Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan in Giza, Egypt
Giza, Egypt

Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan

Outty Ranking 76 4.5 · 145 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $15
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76/100

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Traveler rating

4.5/5

Based on 145 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan worth booking?

Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan is a 8-hour experience in Giza, Egypt, from $15 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 145 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
76 / 100
Rating
4.5/5 (145)
Duration
8 hours
From
$15 per person

Experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Egypt with our Cairo City Tour. Our Guide on site will lead you through the famed Egyptian Museum Citadel, home to an extensive collection of ancient artifacts and exquisite royal mummies. Submerge yourself in Egypt's historic charm as you explore the grand Citadel, a spectacular medieval Islamic-era fortification offering panoramic vistas of the cityscape. Treat yourself to a sensory feast as you wander through the bustling Old Market of Khan Kkalili, where you can purchase unique souvenirs, aromatic spices, and handcrafted goods. Prepare for a day filled with cultural enlightenment and extraordinary sights.

What you get

    About this experience

    Experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Egypt with our Cairo City Tour. Our Guide on site will lead you through the famed Egyptian Museum Citadel, home to an extensive collection of ancient artifacts and exquisite royal mummies. Submerge yourself in Egypt's historic charm as you explore the grand Citadel, a spectacular medieval Islamic-era fortification offering panoramic vistas of the cityscape. Treat yourself to a sensory feast as you wander through the bustling Old Market of Khan Kkalili, where you can purchase unique souvenirs, aromatic spices, and handcrafted goods. Prepare for a day filled with cultural enlightenment and extraordinary sights.

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel Pickup & Drop Off
    • All Transfers in Private AC latest model Vehicle
    • Guide on site ( If option selected )
    • Lunch (Local Egyptian food)( If option selected )
    • Entry Fees ( If option selected )
    • Bottle of water

    Not included

    • Tipping

    What you'll see and do

    1. Cairo

      Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour

      60 minutes here

    2. Citadel of Saladin

      The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin (Arabic: قلعة صلاح الدين‎ Qalaʿat Salāḥ ad-Dīn) is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. At the time of its construction, it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time. It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

      The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms. Built in 1901 by the Italian construction company Garozzo-Zaffarani to a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the edifice is one of the largest museums in the region. As of March 2019, the museum is open to the public. In 2020 the museum is due to be superseded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.

      180 minutes here · Admission not included

    4. Mosque of Muhammad Ali

      one of the most beautiful mosque in Cairo it`s located inside the Citadel of Cairo

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    5. Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar

      Khan el-Khalili (Arabic: خان الخليلي‎) is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. The bazaar district is one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.

      120 minutes here

    6. Cairo

      Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza

      60 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Giza

    Giza

    Meeting point

    Giza

    Cairo

    Meeting point

    Giza

    Giza

    Meeting point

    Giza

    Giza

    Meeting point

    Giza

    Giza

    Meeting point

    Giza

    Cairo

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Giza

    Ends at

    Cairo

    Ends at

    Giza

    Ends at

    Giza

    Ends at

    Giza

    Ends at

    Cairo

    Options you can book

    • Tour + Lunch

      Tour + Lunch Pickup included

    • Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees

      Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees Pickup included

    • Only Private Car With Driver

      Only Private Car With Driver Pickup included

    • Private Car + Tour Guide

      Private Car + Tour Guide Pickup included

    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 30 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    EMO TOURS EGYPT

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 145 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Pace and timing

    4 mentions

    Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    145 verified traveler reviews for Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Mldthompson · September 2026

    Excellent Tour

    Notified the night before the tour of pick up time and location confirmed. Pick up was perfectly organised with a text being received just before the car arrived. Our guide - Hassan Karem and driver - Mahmoud Khalid were excellent. Hassan was very knowledgeable and helpful and did a good job in promoting both Cairo and Egypt as a holiday destination. Mahmoud was a brilliant driver and I take my hat off to him driving in the traffic, which needs to be seen to be believed. Tour included stops at the new Egyptian museum, the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Muhammad Ali and Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar. There was also stops at an oils shop and a papyrus shop where you are under no obligation to buy anything. At all stops we were accompanied by Hassan who provided the history and showed us round all the key spots to ensure we saw everything. Time to explore on your own is also provided and this was sufficient to ensure you saw what you wanted. In all a very worthwhile trip which I would recommend.

    via Tripadvisor

    Bret_R · October 2025

    A fantastic cultural learning experience.

    Our tour guide Ahmed was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The driver Sayed bravely and safely piloted us through the crazy Cairo traffic. I think the highlight of the trip was the visit to the two mosques in the citadel, along with the friendly discussion with Ahmed about the cultural and religious beliefs and practices. A wonderful learning experience. As expected, the Egyptian museum was fascinating, made even better with Ahmed’s insightful explanation of what we were seeing. The Khan el-Khalili Bazaar was interesting, but pretty much full of the Chinese mass-produced trinkets you can find at any tourist spot. The highlight here was enjoying a Turkish coffee break with Ahmad and watching the crowds go by.

    via Viator

    Daria_D · April 2025

    No point in getting a guide who doesn’t know anything

    Our guide, a woman (Iman? Didn’t get her name properly) who brought her younger sister along, had basically no knowledge about the artifacts at the museums, she also did not explain anything about the citadel or the mosque we visited. Our guide did not speak English well, it was such a bad tour in terms of learning anything about the culture and history of country. I would not recommend this tour, there was no point in spending money for a guide who wasn’t able to tell us anything. The driver on the other hand was pretty good.

    via Viator

    N2582PQamberj · April 2025

    It was okay

    Overall trip was cool BUT a few things I didn’t like- driver didn’t hold a sign in the hotel lobby like the instructions said they would, instead he waited outside but we didn’t know that. He walked inside and saw my partner and I all ready for the trip but didn’t say anything. Just walked to the reception desk, spoke to the hotel reception man and walked back out. We contacted them on WhatsApp and he was there the whole time. Said we had to tip later him for waiting that long for us. Driver was very pushy with the tips. We tipped out of being pressured, not out of gratitude. They took us to the ‘oil factory’ which lured us into making us buy perfume/ oils which is a minimum of $40USD. I tried telling the man no thank you but he didn’t take no for an answer. They also took us to the papyrus institute, was cool to learn about papyrus but they also tried to make us buy their items. Felt very uncomfortable in both places. These two options were NOT on the itinerary. As for the guide, he was a very lovely man. Very funny and outgoing man. Knowledgeable but hard to understand most of the time in English.

    via Tripadvisor

    Monika_K · February 2025

    Egypt Trip

    We booked this tour and Hala was our tour guide. She was wonderful. We started at the Khan el Khalili in the morning for shopping before it got busy, then we went to the Mosque, the Citadel, and had lunch which was great. Went to a papyrus shop and jewelry shop. Hala took pictures with us and of us with beautiful backgrounds. We did miss the Egyptian Museum which closes at 430pm because we ran into heavy traffic. Hala did make it up to us and added a boat ride. Had a great experience starting from hotel pick-up up until hotel drop-off. Thank You Hala and Mohammed, our driver.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $15 to $115
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    51
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by EMO TOURS EGYPT, who run 32 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.6.

    See everything EMO TOURS EGYPT runs

    Why this scores 76

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)67
    Review evidence (18% weight)86
    Booking momentum (14% weight)83
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)79
    Local standing (8% weight)12
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Giza.

    How much does Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan cost?

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    Prices start at $15 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 Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan take?

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    Plan for about 8 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 Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 145 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 Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan?

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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 Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan?

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    Around 51 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan 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 Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel, ATV Bike, Shopping & Dinner Cruise, ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,camel ride , inside 3rd Pyramid, Giza Pyramids VIP Private Tour ATV Camel Inside Pyramid & Lunch. 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.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan?

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    Included: Hotel Pickup & Drop Off; All Transfers in Private AC latest model Vehicle; Guide on site ( If option selected ); Lunch (Local Egyptian food)( If option selected ); and Entry Fees ( If option selected ). Not included: Tipping. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 1936 listed pickup locations in and around Giza. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan offered in?

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    It is offered in Arabic, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Giza. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan?

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    Across 145 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    What booking options are available for Visiting old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan?

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    There are 4 options to choose from, including Tour + Lunch, Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees, Only Private Car With Driver, Private Car + Tour Guide. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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