Khan el-Khalili Tour: Half Day in Cairo’s Old Bazaar

This private Khan el-Khalili tour is a 4-hour morning visit to Cairo’s most famous market, with a guide and transfers from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. It is a good introduction to the old city for first-time visitors.

What you will see

Khan el-Khalili has been a trading hub in the heart of Islamic Cairo for centuries. Your guide leads you through its maze of covered lanes and small squares, past stalls selling spices, lanterns, textiles, brass and silver work. You learn how the market grew around medieval caravanserais and see the historic gates and mosques nearby. There is time to sit at one of the traditional cafés for mint tea and watch daily life go by.

• Covered lanes and craft stalls of the bazaar
• Historic buildings in the surrounding streets
• A traditional café stop (drinks at your own cost)

Good to know

The tour runs every day from 8 am to 12 pm. A guide, entry fees, a bottle of water, taxes and transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle are included.

Shopping is optional and at your own expense; prices in the bazaar are usually negotiated, and your guide can give you tips. Mornings are quieter than evenings, which makes this Khan el-Khalili tour pleasant for walking and photos. Wear comfortable shoes and keep valuables close in busy lanes.