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Cairo Tower

3.9 · 1,279 reviews
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Cairo Tower is a 187-meter free-standing concrete tower on Gezira Island in the Nile, offering unparalleled panoramic views of Cairo. Visitors ascend via a high-speed elevator to the observation deck, where they can see the Pyramids of Giza, the Nile River, and the sprawling cityscape. The tower's lattice-like design, inspired by a lotus flower, makes it a distinctive architectural icon. A rotating restaurant at the top provides a unique dining experience with ever-changing vistas.

Don't miss

  • Ride the high-speed elevator to the observation deck for 360-degree city views
  • Spot the Pyramids of Giza and the Nile River from the top
  • Dine at the rotating restaurant while enjoying the panorama

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Ways to visit Cairo Tower

You can see Cairo Tower on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.

Cheapest way inCairo Tour to old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Coptic Cairo4.8★ · 66 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$15 per personSee dates →Most bookedNight tour of Cairo with Dinner4.8★ · 177 travelers4-5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$35 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleHave a walk in old Cairo with a visit to Cairo tower5★ · 23 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$179 per personSee dates →
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