Historical Mosques of Cairo: A Guided Journey through Timeless Religious Sites
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Embark on a guided journey through time as you explore the historical mosques of Cairo. Marvel at the architectural grandeur and embrace the tranquillity of these spiritual sanctuaries.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Al-Azhar Mosque - Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour,
    Al-Azhar Mosque romanized: al-Jāmiʿ al-ʿAzhar, lit. ’The Resplendent Congregational Mosque’), known simply in Egypt as al-Azhar, is an Egyptian mosque in Islamic Cairo. Al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid dynasty commissioned its construction for the newly established capital city in 970. Its name is usually thought to derive from az-Zahrāʿ (meaning “the shining one”), a title given to Fatimah. It was the first mosque established in Cairo
  • Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - The (Sayyidna)-Hussein Mosque Egyptian Arabic: جامع سيدنا الحسين) is a mosque and mausoleum originally built in 1154, then later reconstructed in 1874. The mosque is located in Cairo, Egypt, near the Khan El-Khalili bazaar in the area known as Al-Hussain.

It is considered to be one of the holiest Islamic sites in Egypt and named after Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussain ibn Ali. Some Shia Muslims believe that Hussain’s head is buried on the grounds of the mosque where the mausoleum is located today and considered to be what is left of the Fatimid architecture in the building

  • Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a monumental mosque and madrassa located in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was considered remarkable for its massive size and innovative architectural components, and is still considered one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo today

  • Cairo Citadel - The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. At the time of its construction, it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time.[1] It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.

  • Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As - The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As (Arabic: جامع عمرو بن العاص‎), also called the Mosque of Amr, was originally built in 641–642 AD, as the center of the newly founded capital of Egypt, Fustat. The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa.[1] Through the twentieth century, it was the fourth largest mosque in the Islamic world.[2]

The location for the mosque was the site of the tent of the commander of the Muslim army, general Amr ibn al-As. One corner of the mosque contains the tomb of his son, ‘Abd Allah ibn ‘Amr ibn al-‘As. Due to extensive reconstruction over the centuries nothing of the original building remains, but the rebuilt Mosque is a prominent landmark and can be seen in what today is known as Old Cairo. It is an active mosque with a devout congregation, and when prayers are not taking place, it is also open to visitors and tourists.

  • Mosque of Muhammad Ali - Mohamed Ali Mosque that has been considered one of the most beautful mosque in Cairo it also know as the Alabaster Mosque because its outer walls has been Covered by Alabaster Stone
  • Al Rifai Mosque - Then Followed by another big famous Mosque Which is Al-Rifa’i Mosque The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. This was part of a vast campaign by the 19th century rulers of Egypt to both associate themselves with the perceived glory of earlier periods in Egypt‘s Islamic history and modernize the city.
    Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Entry Fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Personal Items
  • Tipping
  • Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional)
Additional Information

Experience the magic of Cairo’s history with our guided tour package, ‘Explore The Historical Mosques In Cairo’. This is an unforgettable journey that takes you through some of the most ancient and fascinating religious sites in Egypt. Marvel at the architectural grandeur and embrace the tranquillity of these spiritual sanctuaries, each with its own unique story dating back centuries. Tailored to provide you with insightful knowledge about Cairo’s vibrant past, this tour is a must for history buffs and cultural enthusiasts alike.

Location
Autobus Gharab El Delta
Al Kasr Al Aini
Cancellation Policy

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

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August_h
Mar 6, 2024
Mosque tour of Cairo - The tour amazing, yes. What set this apart from any other tour was our guide Yousef and our driver (apologies, I didn’t catch his name). We felt so comfortable the entire day, and it felt less like a tour and more like hanging out with your (extremely knowledgeable) long lost cousin. From explaining the history of each site, answering our questions about anything and everything, recommending food, making sure we were comfortable, and being very funny, Yousef was the highlight of our day. I was so sad I didn’t book a tour with him every day of our visit!! Highly, HIGHLY recommend and will be telling everyone I know to request this tour.
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Powellp04
Apr 5, 2023
Enlightening - We really enjoyed this your! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and took the best pictures! It’s definitely a must see!
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Frederick_p
Mar 14, 2023
Essam the magnificent !! - Essam was a superb guide, I can’t imagine a better one. His knowledge was incredible and his dedication to ensuring we had an outstanding tour was second to none. He has my highest recommendation
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Qualityoftravel
Mar 13, 2023
Excellent tour of Historical Mosques - Our guide, Essam, was wonderful! His wealth of knowledge and love for his country was evident with every moment of our tour. This was our first time in Egypt, and being unfamiliar, not only with the language, but also with the customs and rich history of Egypt, we could have been overwhelmed. Essam quickly put us at ease, and clearly was able to relate the fascinating Islamic history of this country while we toured the mosques. He has our highest possible recommendation for any tour in Cairo.
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Fatemaa534
Feb 9, 2023
Excellent - Had an amazing experience seeing the most beautiful mosques of Cairo. The tour guide Sayed Mahmoud was amazing and had a very detailed explanation of everything and he was very friendly and compassionate. Would definitely recommend 10/10.
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S_z
Dec 26, 2022
Excellent tour—our guide went above and beyond - This tour was fantastic. Not only did we to visit the great mosques of Cairo but we were to experience the Friday prayer at Al-Azhar with our highly informative and resourceful guide, Marwa—one of the real highlights of our trip. Intellectually and spiritually stimulating. Highly recommended.
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I7344qnlisas
Mar 11, 2022
You are lost without a guide! - Today we had an amazing day with our guide Sayed Mahmoud in Cairo! He showed us some nice and interesting places. Sayed could answer all our questions and was very helpful. Having a driver made everything easy for us. We can highly recommend this tour guide! Without him we would have been lost in Cairo
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Syed
Oct 14, 2017
The tour was amazing. Ismail was... - <p>The tour was amazing. Ismail was punctual, very knowledgable and flexible with the iteniary. Honestly some of the in depth knowledge he holds in regards to islamic cairo was amazing to behold. I have no hesitation in recommending this tour. <br/> P.s. thank for a lovely day.</p>
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