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Overview

Old Cairo is best seen on foot, in the narrow lanes where Egypt's Christian story has been kept alive for nearly 2,000 years. On this private walking tour your Egyptologist leads you through Coptic Cairo, the oldest Christian quarter in the country. You step into the Hanging Church, suspended over a Roman fortress gate, visit the church where tradition says the Holy Family sheltered, and see the Ben Ezra Synagogue, all within a few quiet, walkable streets. The pace is slow and the stories are the point. Comfortable shoes matter more than anything here. Lunch is included, and the route is gentle and mostly flat. Ideal for travelers who prefer atmosphere and history over a checklist, and who like to actually walk a place.

Pickup Information

Please share your hotel name and address when booking. Your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time. This is a walking tour through Coptic Cairo with significant walking on uneven surfaces. Comfortable walking shoes and modest dress recommended (covered shoulders and knees for religious sites).

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

Mandarin-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Coptic Cairo
You enter through the old Roman gate of Babylon Fortress, its round towers still standing, and the modern city falls away. Your guide walks you to the Hanging Church, named for the way it hangs over the gate's passage, its wooden roof shaped like the hull of an ark. A few steps on is the Church of St. Sergius, built above the cave where the Holy Family is said to have rested, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest in Egypt. Lunch at a local spot is included. Flat, shaded lanes make this an easy walk.
Duration: 300 mins

Inclusion

Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide

All entrance fees to Coptic Cairo sites (Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, St. Sergius Church)

Lunch

All Fees and Taxes

In-vehicle air conditioning

Walking tour of the Coptic Quarter (approximately 5 hours)

Exclusion

Personal expenses, souvenirs, and anything not listed as included

Gratuities for guide (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Egypt Day Tours

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