Full- Day Cairo Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Admire artifacts from Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel, constructed in 1183 AD, and Mohamed Ali Mosque, built inside the castle in the 19th century. Tour Old Cairo, the site of a city that per-dated Cairo with many historic churches like the Hanging church .
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
What To Expect
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
The Egyptian museum in Cairo houses over 120,000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamen’s tomb and most of the mummies that have been discovered since the 19th century. The museum’s exhibits span from the beginning of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (approximately 2700 BC) through the Greco-Roman period.The building consists of two floors. On the ground floor, you can follow the history of Egypt from the Old Kingdom up through the Greco-Roman period by turning left at the entrance and looping around the museum. This provides a good background for most of Egypt’s ancient history. Visit the Egyptian Museum See the Golden Mask
The Hanging Church
The most famous site in Coptic Cairo is the Church of the Virgin Mary, better known by its nickname, the Hanging Church. This name comes from the fact that it was built atop the walls of the 4th century BC Roman fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible about Coptic Cairo Although the effect is significantly diminished today by the fact that the ground level has risen over 30 feet over the centuries due to the accumulation of trash and dust, originally this church towered above its surroundings on the high walls of the fortress.
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Full- Day Cairo Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private tour
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum
Entrance fees to the sities
Lunch
Entrance fees to the Coptic Area
Entrance fees to the Mohamed Ali Mosque
Entrance fees to the Hanging Church
Entrance fees to Citadel
Transport by private vehicle
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lots of fun in Egypt
purabis2023,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Ibrahim did an amazing job explaining and taking pictures of our special experience. This guide helped us understand everything about Egypt including its history and historical figures.
Day Tour of Citadel and Old Cairo.
marlenecA4675WZ,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco and Badr, was an exceptional tour guide and driver, they both paid attention to our needs, and made sure every detail was taken care of. We appreciate the fact that Marco has a wealth of knowledge about the artifacts in the Museum, temples, churches, and the cities as well, and great photographer he is. Thank you Marco for a wonderful fun day!
Marco is marvelous!
aletiat2017,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco was a knowledgeable, friendly courteous guide. He was thoughtful and anticipated our needs. He had a wealth of knowledge of the sites we visited. Marco also gave great advice on picture taking and which sites and angles worked best for photos. Would highly recommend him!
Marco was our guide and...
Shaunette J,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Marco was our guide and Badr was the driver. Great tour, great photographer and knew the best times and places. No extra stops.
Great Guide and Driver
Curious47027768774,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco was a great guide. He was knowledgeable and made sure we got good deals. Badr was a good driver. I am from US and would book again.
Great Day Exploring Cairo's History and Culture
John M,May 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a fantastic time on the Full-Day Cairo Tour to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo. One of the highlights was visiting the Egyptian Museum—seeing King Tutankhamun’s treasures and so many ancient artifacts up close was truly unforgettable. The Citadel was also impressive, offering both historical insight and great views. I really enjoyed exploring the Hanging Church and one of the local mosques as well, which added a rich layer of cultural depth to the tour. Our guide was excellent—very knowledgeable and detailed in his explanations. He was also super accommodating and took the time to answer my questions about local customs and traditions, which I really appreciated. Lunch was a nice local food experience and added to the authenticity of the day. Overall, this was a well-rounded and memorable experience. Just shy of perfect, but highly recommended if you're looking to dive deep into Cairo's rich history and culture in one day.
Extraordinary Egyptologist
387kk,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco (Polo) is an extraordinary Egyptologist and a great navigator for the greatest Egyptian driver of all time Mohammad Ali. Both of these men went above and beyond from throughout our tour of Cairo. My wife and I highly agree that you only request this combination when booking a tour in Egypt.
Amazing Time in Cario with Mario!
Robert C,Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco was great! Highly recommend him as a tour guide. His knowledge about ancient Egypt was very easy to understand. He has developed a lot of local contacts and is highly respected. He also knows where the unique sites are.
Great day with Marco
F8937JBcarolinam,Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day with our guide Marco. Very knowledgeable and took us to beautiful places. We saw another side of Cairo besides pyramids
Citadel and Mosques
Aaron B,Jun 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic! We did a half-day tour of old Cairo and the Citadel, having done the Egyptian Museum with Deluxe Tours a few days prior. The reason we came back to Deluxe Tours for a third(!) time was because of our guide, Ebrahim Taye. Ebrahim is an incredible guide with a breath and depth of knowledge that made our visit so much more meaningful and informative. Moreover, he is friendly, welcoming, and went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed at any turn. I could not recommend Deluxe Tours or Ebrahim more highly. Beyond this, the Citadel and mosques themselves were stunning and it was fascinating to see the development of Islamic architecture over a millennium. This was genuinely a highlight of our holiday!
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