Egyptian Museum Tour in Cairo with Old Cairo and Bazaar

This Egyptian Museum tour in Cairo pairs the city’s historic antiquities museum on Tahrir Square with the old Christian quarter of Old Cairo. The day closes with time at a traditional bazaar before you head back to your hotel.

What you will see

• The Egyptian Museum: opened in 1902, the pink neoclassical building holds statues, sarcophagi, jewellery and everyday objects covering thousands of years of pharaonic history. It is one of the oldest archaeological museums in the Middle East.
• Old Cairo: the historic Christian quarter, known for the Hanging Church, the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga) and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, all within a compact walled area.
• The bazaar: a chance to stroll, look at local crafts and take a tea break before the drive back.

Good to know

You decide how much is included: a private car with driver only, a car with guide, the guide plus entry tickets, or the full option with lunch. With a guide, the museum visit focuses on the highlights of a collection far too large to see in a single day.

The churches of Old Cairo are active places of worship, so cover shoulders and knees and keep your voice low during services. Photography rules inside the museum can change, so check on arrival. Comfortable shoes are a good idea, as Old Cairo is best explored on foot through narrow lanes.

If you are short on time, this is an easy way to see the city’s ancient and medieval sides in one day without planning transport yourself.