Experience the best of downtown Cairo on this 4-hour walking tour. Explore Zamalek Island, Liberation Square, and iconic 19th-century architecture. Finish with a delicious Egyptian dinner.
- Zamalek (Gezira Island) - Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo for this downtown Cairo half-day tour with Egyptian dinner in the center of the city and drive you to Zamalek Island, where you’ll spend the late afternoon exploring the best of this scenic city. Journey into the historical backstreets and bustling boulevards as you follow your guide on this informative walking tour. Wander through the Attabah district and stroll past the Old Opera Square as you listen to your guide share insider info on Cairo.
- Liberation Square (Midan El-Tahreer) - Cross the Nile River, where scenic views lead to the site of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution in Liberation Square (Midan Tahrir). Stationed among 19th and 20th century buildings, this historical site proved the birthplace of freedom in recent times. Your guide will point out local graffiti and explain its significance. Take in street theater as you wander through this popular spot for locals and foreigners to gather. At the end of your tour, make your way to a local Egyptian restaurant, where you’ll enjoy traditional dishes like koshari (rice, lentils, chili sauce and onions) or falafel. Your friendly guide will return you with a full belly to your original starting point where you’ll depart with a deeper understanding of the culture, history and city sites that make Cairo a destination for travelers.
- All taxes & service charge included.
- Complimentary bottled water during the trip.
- Enjoy a local drink.
- Savor a local food dinner.
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites covered.
- Expert guidance from a multilingual Egyptologist.
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service.
- Comfortable transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
Take part in our incredible half-day walking tour in downtown Cairo that lasts four hours and showcases the city’s most impressive highlights. Stroll along the city streets with your personable tour guide in the late afternoon, beginning your journey at Zamalek Island where the charm of the old city meets its modern counterpart. Experience the vibrancy of Liberation Square (Midan Tahrir) and marvel at the newly adorned graffiti while you immerse yourself in the street theater set against a backdrop of grand 19th-century architecture. Your guide will illuminate the significance of the sights you encounter along your walk. Culminate your exploration with a mouth-watering, authentic Egyptian meal at a local eatery.
- recommended for travelers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.