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Historical Tours in Cairo & Giza: 15 of Them, Priced and Timed

23 tours  ·  from $3

The good historical tours in Cairo & Giza fill up first and the cheap ones fill up fastest. Below: all 15, what each includes, and where they differ.

From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch - The three-hour drive from Cairo or Giza
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From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

1.From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,312 reviews · 10 hours · from $87Our pick

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria with an Egyptologist guide, visiting Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Serapeum, Pompey’s Pillar, Kom El-Deka Roman theater, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Library of Alexandria exterior. A seafood lunch, hotel transport, entrance fees, and bottled water are included. Guides may speak English, Spanish, Italian, German, or Arabic.

“The trip was amazing. Our tour guide I think her name is Manal was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She answered all of our questions. The trip itself was very good. The only not that great experience was lunch itself. The food wasn’t the best, and we did not get anything to drink. We weren’t even ask if we want to pay more for that. In my opinion that was strange. But overall it was a great day. Thank you ☺️”

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From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria - The Cairo pickup: useful, but allow extra time
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From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

2.Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,155 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then spend about four to five hours with an Egyptologist at the Roman Theater, Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, Alexandria Library, Qaitbay Citadel, and Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque. Guides such as Reem, Samira, Nesrin, and Shirin are praised for clear explanations and friendly care. Lunch and entry fees are included.

“Excellent except for the breakfast (never gave us, and it was included in the price) and the lunch place was very dirty. Not according to the price we paid. Also not drink, even water, that is basic needs, we didn't get anything to drink. Expensive trip and not breakfast and poorly lunch. Without drink. The guide ( NERMIN) was amazing and the driver “definitely The Best” (ISLAM ASHRI)very gentleman who was always caring for us.”

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Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour - Inside the Egyptian Museum near Tahrir Square
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Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour

3.Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 853 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $36

See Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, Saladin’s Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, and Old Cairo with a licensed guide and hotel pickup. Choose a shared English tour or a private multilingual option. Guides such as Alaa, Esraa, and Ammash are praised for clear storytelling, while private and VIP upgrades can add lunch, Khan el-Khalili, and a Nile felucca ride.

“Nadeer is very professional and having great knowledge. Good and clear explanation.”

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Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour - Starting at the Citadel of Salah al-Din
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Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour

4.Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 741 reviews · 8 hours · from $85

Spend eight hours with a private guide and driver visiting the Citadel of Salah al-Din, the alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Old Cairo’s churches and synagogue, and Khan el-Khalili. Guides such as Essam, Malaka, Yahya, and Margaret are praised for clear history, flexible pacing, and practical help with bazaar shopping. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included.

“Such a well-organised and enjoyable experience - I recommend booking this activity to anyone staying in Cairo who would be interested in learning about the culture and history of Egypt. Our tour guide, Essam, has been fantastic throughout - he is extremely knowledgeable so best believe that you will learn a lot from him and his friendly, warm and generous attitude made us feel welcomed and appreciated for our first time in Egypt. We thank him for making us smile and laugh with his jokes and we truly appreciated all his efforts to make our tour an unforgettable experience.”

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Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites - Al-Hakim Mosque offers a calm first stop
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Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites

5.Old Cairo Guided Walk Tour: History, Culture & Street Bites

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 633 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $31

Spend 3 to 4 hours walking Islamic Cairo with a live guide in English, Arabic, French, Spanish, or German. Visit Bab al-Futuh, Al-Hakim Mosque, Bayt al-Suhaymi, El Moez Street, Mamluk monuments, Al-Hussein Mosque, and Khan el Khalili. The tour includes entry fees, bottled water, street snacks, and a local meal such as koshary or Egyptian pie.

“Our guide Nahed was excellent. She provided fabulous information and put in contacts the history of Egypt in a very short concise manner. She was warm, friendly and very funny. She made sure everybody was having a good time and she took us to lots of really great sites, thank you very much”

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Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour - Pickup, traffic, and the real length of the day
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Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

6.Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 530 reviews · 7 hours · from $77

Spend a full Cairo day with an Egyptologist guide such as Basant, Tony, Nadia, or Ramy, visiting royal mummies, Saladin’s Citadel, Khan el-Khalili, and Old Cairo’s churches. Hotel pickup, transport, entry fees, bottled water, and multilingual guiding are included. Expect a packed cultural tour, with time for photos, shopping, and a local lunch option.

“OceanAir tour company are very reliable. Bossie, our tour guide was an excellent tour guide for the Egyptian Museum and the Citadel. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, and explained Egypt’s history in a clear and engaging way. The tour was well organized, highly informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. Excelled our expectations. Highly recommended!”

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4-hours private Tour Islamic Mosque,Coptic Cairo &Khan el-Khalili - Coptic Cairo: churches, a synagogue, and the oldest Islamic thread
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4-hours private Tour Islamic Mosque,Coptic Cairo &Khan el-Khalili

7.4-hours private Tour Islamic Mosque,Coptic Cairo &Khan el-Khalili

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · from $17Top rated

Spend four hours with a private guide and driver visiting Coptic Cairo, Amr ibn al-As Mosque, Saladin’s Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque, and Khan el-Khalili. Guides such as Eman, Ehab, Bisho, and Kyrllos have earned praise for clear historical explanations. Hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza is included, but admission fees and some outer districts cost extra.

“This is was last trip I made in Egypt , I went the best historical religious places , was very amazing to see all that Mosques and churches that old , was the best honestly , highly recommended.”

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The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo - Seeing the Egyptian Museum without rushing
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The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo

8.The Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Khan Khalil Bazaar & Old Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $3Best value

Spend about nine hours exploring Cairo by private vehicle, with stops at the Egyptian Museum, Saladin’s Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque, Khan el-Khalili, and Coptic Cairo. Choose transportation alone or add a guide, lunch, and admission tickets. Guides named in guest feedback include Karim, Reem, Yahya, Mohamad, Rim, and Toha.

“Great tour! Our guide Yahya is amazing! He took really good care of us. We learned a lot about the Egyptian history and culture. Our driver was perfect! Very pleasant! Would recommend for sure! ☺️”

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Cairo: Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria - Kom El Shoqafa, Alexandria’s underground surprise
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Cairo: Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria

9.Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 272 reviews · 12 hours · from $85

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria for a full day of ancient tombs, Roman ruins, the Library of Alexandria, royal gardens, mosques, and Mediterranean views. A guide such as Mohammed, Karim, Waleed, or Shaimaa leads the day, while an air-conditioned vehicle handles the long drive. Expect a packed schedule, flexible stops, and a possible seafood lunch.

“The day trip to Alexandria was great fun. Mohammed was a great guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended”

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From Cairo: Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch - The long road north from Cairo
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From Cairo: Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch

10.Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 260 reviews · 11 hours · from $77

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria in a small group of up to 13 people. An Egyptologist guide leads you through the Catacombs, Serapeum, Roman Theatre, and Qaitbay Citadel, with a seafront seafood lunch and a short Library of Alexandria photo stop.

“After 1 hour delay in the morning everything was very nice,”

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Cairo: Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Bazar Guided Tour - Entering Salah El Din Citadel and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
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Cairo: Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Bazar Guided Tour

11.Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Bazar Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 176 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $36

Choose a 3 to 7-hour shared or private Cairo tour built around Salah El Din Citadel. Add the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo churches, Khan el-Khalili, or a VIP felucca ride. Guides such as Alaa, Aya, Taghreed, and Mo Fouaad are praised for clear history, patience, and flexible pacing.

“Beautiful experience! Our guide Alaa was very nice and kind. She explained us everything about the history of Cairo and give us some advice for the food. We had a great time together!”

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All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca - Seeing Khafre and Menkaure at Giza
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All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca

12.All Inclusive Full-Day Tour to Pyramids, Museum, mosque and Felucca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $39

This private 8 to 10-hour Cairo tour pairs the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with the Egyptian Museum, Al-Azhar Mosque, lunch, a camel ride, and a one-hour felucca sail. Guides such as Mimo, Zenab, Michael, Manar, and Amaal have been praised for clear history, flexible pacing, and helpful photographs. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“As a kid my bucket list consisted of visiting the seven ancient wonders of the world. In 2022 the only remaining wonder is the Pyramids of Giza, so naturally I booked a tour! Manar did not disappoint. She arrived early and we headed out on our journey. First stop, the Pyramids Read more”

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Visiting Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan Khalili - Saladin’s Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Mosque
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Visiting Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan Khalili

13.Visiting Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan Khalili

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · from $8

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, Saladin’s Citadel, the Muhammad Ali Mosque, and Khan El-Khalili. Private hotel transfers, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Check your package carefully, since guides, entrance fees, and lunch may cost extra.

“This tour is a great way to see the Museum, Citadel and Bazaar in one day. Our guide Essam Aly was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Having him explain the historical significance in the Museum and Citadel was great. It was a pleasure having Essam Ally being our guide for all of our 3 tours in Cairo.”

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Coptic Cairo Tour: Cave Church of Saint Simon and Old Cairo churches - Saint Barbara’s Church and the details you might miss
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Coptic Cairo Tour: Cave Church of Saint Simon and Old Cairo churches

14.Coptic Cairo Tour: Cave Church of Saint Simon and Old Cairo churches

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $8

Spend about four hours exploring Old Cairo’s Hanging Church, Saint Barbara’s Church, Saints Sergius and Bacchus, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Saint Simon’s Cave Church. You travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Guide service and lunch may be optional, so confirm what your $8 booking includes.

“The churches were so historic and interesting. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and showed us many things we would have surely missed on our own. He also let us add on two of the Egyptian museums at the last minute which was such a bonus and much appreciated. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo Tour - Tutankhamun and the Egyptian Museum
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Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

15.Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $147

Spend about eight hours exploring Cairo with a private English-speaking Egyptologist, hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, lunch, and entry to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Khan Al-Khalili, and Coptic Cairo. Guide Fawzy is specifically praised for clear history, shopping help, and flexible additions.

“Excellent tour of the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo and the Citadel with Fawzy. He gave just the right amount of info and assisted with shopping opportunities in the Khan El Khalili.”

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