Downtown Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
If you’ve taken a history lesson or watched the new in the last few years, you’ll know that every corner of downtown Cairo has a story to tell. It’s our job to help tell those stories, and give you a local Cairo experience you won’t soon forget.
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Highlights
- Wander through local icons of ancient and modern history, including Liberation Square
- Witness Revolution graffiti, with your local guide providing context and explanations of the messages
- Indulge in a local dinner of Koshary, Egyptian falafel, and ice cream
- Explore downtown Cairo’s classic architecture, like Cairo Opera House
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point:
1st pick-up
Timing: 4:30 pm pick up Giza –Barceló Hotel (229 Al Ahram Street, Giza - El Cairo)
2nd pick-up
Timing: 5:30 pm pick up Dokki – King Hotel
(King Hotel reception, 20 Abdel Rahim Sabry Street, Dokki, Cairo)
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- Starting time: 4.30 PM, 5.30 PM
- Ending point:
1st Drop off,
Timing: 9:30 pm Dokki – King Hotel
2nd Drop off,
Timing: 10:00 pm Giza, Barceló Hotel.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, local dinner, transportation to/from downtown Cairo.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, additional food and drink, tips / gratuities for guide.
Get to know the real Cairo on this downtown Cairo walking tour. For the next four hours, you’ll experience Cairo the way locals do, and see the city from their perspective.
We’ll start our Cairo tour at New Opera Square in Zamalek, winding our way through Cairo’s ancient and recent history, emerging, fittingly, at Old Opera Square near Attaba.
From the city’s most beautiful bridge spanning the Nile, we’ll head towards Liberation Square, which hosted many events during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, and is a significant landmark in the city’s modern history.
In addition to the beautiful 19th and 20th Century architecture featured in downtown Cairo, our walking tour will allow you to check out modern artwork in the form of graffiti. Typically, this graffiti expresses locals’ views towards the Revolution and various political parties. In this area, every corner has its own story to tell, with most intersections featuring a statue of an important historical figure. Not to worry - your local guide will help fill in any gaps to give you better context for what you’re seeing.
To cap off our local Cairo walking tour, we’ll indulge in a local dish: Koshary, in an authentic local restaurant. Koshary is a mix of rice, pasta, lentils, fried onions, and chili sauce, and is one of our faves. You’ll also have the chance to try Egyptian falafel and ice cream before the night is through, giving you a full taste of local life here, in just four short hours!
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, local dinner, transportation to/from downtown Cairo.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, additional food and drink, tips / gratuities for guide.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: Please confirm the tour 24 hours before departure on this number +2 01096811067
Additional Information: Please indicate at time of booking which meeting point you would like to be picked up at.
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Local contact
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