Khan el-Khalili Bazaar Free Walking Tour

Overview of the tour in Cairo

On our tour we will see Old Islamic Cairo landmarks and here's a brief of our itinerary, Starting with al-Azhar Mosque as a resplendent congregation and the oldest Islamic University for Religious Studies receiving International Students every year. Built by Jawhar al-Siqilli in 972 in the time of Sultan al-Moez after Cairo became the capital of the Fatimid Caliphate Its name from al-Zahraa meaning the shining one title for Fatimah the daughter of Prophet Muhammad.

Then we will see the al-Hussein Mosque and the mausoleum of imam Hussein ibn Ali and Fatima daughter of Prophet Muhammad built in 1154 Some Shia Muslims believe holly Husayn's head is buried in

Also, we will go by Khan el-Khalili Bazaar built in 1382 by Jaharkas al-Khalili in the time of Sultan Barquq after he demolished the Fatimid mausoleum Khan consider multi floors stores with caravanserai inns for merchants around the inner peristyle courtyard to store goods and the upper floor as living quarters

Then going by al-Moez Street to discover Qalawun Complex built by Sultan al-Mansur Qalawun in 1284 includes the hospital bipartisan school mausoleum Its a major monument of Islamic Mamluk architecture

On arrival

You will find me in front of the American University in Cairo.

Things to note

Important Notes: Please provide a valid Mobile Number contains WhatsApp alongside with your reservation to send you the Meeting Point location. The Tour doesn't include entrance ticket fees for Qalawun Complex 3 Dollars. You can ask to visit other places also, and we will help you with that.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.