The 4 Best Private Castle Tours in Cairo

1.Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 741 reviews · 8 hours · from $85Our pick

Spend eight hours with a private Egyptologist guide and driver visiting the Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Old Cairo’s churches and synagogue, and Khan el-Khalili. Guides such as Essam, Malaka, Yahya, and Kongo are noted for clear storytelling, flexible pacing, and helpful shopping advice. Lunch, entrance fees, hotel pickup, and transport are included.

“What a wonderful day we had in Old Cairo! Our guide, Essam, was simply wonderful! He had so much information to share with us, was so very kind, and had us laughing all day long! We appreciated the care he took at showing us around. The bus and driver were great and very comfortable.”

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2.6 Hour Private Tour in Giza Pyramids, Citadel and Coptic Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $30Best value

Spend about six hours with a private Egyptologist, air-conditioned transport, WiFi, and hotel pickup. Visit the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Hanging Church, Abu Serga, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. A 30-minute camel ride is included, while admission fees and lunch need clarification before booking.

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3.2 Day Pyramid, Sakkara, Memphis, Museum, and Citadel Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $619

You’ll tour Cairo and its ancient sites with a private Egyptologist guide and modern vehicle. Expect Tutankhamun’s treasures, a one-hour felucca ride, Old Cairo, Khan El Khalili, the Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, and Memphis. Hotel pickup, entrance tickets, lunches, Wi-Fi, and soft drinks are included.

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4.Private Tour in Cairo Citadel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $39

Start with hotel pickup at 8:00 am and spend about three hours exploring Saladin’s Cairo Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque. Your private Egyptologist can shape the visit around your interests, with optional museums and historic buildings. Transport, bottled water, and hotel drop-off are included, while the $10 Citadel entrance fee is extra.

“The tour was great. They picked us up from the hotel and the tour took about 3 hours. The guide, Hoda, was very helpful and courteous. She explained everything and answered our questions. She spoke English well and clearly. She also gave Read more”

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