Islamic Cairo Walking Tour: Khan el Khalili, Al-Azhar Mosque

Cairo Walking tour across its Islamic quarter to visit the amazing Al Muizz street which have the greatest concentration of Islamic medieval architecture along both its sides. The tour includes the Khan El Khalili Bazaar and Al Azhar mosque.

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   Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah

   2 hours

   This tour is a walking tour that will take your through Islamic quarter of Cairo. After picking up from your hotel you will be driven through the streets of Cairo to the beginning of Al Muizz street. Entering from one of its main gates Bab El Fotouh you will walk through this open air museum which is approximately one kilometre long. Many monuments including mosques, sabeel's (water serving plass for passers by) and kuttabs the traditional schools at that time. Traditional baths and Islamic old Cairo gates like Bab El Fotouh, Bab El Nasr and Bab Zeweila. The tour then takes you to Khan El Khalili Bazaar which is located in the alley ways stemming from Al Muizz street.

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   Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar

   1 hour

   The Khan El Khalili is an old of the oldest markets in Egypt. Cross the street to walk to the other part of Al Muizz street and see Al Azhar Mosque one of the main fundamental Islamic mosques in the whole Islamic world. Continue the tour to Ghoria where you will see Bab Zewiela gate and a close distance by is the Khaimia or tent maker bazaar.

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   Al-Azhar Mosque

   20 min

   The tour will lead to Al Azhar mosque one of the most prominent mosques for teaching of Islam

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.