Cave Church of Saint Simon and Hidden Churches of Old Cairo
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Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo. You’ll see some of Cairo’s most important Christian sites, including the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely.Private tour ensures personalized service Included lunch and entrance fees mean no extra tour costs Enjoy the comfort and security of traveling by private vehicle Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Coptic Cairo
As Per Requested time Pick up from the Hotel by Your guide to Start your Half day tour to Old Cairo that Also known as Coptic Cairo which is mean Christian Cairo it has been Recognized as a holy place because some of the locations there has been visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there.
St Simon the Tanner Monastery
the Coptic Orthodox saint associated with the story of the moving the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo, Egypt, during the rule of the Muslim Fatimid Caliph al-Muizz Lideenillah (953–975) while Abraham the Syrian was the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church
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Pickup included : Tourguide Bottle of water Lunch Private car Shopping tour Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private tour
Entrance fees
Lunch ( if booked all inclusive)
Comfortable & private car
Tourguide
Bottle of water
Tipping
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cairo Tour
pylikosk,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Betti our tour guide and Aeasem our driver were both excellent! Courteous, knowledgeable and very informative. For a wonderful day rouring Cairo they are your best option. Actually booked another day of touring with them because we were so pleased ! A+++
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andreawU6939NQ,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Somaya was a phenomenal tour guide! She had a great energy and was warm and welcoming as soon as we were in the car. She was full of knowledge and flexible when we wanted to switch up a few things on our tour. She was also so sweet and made sure we felt comfortable everywhere we went. I highly recommend!
Excellent tour!
Voyager38740496077,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour 5 stars! Riham and Issam are very kind. Riham explains everything very well, is very friendly and involved in all matters. On this tour you see another side of Cairo, which I found quite impactful and imperative. You learn how Egypt is different and welcoming, from all religions. Great tour guide. Thank you!
Great tour
Global03732117828,Apr 17, 2026
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5.00Riham and Issam were very friendly. Riham shows a great willingness in the explanations. Always very cheerful. Thank you
Great tour
chelseafA1791RU,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Tour guide was very organized and made pickup very easy and straightforward. Allowed visits to the sites at my own pace - would definitely recommend!
Adventures in Cairo
sher1969,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, lots to see, old Cairo was very interesting. Great guide!!
Cave church and old cairo
312jalilr,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really good trip 100% recommended
Worth it!
jesseniam917,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was one of the best activities we did while visiting Egypt. Our guide, Reham, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with our rambunctious 2 year old. Would do it again.
This tour was great!
Dastan B,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing tour of Coptic Cairo and other religious sites with Somaya. She took me to all the important Christian sites and explained everything in a very clear and engaging way. Her knowledge of Coptic history and Christianity in Egypt is impressive, and she shared many details I wouldn’t have learned on my own. She was patient, professional, and made the entire experience meaningful and memorable. I highly recommend Somaya to anyone visiting Coptic Cairo and wanting a truly informative and spiritual tour.
Enjoyable Old Cairo Tour
Y5379FEcarolinal,Dec 22, 2025
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5.00Our tour of Old Cairo was great: informative, at a comfortable pace, and enjoyable. We learned and enjoyed Reham's explanations and stories about each site. Thank you!
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