Islamic Cairo & Coptic Cairo Walking Tour

“We had such a great time with our host exploring the streets of Old Cairo. Our host was very knowledgeable and treated us like old friends. He gave us insights that no guide book would’ve been able to provide and added plenty of personalised elements to the tour that only someone with a huge amount of experience and personal connections could do. This trip was a hidden gem of our time in Cairo and we would absolutely recommend this tour to…”

“Great experience and a perfect way to end our visit to Cairo. Our guide have planned this experience to be both entertaining and engaging even our teenager didn't get bored! Our guide month added that extra touch and it was great to feel the everyday life and culture experience. You can personalize your experience with our guide but definitely guaranteed a good visual and taste experience either way. Highly recommend our guide this experience.”

“A very authentic tour with a very likeable guide who let us dive into a Cairo that we would never have found on our own and, above all, would never have experienced this way. Our guide knows how to make stories out of information and to inspire and touch you. The tour was thoughtful, varied, interesting, delicious (!), funny and very entertaining. He responded to personal requests. An all-round successful tour One of the best experiences we've…”

“An extremely satisfying experience! On the last day of our trip to Egypt, we chose this experience and asked our guide to lead us in feeling the charm of Cairo once more. The activity was richly composed, encompassing both quiet and lively moments, as well as elements of the past and present, which were contrasting yet harmonious. In addition to taking us to visit important historic sites, our guide also invited us to taste local delicacies and…”

“I recently had the pleasure of exploring Cairo with our guide and it was truly a memorable experience! From the very beginning, our guide made me feel at home, guiding me through the bustling streets and introducing me to the vibrant local life. Our guide knowledge and passion for the culture were evident as we navigated the city's lively markets. Our guide ensured I had the chance to sample some of the best dishes Cairo has to offer. Each meal…”

“Our guide is a great story teller. The Islamic district has been already a great place to visit but he made it more person and lively with his storytelling. Everything went smoothly: on time, well structured, great connections with fellow travelers on the tour. He appropriately added stops for snacks, drink and dinner so that I didn’t feel exhausted during 5 hours of the tour.”

“I was a bit disappointed that our guide couldn't make it for the tour however our guide was a great replacement! She showed me the older cairo part and explained in detail about all the history behind it. Overall it was a wonderful experience!”

“We had an absolutely wonderful time on our guide walking tour! From the very beginning, he was engaging, joyful, and so friendly it felt like exploring the city with a good friend. His knowledge of the history of local places was impressive, and the way he shared stories made the experience both informative and fun. One of the highlights was the introduction to some amazing local food spots and unique shopping areas that we’d never have…”

“Our guide has been an amazing tour guide! He is very knowledgeable and kind. I came with another friend and as 2 women traveling alone we felt safe at all times in every single place he took us. We feel like we definitely experienced the Egyptian authentic food and life. If we could add more stars ⭐️ to this experience we would.”

“Our guide arrived over 40 minutes later than the agreed time, which understandably irritated me. However, he quickly turned things around and left a positive impression. The tour is absolutely worth the price, striking a great balance between flexibility and structure. It offers valuable insights into both modern Egypt and its historical context. The stops to try local street food was the best part of the experience imo. Our small group bonded…”

“Our guide really knows how to captivate you. The tour was 5 hours long but felt like 2. The group was very small and therefore very familiar, and our guide is just a very funny and insanely likeable guy. It was a lot of fun, and I also got my money's worth as a vegetarian. I also feel like I've understood Egypt's culture a little better after this tour. I can really only recommend it to anyone who is in Cairo for the first time.”

“If you are in Cairo you have to do this experience. One of the best things I have done in Cairo. Our guide is a brilliant guy with a knack of storytelling, will make sure you are comfortable, show you the local side of Cairo, feed you amazing food and take the extra step you. He even dropped us back to our hotels. His humility, kindness and honesty is eye catching. I saw a different side of Cairo because of our guide and the next time I am in…”

“If you’re hesitating about taking this tour due to the time, PLEASE BOOK! I was a solo traveling female and I felt so comfortable and safe and even met a friend while on the tour! Our guide was so nice and patient and didn’t mind that we stopped several times to buy souvenirs. I would do this tour all over again. He even drove me back to my Airbnb afterwards. I booked 3 tours while in Cairo and this was my absolute favorite!”

“I'd debated whether I should book a private tour or group tour, especially given the small price difference. I settled on a group tour as I thought it would be nice to meet new people; however, the other people who were supposed to join cancelled. Ultimately, this was the best thing for me. It gave me the chance to have such interesting, in-depth conversations with our guide, which I doubt would have happened had there been others in the tour as…”

“The best tour I ever been on! I’ve been to Egypt 3 times and been on multiple tours. Our guide is such a good person, he made everyone in our group feel. Comfortable to have fun, dance with the people at the market, eat delicious food, helped us buy things, and was great at telling us the history of the bazaar, mosques, and streets. I was so happy I booked our guide tour before I left Egypt again. I’ve been to the bazaar by myself and was…”

“I highly recommend this excursion. It was perfect for getting to know the streets better, and as a solo traveler, it felt safe and secure to explore the streets in the evening. Our guide was a very nice and knowledgeable storyteller. I learned quite a lot and got to both see a lot and experience new flavors. Really worth the price.”

“The best experience i had in my trip our photographer is so friendly and knowledgeable this was a mix experience as we had some of Egyptian food &desserts and visited Islamic Cario monuments and took us many amazing pictures and my top we just felt we hangout in old cairo with our photographer even he shared many stories to know the culture and me to his community also our photographer helped me in shopping in the market avoiding scamming we…”

“With our guide, we had a just exceptional experience that has much more for us. And made us change the image of Cairo. Very kind , smiling , attentive and passionate about what she does and not about the money (tourist catch). I would 100% recommend the experience with your eyes closed!!!”

“This experience is an incredible value. Our guide is super engaging and generous - he took us through the most interesting parts of the market, and we learned about the culture and the history of Cairo through the architecture surrounding us. Because of his connections as a local, we also got to participate in making our own sugar cane juice and sampling a variety of traditional sweets. Highly recommend this tour to anyone lookibg to experience…”

“Our guide is a very thoughtful young man, funny humor and passion, the key is that he loves what he does now, this sentiment also conveyed to us at the same time, more than 5 hours in the company of our guide passed quickly, but thought it would be a hard walking trip, but because of his explanation and guidance, the part of the local life culture is more attractive and I would like to connect more with him, in short booking this itinerary is…”

“Loved this tour! Honestly I had been to the bazaar on my own and realized it would be better to navigate with someone who knew their way around and I’m so glad I did because I didn’t see even 10% of the action on my own. The real fun parts are off of the main tourist track so I felt like we got to see real Egyptian life and the streets coming alive at night. Got a lot of info on history, tasted lots of street food, went into a stunning mosque,…”

“We had a fab tour with our driver. Great times with history of the many locations. Huge variety walking, sights , discussions, super special moments, fun & great snacks & drinks. Great times photo opportune, dancing & music 🎶. Beautiful evening & our group good fun. Thank our driver & our group & driver.”

“This was undoubtedly one of the best experiences we've ever had! Highly recommended!! Our guide showed us different parts of the city and different experiences, we felt like locals. The tour was dynamic and fun, plus we ate a lot experiencing the local cuisine. It was our best night in Cairo. Feel free to book it, you won't regret it :)”

“The walk with our guide wonderful. Without a doubt, in the late afternoon and evening, you feel tremendous energy strolling through the streets of Old Cairo. Our guide explains the history very well and makes us feel very comfortable during the tour. We loved the experiences of trying various foods and enjoying a typical Egyptian dance that our guide prepared as a surprise for us. Thank you very much, our guide. Highly recommended.”

“Don't miss out on this tour! It was one of the best parts of my trip. Our photographer is super cool and friendly. It felt more like hanging out with a friend than a formal tour. He does a fantastic job of immersing you into Egyptian culture and giving you a sense of what daily life is like. He is also very knowledgable about history and architecture. The food stops are all very tasty so come hungry! Also be prepared to take lots of incredible…”

“This was a great way to experience some of the culture of Egypt and Cairo. Our guide was great and it was a very pleasant experience out. Would highly recommend when in Cairo for first time. This helped us get to know some more about the city and people before going out on our own the next night.”

“A great way to explore the streets of Cairo, really enjoyed this tour. Salaam is a great guide and really friendly, really knowledgeable and made everything fun. We learnt about islamic architecture, visited beautiful mosque and learnt about mosque etiquette, and the history of UNESCO street areas. We tasted whole ranges of street foods, got to take part in dancing, plenty of time to shop (at fixed price shops with reasonable prices) and really…”

“Fantastic tour which we absolutely loved. Our guide was great company and a really knowledgeable guide. We were a family with 2 teenagers and he tailor the tour perfectly to make it fun and interesting for all ages. The tour enabled us to see way more of the city than ever would have been possible on our own. Great value for money.”

“The tour with our guide a perfect way to get an impression of many important places of the city. At the same time we got to see places which you would normally not find as a tourist, and we had good local food on the way. The organisation of the tour was perfect as we got picked up from our hotel. Our guide is very friendly, we felt perfectly safe even in bigger crowds, and the tour was very enjoyable for us as well as for our teenage girls. Do…”

“This was a great experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and nice, giving us important details about daily life in Cairo. He took us to different spots that we would have hardly been able to find on our own. Try to go hungry! There’s lots of yummy stuff to try!”

“From pickup to drop off, we had a well organized and very enjoyable night with our guide! A long walk across the exciting and bustling Old Town with many fun stops and discoveries along the way and a final stop downtown. Our guide is very attentive to his guests and focussed on safety and discovery. I strongly recommend.”

“An absolute must do! Our last night in Cairo was spent on this tour and it could not have been a more perfect way to end our week long adventure traveling across Egypt. The tour was filled with beautiful sights, vibrant city action, and very pleasant interactions with local people and businesses. Our host was a wonderful host who made the night a perfect blend between an educational and informative tour, while incorporating fun, hospitality, and…”

“We really recommend this tour if you want to learn more about the culture, history and social life of Cairo. Our guide is a great local guide who knows a lot about the city and the people. During the tour he took us to the old neighbourhoods of Cairo, we visited mosques, local coffee shops, restaurants, and markets. Every meals was included in the price of the tour, our guide even took care of the transport back to our hotel.”

“For me this is a must do. With limited time in Cairo, we were looking for an experience that would give us a full sense of life in Cairo and this absolutely delivered. We felt immersed, we felt like we were brought to places we most certainly wouldn’t have found on our own, and felt very safe and looked after. Our guide made a concerted effort to personalize the experience to our tastes as well and helped us find the exact unique gifts we wanted…”

“It was uncomplicated, we walked a lot and saw the night life of Cairo Downtown. However it was a bit too expensive for the tour. Sometimes we walked a longer time and a few inputs then would have been nice. We had the feeling that something was missing.. The included snacks, beverages and dinner were really nice and delicious. Our guide had a very welcoming and easy to go with personality. We would recommend it!”

“I can’t begin to explain how grateful I am to have met our guide. He was the most perfect guide, and the most prefect gentleman. His storytelling is excellent, and he provided me with so many facts while on the tour. As a solo female traveler, he made me feel so safe, and welcome within the community. As the tour came to an end, we continued walking the city together, stopping at some of his favorite places. I feel like we’ve been friends…”

“No hesitations, just book it! Our host was an excellent host! He fully customized the tour based on what I wanted to do. He shared the history of the area and architecture of the buildings. He was extremely patient with me as I shopped and took me to a bustling local market that I definitely could not have not have navigated on my own. Highly recommend!”

“Our guide is an outstanding individual with an experience that is second to none! He has such a warm and welcoming personality that makes it very comfortable and easy to be around. We landed from the U.S. a few hours before his tour started and we were a bit tired but our guide’s vibe kept us engaged and excited to be in Egypt. I highly recommend this experience, you will get a local feel to what it is like to be a local in Cairo. Don’t miss…”

“This is wonderful experience. It is a combination of history, archeology of the Egyptian middle ages, and a fun trip through the famous Khan el Kalili bazaar. Our host knows his history and subject matter . There are stops to sample several culinary items and enjoy the night atmosphere-so different from the day. He is a kind and gracious host and picks you up on time. I highly recommend an evening walk with him.”

“A fantastic experience. This tour had everything. From the old city gates to beautiful mosques, the bustling market and then the downtown area. So much life and fun. Lots of engagement and stops for drinks and food including the National dish where the locals eat and to finish a wind down in a cool place with Shisha and chat. But best of all is our guide who has great English and a top sense of honour. We talked about not only ancient Cairo but…”

“This tour was incredible. Our guide was friendly and patient but most of all, passionate about his city and what Cairo can offer. He delivers a raw and authentic side that you won't find in a guidebook. It was also a welcome change to have a guide that is young and it was really pleasant to connect on a different level. Definitely try to fit this in your itinerary. You won't regret it!”

“My husband and I had a fantastic experience with our guide. He is a genuine guy and easy to get along with from the start. While this is technically a tour and we learned a bunch of things, the best reason to book time with our guide for the added level of comfort while visiting a new place. Our favorite part of this experience was the chill time sipping coffee and eating food all while getting to know our guide. The added bonus of the local…”

“Wow! What a night. Our guide’s thoughtful approach, hospitality and local knowledge made this night special. He was also very accommodating and made sure we visited special request spots. He even made a trip back into the market to pick up a friend’s purchase. We finished the night with a local specialty at a restaurant downtown. Can I just say it again - Wow!”

“An absolute must for any small or individual visiting Cairo! It's not an exaggeration when I say the best tour of any city I've ever been part of. Our guide took care of everything: picked me up at my hotel, paid for everything (more details later), had years of tour guide experience that taught me so much culture and history, food, dessert, uber rides, entrance fees to mosques, introductions to shop owners, got street side tables, and more! He…”

“Do this tour! Our guide made us feel at ease, and it was like hanging out with an old friend. He took us to many stops and answered all our questions about Egyptian culture. We had some great food and Turkish coffee along the way. Without him we would have been lost. He picked us up at our hotel and had everything arranged as to what we would see and where to stop for food and drinks. We really enjoyed our tour!”

“We had a wonderful evening tour with our guide, he had us feel very welcome and gave us the experience of a real local in Cairo. We ate, drank coffee and socialised in some real hidden gems around the city! If you are in Cairo, you need to do this tour. I 100% recommend it, you will have a fantastic time! More than worth its value - we avoided all tourist traps and there was no pressure to buy anything or any hidden costs!”

“I’m not going say it’s a tour because I felt our guide is a close friend he is so funny and knowledgeable his spirit added more value into this experience I loved his treatment and caring and I liked walking in old Cairo and local streets for hang out he made me as Egyptian for a night. The food and dessert is so delicious and local coffee shop is really secret spot to see highly recommend and thanks our guide for all things”

“I had a great time w our photographer. He picked me up and it was fun from the start. This tour was very customizable which was great! We started at a beautiful peaceful mosque, wandered the streets and market, ate some amazing donuts and koshari. We ended the night w tea and hookah. I felt like I really got to see how Egyptians lived. He encouraged me to ask whatever I wanted and was very flexible on locations visited. He is also an excellent…”