyramids Island2 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi, Giza, 3512201, Egypt
- Vg Hotel1 Manshaet El Kataba, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
- Kemet Pyramids InnMahmud 'abu Ghunaym, Giza, 12557, Egypt
- City Inn Alshwarbi HotelsEl - Fadl, Cairo, 11111, Egypt
- Pyramids Heaven Hotel110 El Mansoryah Haram, Giza, 12556, Egypt
- Joanna CampDahab - Sharm El Sheikh Rd, Dahab, 8761403, Egypt
- The Location Hotel34 Abdelkhalek Tharwat St, Aabdein, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
- King Tout Hotel Pyramed ViewAlmansurih, Kafr Nassar, 00002, Egypt
- Jana Pyramids View in 3Abw Fayid, Kafrat al Jabal, 12557, Egypt
- Gabry Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids Hotel11 Beshir Khatab St, Giza, 12557, Egypt
- Jubinge HotelNow Cairo 348 SOUTH ACADEMY B, Tagammoa 5, New Cairo City, 4731230, Egypt
- Golden Palace Down Town40 Sharie Talaeat Harb, Cairo, 4272151, Egypt
- Turquoise Pyramids Gate Hotel City Centre65 Al Mansouria Road, Al Haram, 12511, Egypt
- DeJoya Hotel31 Champollion Road, Cairo, 11513, Egypt
- Pyramids Sun Land VeiwNazlat Alsiman Alqablii, Nazlet El-Semman, Egypt
- Cairo City Center Dreamers Hotel & Suits32 Gameat Al Dewal Al Arabeya, Giza, 3751070, Egypt
- Regency Hotel3 Abd El-Azeem Basha Rashid, Cairo, 12654, Egypt
- Royal Nine Pyramids View HotelAl Mansoureya Road 4, Al Haram, 12557, Egypt
- Amigo Pyramids View Inn30 Alharery Street, Nazlet Alsaman, Al Haram, 3520614, Egypt
- Pyramids Plateau View55 Jamal Abdulnasser, Al Haram, 12111, Egypt
- Kemet Boutique Hotel2 Nameis Al Gazar, Giza, 12512, Egypt
- Saray Pyramids & Museum View Hotel59 59 Mostafa Ismael Extend El Mansorya, Cairo, 12011, Egypt
- Amoon Ra Pyramids ViewSphinx Tourist, Al Haram, 12755, Egypt
- Le Pacha BoutiQue Hotel11 Gamal Abd El-Nasir 11, Giza, 3514501, Egypt
- Zamalek House Hotel3 Baba Sharo Street, Off 26th Of July Street, Cairo, 11561, Egypt
- Happy Day Pyramids Boutique Hotel42 Almansoryiah St, Al Haram, 12557, Egypt
- Central Cairo Hotel36 Sherif, St, Downtown 7th Floor, Cairo, 33714, Egypt
- Pyramids Glory Inn9 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi, Al Haram, 12557, Egypt
- Four ElementsAlmintaqat Althaamina, Nasr City, 11765, Egypt
- BrassJimmy Pyramids ViewKaab Ibn Malek, Giza, 3520204, Egypt
- Pyramids Nights HostelOmarat Al Watania, Al Haram, 3550001, Egypt
- Metropolitano12 Talaat Harb St., Property Number 12, Floor2, Cairo, 11511, Egypt
- Wow Pyramids InnAnwar Alsaadat, Giza, 12561, Egypt
- Golden Cairo Centre13 Talaat Harb, Cairo, 11613, Egypt
- Villa Khufu Pyramids Hotel1 Nazlet El Samman El Westani, Giza, 12564, Egypt
- The Muse Luxury View Hotel3 King Faisal St, Al Haram, 3524020, Egypt
- Aphrodite Boutique Hotel3 Behlar Passage, Cairo, 4280150, Egypt
- King Khafren View INN106 Elmansorya, Kafrat al Jabal, 12557, Egypt
- Camel Pyramids View InnRaed Salam, Nazlet El-Semman, 12557, Egypt
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
We offer hotel pickup from any location in Cairo or Giza. Our driver or guide will meet you at your hotel lobby with a sign showing your name. You will also receive a confirmation via WhatsApp the day before your tour. Please be ready 10 minutes before the pickup time.
Redemption
Indirect delivery
Most of the mosques are free to enter, but if you are a woman make sure that you have something to cover your hair and you aren't wearing something too short/revealing. Both sexes need to take their shoes at the entrance (you can bring them in with you though).
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from any location in Cairo or Giza
- Optional professional photographer (photos with editing provided)
- Visits to The Hanging Church, Cairo Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and civilization museum
- Bottled water during the tour
- Professional Egyptologist guide to explain the historical significance of each site
- Optional lunch (choose from traditional Egyptian or BBQ options)
Not included
- Gratuities for the driver or guide
- Personal expenses (shopping, souvenirs, etc.)
- entry tickets
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (8–15), Youth (16–19), Adult (20–55), Senior (60–99)
Languages
- Guide
- English, Italian, French, Spanish
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Product code
- 394645P7
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Passport expiry date
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 512 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (12).
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