Medieval Cairo Old City Islamic Heritage Tour
Languages
English +2
Explore the heritage of Medieval Cairo on this full-day guided tour to the city’s most iconic Islamic landmarks. Begin at the impressive Mosque of Ibn Tulun, one of Egypt’s oldest mosques, where you’ll admire its vast courtyard and unique spiral minaret. Visit the Gayer-Anderson Museum next door, a beautifully preserved 17th-century home filled with antiques, art, and traditional architecture. Continue to Al-Moez Street, a vibrant historic avenue lined with mosques, palaces, and architectural masterpieces from the Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman eras. Enjoy time to browse local bazaars, take photos, and learn fascinating stories about Cairo’s rich past from your expert guide. This immersive cultural experience offers the perfect way to discover the beauty and history of Islamic Cairo beyond the pyramids, complete with comfortable round-trip transportation from your hotel.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission fee
Bottled water
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center
Cross Al Azhar Street to visit the caravansary-like Wekalet el Ghoury, and the Mamluke Style house of Zeinab Khatoun.
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
After lunch visit Ibn Tulun mosque being the oldest intact mosque standing in Egypt dating back to the ninth century and characterized by its unique spiral minaret copied from the mosque of Samaraa. Add to your knowledge of Cairo’s old houses by a visit to the next door
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
Gayer Anderson Museum one of the famous locations where the James Bond film “The Spy who Loved Me” was shot.
El-moez Street
Al-Moez Street is one of Cairo’s oldest and most beautiful historic streets, located in the heart of Islamic Cairo. Lined with stunning mosques, madrasas, palaces, and traditional markets, it feels like an open-air museum. A walk here takes you through centuries of Egyptian history, vibrant local culture, and lively bazaars—perfect for photos and authentic souvenirs.
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Supplier: Emeco Travel
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