Cairo, Egypt
15 Best Things to Do in Cairo
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Egyptian Museum
MuseumThe Egyptian Museum in Cairo's Tahrir Square is a sprawling, two-story building packed with over 120,000 artifacts spanning millennia.
Read our full guide →Khan el-Khalili
MarketKhan el-Khalili is a historic bazaar district in central Cairo, established as a trade centre during the Mamluk period.
Read our full guide →Khan Al-Khalili
MarketFree entryKhan Al-Khalili is Cairo's most iconic bazaar, a bustling maze of narrow alleys in the heart of Islamic Cairo.
Read our full guide →Muhammad Ali Mosque
Religious siteDominating the Cairo Citadel's skyline, the Muhammad Ali Mosque (also known as the Alabaster Mosque) was built between 1830 and 1848 by Muhammad Ali Pasha.
Read our full guide →Cairo Tower
LandmarkCairo Tower is a striking concrete lattice tower standing 187 meters tall on Gezira Island in the Nile.
Read our full guide →Hanging Church
Religious siteThe Hanging Church, officially the Church of the Virgin Mary, is one of the oldest Christian sites in Egypt, dating to the 3rd century.
Read our full guide →Cairo Citadel
LandmarkPerched on a hill in eastern Cairo, the Cairo Citadel is a sprawling medieval fortress built by Saladin in the 12th century.
Read our full guide →Star Day Tour
LandmarkStar Day Tour is a Cairo-based tour operator known for providing exceptional guided experiences to Egypt's most famous landmarks.
Read our full guide →Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan
Religious siteThe Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan is one of Cairo's most impressive Islamic monuments, built in the 14th century.
Read our full guide →Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Religious siteThe Mosque of Ibn Tulun is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, built in the 9th century and remarkably well-preserved.
Read our full guide →High End Journeys
LandmarkHigh End Journeys is a premium tour company based on Pyramids Road in Cairo, offering curated private tours for discerning travelers.
Read our full guide →Al-Azhar Mosque
Religious siteFree entryAl-Azhar Mosque, located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, is a masterpiece of Fatimid architecture and one of the oldest mosques in the city.
Read our full guide →Iridium Spa
SightIridium Spa is a premium wellness destination located within the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, along the Nile Corniche in the Boulaq district.
Read our full guide →Liberation Square (Midan El-Tahreer)
LandmarkFree entryLiberation Square, known locally as Midan El-Tahreer, is a major public square in downtown Cairo.
Read our full guide →Conexion a Egipto
LandmarkConexion a Egipto is a top-rated tour operator based in Cairo, specializing in guided excursions to Egypt's most iconic ancient sites.
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12 hidden gems in Cairo
Like Mandara Spa At JW Marriott Cairo and The St. Regis Bar & Water Garden, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →After dark
14 best bars & nightlife spots
Crimson Bar & Grill and Carlton Roof Garden lead the night.
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8 free things to do in Cairo
Verified free entry, Khan Al-Khalili included.
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