Cairo Tours & Things to Do 2026
Egypt's sprawling capital — ancient wonders, Islamic Cairo's old streets, and the Egyptian Museum's treasures.
Cairo is where Egypt's past and present collide — minarets and skyscrapers, donkey carts and traffic jams, five-thousand-year-old artifacts a taxi ride from your hotel. It's chaotic, warm, and endlessly rewarding for travelers willing to slow down and look closely.
Available Trips
Female-Guided Pyramids, Bazaar & Museum Tour
The same Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili highlights, led by a licensed female Egyptologist guide.
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$52
Private Half-Day Pyramids Tour with Professional Photographer
A private Giza Pyramids tour with a professional photographer along, so you actually get to be in the photos.
From
$60
Citadel of Saladin, Islamic Cairo & Khan el-Khalili (Private Tour)
A private day through Cairo's medieval side — the Citadel's Alabaster Mosque, Islamic Cairo's old streets, and Khan el-Khalili.
From
$68
Grand Egyptian Museum Exclusive Tour
A dedicated visit to the new Grand Egyptian Museum's halls, including Tutankhamun's full collection.
From
$70
Downtown Cairo Architecture Walking Tour
A walking tour of downtown Cairo's belle-époque buildings and grand old squares.
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$28
Zamalek Evening Culture Walk
An easy evening stroll through Cairo's leafy island district of galleries, cafés and the Opera House.
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$22
Papyrus & Perfume Workshop
A hands-on look at how papyrus paper and traditional perfume oils are made.
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$20
Al-Azhar Park & Old Cairo Sunset Walk
A green hilltop park with the best skyline views in Old Cairo, timed for sunset.
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$25
Manial Palace & Nilometer Tour
A quiet royal palace and the ancient device once used to measure the Nile's flood.
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$35
Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids Tour
See where the pyramid form was invented — the Step Pyramid at Saqqara and the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur.
From
$65
Cairo City Highlights Half-Day Tour
A compact half-day tour hitting Cairo's must-sees for travelers short on time.
From
$50
Cairo Food & Market Walking Tour
Taste your way through downtown Cairo's street food and local markets with a local foodie guide.
From
$40
Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise with Show
A relaxed dinner cruise on the Nile with a buffet, live music and a Tanoura show.
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$45
Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo Tour
The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, and the winding streets of Islamic and Coptic Cairo.
From
$65
Why Visit Cairo?
- Wander the Egyptian Museum's 120,000 artifacts
- Get lost in Khan El Khalili bazaar
- Visit the Citadel of Saladin and Alabaster Mosque
- Walk Islamic Cairo's medieval streets
Travel Tips
- Traffic is heavy — build buffer time between stops
- Dress modestly when visiting mosques
- Bargaining is expected in the bazaars