Private Guided Tour The Churches of Coptic Cairo.
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Is Private Guided Tour The Churches of Coptic Cairo. worth booking?
Private Guided Tour The Churches of Coptic Cairo. is a 5-hour experience in Giza, Egypt, from $25 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 15 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (15)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $25 per person
You will be picked up from the hotel to visit the Coptic Cairo where you can see some churches like the hanging church which dates back to the 7 century built on the top of one of the towers of the Roman fortress. Then y
What you get
- A professional Tour Guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All taxes and service charge
About this experience
You will be picked up from the hotel to visit the Coptic Cairo where you can see some churches like the hanging church which dates back to the 7 century built on the top of one of the towers of the Roman fortress. Then you continue to see St George church also built on a tower of the same fortress and has a circular shape. You will explore the Crept Church or St Sergios church which has the cave where the holy family had as a shelter or a hidden place from the Romans at that time. You will visit St Barbara church which was built in the 5th or the 6th century. You will see the unique synagogue in the place of Ben Ezra. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found. Then you will be driven to see the Monastery of St Simon which has 7 churches the most important are the summer and the winter churches, both were dug in the mountain having the shape of caves.
What's included
Included
- A professional Tour Guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All taxes and service charge
Not included
- Gratuities
- Extra charge for the hotels far from the centre of Cairo like the 6 of October and the New Cairo
What you'll see and do
The Hanging Church
The construction of the church dates back to 690 AD. While the first mention of the church dates back to the year 831 AD. Patriarch Ibrahim rebuilt and restored the church in 975 AD, and it has witnessed many restoration operations throughout its history. While its antiquities, which are no longer usable, were kept in the Coptic Museum, due to their historical and archaeological importance.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Holy Monastery of St. George
The Church of St. George is a Greek Orthodox church within the Babylon Fortress in Coptic Cairo. It is part of the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of St George under the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and all Africa. The church dates back to the 10th century (or earlier). The current structure was rebuilt following a 1904 fire, construction was finished in 1909.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Coptic Church of St. Barbara
It was originally dedicated to Abu Kir and Yohanna (or Ss. Cyrus and John). When the remains of St. Barbara were brought here, a separate sanctuary was built. Thus, there are now two separate churches that were built on this location. Athanasius, a wealthy scribe and a secretary of Abdel-Aziz Ibn Marwan (governor of Egypt between 685 and 705 AD), had built the church. A door found during one of the church's many restorations could date as early as the 4th century. Between 1072 and 1073, the church was fully restored to house the relics of Saint Barbara. These relics remain to this day. The church was damaged again by a fire during the 12th century. The church was most recently renovated extensively between 1910 and 1922, when the khurus, a transverse room preceding the sanctuary, was sacrificed in order to allow more space.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church is traditionally believed to have been built on the spot where the Holy Family, Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus Christ, rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. They may have lived here while Joseph worked at the fortress. The church is of significant historical importance, and in fact, it is where many patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected. The first to be elected here was Patriarch Isaac (681-692) It is the episcopal church of Cairo, and it was the episcopal See of Masr (the district of Old Cairo) that replaced the former See of Babylon. Many bishops of the See were consecrated in the Church until the reign of Patriarch Christodulus (1047–1077).
30 minutes here · Admission included
Synagogue Ben Ezra
The founding date of the Ben Ezra Synagogue is not known, although there is good evidence from documents found in the geniza that it predates 882 CE and is probably pre-Islamic. In 882, the patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria sold a church and its grounds to a group of Jews, and some 19th-century scholars have assumed that this was the origin of Ben Ezra. However, the buyers were followers of the Talmudic Academies in Babylonia, and Ben Ezra was a congregation that observed the teachings of the rival Talmudic Academies in Syria Palaestina. Modern scholars agree that the 882 land sale was to a rival synagogue.
30 minutes here · Admission included
St Simon the Tanner Monastery
Nestled at the heart of Mokattam Mountain in southeastern Cairo, St. Simon Monastery, also known as The Cave Church, is one of the largest churches not only in Egypt but also in the Middle East. The Cave Church is located in an area known as the Zabbaleen city, meaning literally ‘garbage city’. This city has the largest population of garbage collectors and recyclers in Cairo. The Cave church was built in commemoration of St. Simon who lived towards the end of the 10th century during the rule of Fatimid Caliph Al-Mui’zz. St. Simon worked in tanning which is a well-known craft to this very day.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Giza
Tahrir square in downtown in front of KFC
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Tahrir square in downtown in front of KFC
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Egyptravel Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $25 to $105
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Guided Tour The Churches of Coptic Cairo.: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Giza.
How much does Private Guided Tour The Churches of Coptic Cairo. cost?
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Prices start at $25 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Giza usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Guided Tour The Churches of Coptic Cairo. take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Giza is not rushed.
Is Private Guided Tour The Churches of Coptic Cairo. worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 15 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Giza, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Guided Tour The Churches of Coptic Cairo.?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Guided Tour The Churches of Coptic Cairo. suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Private Guided Tour The Churches of Coptic Cairo.?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Giza can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Giza and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Guided Tour The Churches of Coptic Cairo. start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Giza within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Giza?
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On Outty we rank every Giza experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pyramids Sphinx Camel ATV Bike Shopping and Nile Dinner Cruise, Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum Nile Felucca or Bazaar. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Giza?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Giza?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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