+15Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Khan El Khalili – Cairo
Description
See three of Cairo's most famous places in one day on this private tour of the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin and Khan El Khalili. It is perfect for travelers who want history, views and a taste of local life.
We pick you up from your hotel or any address in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with a licensed Egyptologist guide. Tours start at 08:00, 08:30 or 09:00, and the tour takes about 8 hours.
Start at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home of one of the most important collections of ancient Egyptian antiquities, with royal statues, the Narmer Palette and the gold mask of King Psusennes I from the treasures of Tanis.
Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, the fortress that protected Cairo for centuries, and visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with its elegant Ottoman architecture and wide views over the city.
End the day at Khan El Khalili, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East, with its lively lanes of workshops, lamps, spices and souvenirs.
Choose your option: Essential includes hotel transfers, the private vehicle and the guide. All-Inclusive also includes all the entrance tickets and lunch at a local restaurant.
Good to know: modest clothing is recommended for the mosque. Your exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.
Highlights
- Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
- Treasures of Tanis and the Narmer Palette
- Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque
- Khan El Khalili bazaar
- Licensed Egyptologist guide
- Private tour with hotel pickup
Included
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or any address in Cairo and Giza
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water
- Taxes and service charges
- Lunch and all entrance tickets (All-Inclusive option)
Not included
- Entrance tickets and lunch (Essential option)
- Drinks with lunch
- Shopping at the bazaar
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Know before you go
- This is a private tour, only for your group.
- Minimum 2 participants per booking.
- We can pick you up from your hotel or any address in Cairo and Giza.
- Modest clothing is recommended for mosques and churches (shoulders and knees covered).
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Bring your passport or a valid photo ID.
- The order of the visits may change because of traffic, but all the sites in the program are included.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 12 hours before the tour
Select your package
Frequently asked questions
The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin with the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and Khan El Khalili bazaar.
About 8 hours, with start times at 08:00, 08:30 or 09:00.
Essential includes hotel transfers, a private air-conditioned vehicle and a licensed Egyptologist guide. All-Inclusive also includes lunch and all the entrance tickets for the sites in the program.
Yes. The car and the guide are only for your group, with a minimum of 2 participants per booking.
Your exact pickup time depends on your pickup location in Cairo or Giza and is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.
Modest clothing for the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with shoulders and knees covered, and comfortable walking shoes. A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are also useful.
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