Half-Day Islamic Cairo Private Tour with Pickup

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Appreciate works of Islamic architecture; Ahmad-Ibn Tulun Mosque is one of the largest mosques built in Islamic Egypt

See the influence which Islam had had on Cairo - which stretches far wider than just the Mosques

Entrance to all sites is included

Hotel pick up and drop off and round trip transport are included

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Blue Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–76 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Meals or personal extras
Not included: Tipping & Gratuities (not compulsory)

Itinerary

Mosque of Ibn Tulun

45 min Admission included

The second oldest mosque still standing in Cairo, Ibn Tulun Mosque, was built between AD 876 and 879 and modeled on the Kaaba in Mecca (Saudi Arabia). At the time it was built, it was the largest mosque in existence.The Mosque was built by Al Amir Ahmed Ibn Tulun, founder of the Tulunid Dynasty. The mosque is known for its varied gypsum ornamentation and engravings. It has a unique minaret with staircase from the outside.
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)

one hour Admission included

The museum was founded in 1937 in two ancient residences, the Beit el-Kiridiliya from 1632 and the Beit Amna Bent Salim from 1540. In the museum, you will come across the private collection of Major Gayer-Anderson besides furniture, glassware, crystal, carpets, silks and embroidered Arab costumes. Several rooms on the third floor have been reconstructed to house the collections.
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

45 min Admission included

One of the finest examples of Mameluke architecture in the world, Sultan Hassan Mosque is a vision of Arabic artistry with an abundance of stalactite detailing and intricate arabesque features. It was built in 1356-63 for Sultan Hassan Ibn Mohammed Ibn Qalawoun in the 14th century as a mosque and school for the four Islamic doctrines. It covers an area of 7,906 meter square, with a 38-meter high entrance - the most splendid entrance of Islamic monuments in Egypt..

The exterior, with its large areas of stone, is reminiscent of an ancient Egyptian temple. The massive main doorway at the north corner is almost 26 meters high, and the minaret at the south corner is the tallest in Cairo at 81.5 meters.
Al-Azhar Mosque

45 min Admission included

It is the first mosque of Fatimide Cairo, built by Jawhar Al-Sekelli, commander of the armies of Al-Mo’ez le Din Allah. The mosque has three minarets, one if which is a twin minaret from the age of Sultan Al Ghoury.

After the visit our tour guide will take you back to your hotel or residence in Cairo - Otherwise you can stay at the Khan El Khalili area to wander this area at your convenience.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Cairo Marriott Hotel
Desert Moon
Ultra Loaloa Nile Maadi Hotel
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Hotel
Oasis Hotel Heliopolis
Helio Cairo Hotel
Royal Marshal Hotel
Tiba Pyramids Hotel
Pharoah's Palace hotel
Regency Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Cairo

and 149 more pickup points

We pick you up and Drop you off from: Your Hotel in Cairo, Train Station, or Cairo Airport

Using your ticket

Please read carefully the details and show it to your guide before starting the tour

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.