Free tour
Discovering ancient history of Cairo - free walking tour
4.97
Excellent (102 ratings) Guru: Mahmoud
Registered on 11 December 2022
Hello, I’m Mahmoud I am a tour guide with 7 years of experience and I have a license from the Ministry of Tourism to practice the profession so I learned mostly information and knowledge about Pharos, Roman, Coptic and Islamic civilizations also the modern period.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Tour description
My place has always been Saladin Citadel (you will find me after the entry gate) so I know everything about the citadel of Saladin to take you on tour around different places in the castle area like:
- Mohamed Ali mosque
- The prison of the citadel for political prisoners
- The fantastic panorama view of the old city
- The Mosque of El Naser Mohamed Ebn Qaloun (Is the oldest one there)
- Solyman Pasha mosque
- Many stories about battles and massacres inside
I will give you knowledge and historical information about everything 😊
Wish the best for all and to have a great times in Egypt
Please note that
- The tour excludes the entrance fees to the Citadel area.
- The entrance fees ticket for Citadel of Saladin area cost 550 EGP and for students 275 EGP (accept only credit card)
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
27H6+99M, Al Abageyah, El Khalifa, Cairo Governorate 4252360, Egypt
the meeting point is after the tickets gate directly on the left side inside the citadel of Saladin and I’ll send to you the correct location on your WhatsApp if your booking number has What’s App.
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Outside visit
Citadel Saladin
Citadel of Saladin: is one from the famous castle in Egypt and Africa Saladin built this castle on El Mokatem mountain because this is the highest point in Cairo so he was want to control the capital and see any enemies from this area
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Outside visit
Mohamed Ali mosque
Mohamed Ali mosque Is on from the best mosques in the Middle East and Africa Established by order from Mohamed Ali and built in 18 years so is beautiful the outside constraints Ottoman style and inside baroque or French style
3
Outside visit
Al-Nasser Mohammed Ibn Kalawoun
El Nasar mosque is the oldest mosque in the citadel from the Mamlouks period is very unique mosque and had many details like beautiful columns and sundial
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour Reviews
4.97
Excellent (102 ratings) Generic
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Professionalism
4.97
Fun
4.90
Expression
4.94
Quality
4.92
Route
4.93
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour requires payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.
