With a history that echoes through the ages, it’s no wonder that visitors are enchanted by Cairo. The Essential Free Tour Cairo has been designed with all types of visitors in mind, from first-timers who want to see all of the main landmarks to those who wish to dive even further into Cairo’s history and discover its best-kept secrets. Most tours will begin around the spectacular Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Behind these walls lies a treasure trove of priceless artifacts. Here your guide will elaborate on the museum’s history as well as some of its prized exhibits, including the gold mask of Tutankhamun and the Narmer Palette. Whether you are a history buff or not, this museum cannot fail to captivate your imagination and is an absolute must-see when visiting Cairo.

After uncovering Cairo’s ancient past, guests on the Essential Free Tour Cairo will find out more about its recent history with a stop off at Liberation Square (Tahrir Square), the scene of many protests and events over the years, including the 2011 Egyptian Revolution and 1919 demonstration against the British. From here, guests will wander to the spectacularly ornate Abdeen Palace, a former royal residence. As they make their way through Cairo’s bustling streets, they will come across some incredible buildings, such as the Museum of Muslim Art, which claims to hold the largest collection of Islamic art in the world, and the stunning Al-Azhar Mosque, located in the historic Islamic core of Cairo. This breathtaking mosque was one of the first to be built in Cairo nearly a millennia ago and is among the oldest universities in the world.

During this tour, guests will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in everyday life in Cairo. On this tour, your guide will take you on a stroll down some of the oldest in Cairo, with the largest collection of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world, including mosques, madrasas, and hammams, as well as Bab Zuweila, the medieval gate to the walled city. Following this exploration is a trip into some bazaars, where guests will be able to experience the sights and sounds of Cairo’s oldest markets, admire the wealth of products for sale, and smell the fragrance of traditional Arabian coffee. Feel free to ask your guide as many questions as you wish. And, of course, all participants on the tour will come away with a host of tips and recommendations for the rest of their stay.