Cairo: Private Half-Day Local Market and Souq Tour
ID: GYG388872-704400
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Join this insider shopping tour that takes you to traditional markets off the beaten track but also the oldest bazaar in Cairo, Khan el-Khalili.
Start your shopping tour at the El Ghorya market and watch a traditional Tannoura dance show. Then, stroll through Gamalia street and pass by El Azhar mosque and Bab Zuwayla, one of three remaining gates of the walls of Cairo. Your next stop is El Mosky, a big market combining all kinds of products such as home utensils and clothes.
Move to Khan el Khalili, the oldest and most prestigious market of Cairo. Built over the tombs of the Fatimid caliphs, the bazaar features oriel windows overlooking the streets, and many public water fountains made from copper. Find exotic items here in the heart of Cairo such as spices, perfumes, jewelry, and all sorts of souvenirs.
Stop for lunch at a kushari restaurant and try one of the most common Egyptian meals. It is made of rice, macaroni, and lentils, and topped with a spiced tomato and garlic sauce, and garnished with chickpeas, and crispy fried onions.
Highlights
- Visit 4 different bazaars, including Khan al-Khalili and the Tent Market
- Learn essential bargaining skills from your private guide
- Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private transfers
- Try one of the most traditional Egyptian dishes for lunch, Kushari
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
