Old Cairo Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Manial Palace
You can study the exhibits at Manial Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Cairo. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Coptic Museum
Rich with history, Coptic Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
The Hanging Church
Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at The Hanging Church. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a stop at Ben Ezra Synagogue. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Monastery and Church of St. George
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a stop at Monastery and Church of St. George. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Babylon Fortress
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a trip to Babylon Fortress. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Activities
VIP 4-hours private Islamic Mosque Coptic Cairo & Khan el-Khalili
Cairo By Big Bus full day From Hurghada (Pyramids-sphinx-Egyptian Museum-Lunch)
4-Hours Half-Day Tour Coptic Churches and Cave church and Garbage City
Private Tour Egyptian museum ,Hanging Church & Castle Saladin including lunch
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Private Guided Tour
Private Tour to Museum of Egyptian Civilization And Citadel
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Cairo
Oula
If you're spending some time in Oula, First Mall Cairo and Giza Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Garden City
Some popular features of Garden City include its restaurants and museums. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Qasr El Nil Bridge or Tahrir Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Qasr an-Nil
While visiting Qasr an-Nil, you might make a stop by sights like Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum.
Abdin
While visiting Abdin, you might make a stop by sights like Abdin Palace and Sixth of October Bridge.
Al Duqqi
You'll enjoy the museums and live music in Al Duqqi. You might want to make time for a stop at Agricultural Museum or Mr & Mrs Mahmoud Khalil Museum.
Downtown Cairo
The interesting museums and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Cairo. A stop by Talaat Harb Street or Midan Talaat Harb might round out your trip.