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Half-Day Private Tour in Old Cairo and Citadel
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Half-Day Private Tour in Old Cairo and Citadel

By Magic Life Tours
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Visit with Magic life tours Salah El Din Citadel, that was constructed in 1183 AD, and Mohamed Ali Mosque, built inside the castle in the 19th century, then you will get a Tour in Old Cairo, the site of a city that pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and a Roman fort.
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: Arabic, German, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
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  • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
  • Round trip transfer from / to your destination in private air-conditioned vehicle .
  • Egyptologist tour guide with the language you speak.
  • All the entrance fees to all the mentioned sites as per the itinerary.
  • Bottled water during your trip.
  • All Service charges & taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Cairo
  • Entry/Admission - Coptic Cairo
What's not included
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping.


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • we will pick up you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Cairo Intl Airport, Cairo Egypt
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 292695P97

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • recommended for travelers
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 292695P97

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        • Magic Life Tours
          158
          Giza, Egypt
          Joined in December 2020
        • rohamh2019
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          We had an amazing 3 days with Mr. Ahmed Abdullah. Though we initially hired him as a driver, he quickly became much more—serving as our tour guide, security, and problem-solver. As a qualified lawyer, he managed everything with professionalism and care, making our trip smooth and unforgettable. Highly recommended!
          Written December 30, 2024
        • ivanbZ5549SA
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Goosebumps tour!
          I thank you so much Mrs Nagwan who was my tour guide, his manager Mr Hossam and the driver mr Galal for showing me the pyramids and sphinx.It was a great experience (goosebumps).For a very reasonable price I had the privilege to visit these magic places itogether with this prifessional and nice team.I even felt like an egyptian!! Next time I ll definitely contact them again.Thanks again.Grazie mille.
          Written September 10, 2024
        • julieh337
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent tour guide and driver
          Our tour to the Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara was excellent. It was informative and fun. Our driver, Marwan and our guide, Miranda create truly positive memories for us. The tour was private and all questions were fair game. We learned not only about the sites we visited, but about life and culture in Cairo. We were so happy we did this tour with Magic Life.
          Written July 30, 2024
        • 770damiad
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The best experience in Egypt
          A Letter to Magic Life Company: Dear Magic Life Company, From Cairo’s bustling bazaars to Abu Simbel’s sun-kissed temples, Hossam charted our course like a seasoned sailor. His meticulous planning ensured seamless days—each pyramid, each papyrus, a chapter in Egypt’s saga. And Rasha? She was our time-traveler, revealing Luxor’s mysteries with a scholar’s zeal. Thank you for this tapestry of memories—we eagerly await our next chapter
          Written July 4, 2024
        • jamesmL870BF
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The best experience in Egypt
          A Letter to Magic Life Company: Dear Magic Life Company, From Cairo’s chaotic streets to Abu Simbel’s colossal statues, Nagwan led us like a compass pointing true north. Her passion for Egypt’s past was contagious, and her anecdotes danced across the dunes. We floated on feluccas, lost in the shadow of the Sphinx, and reveled in Karnak’s grandeur. Thank you for this tapestry of memories—we eagerly await our next chapter with Nagwan.
          Written July 4, 2024
        • H6639LBgustavol
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Magic life
          Ahmed Yassin helps us feel right at home. What a funny, kind and caring guy. He took the time to guide us around the city. His ability to communicate in different languages is helpful. In a chaotic city like Cairo having someone like Ahmed is a game changer. Thank you Ahmed for your sense of humor, your suggestions and for helping us feel safe the entire time. Thank you magic life for accommodating clients in Spanish by keeping Ahmed ready to help.
          Written July 3, 2024
        • jennylynnw2017
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best tour - must do
          Ahmed was an amazing tour guide. He let us decide how much of the tour we wanted to see, was prompt, polite, and extremely knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend this tour for a couple or group. It was truly an unforgettable experience.
          Written April 22, 2024
        • Yousef M
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Funny trip I will comeback
          Wow! My experience with this travel agency in Egypt was absolutely incredible. From the moment I booked my tour to the time I said goodbye to our amazing guide, every aspect of the trip was seamless and unforgettable. The itinerary was well thought out, allowing me to see all the must-see sights while also providing unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. I can't recommend this travel agency enough - they truly made my trip to Egypt a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. I'll definitely be coming back for another tour with them in the future!
          Written February 5, 2024
        • Paradise609974
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Service
          intresting adventure. People are providing good service and guidance including speacial deals on seasons. They dont hesitate to answer any question when asked. Great experience.
          Written January 21, 2024
        • basselm213
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best getaway for the new year with my friends!
          The whole trip was relaxing and at the same time incredibly exciting. on the first day the tour manager was extremely patient as well! i definitely enjoyed the daily breakfasts they provided throughout the whole trip. we went sightseeing on our second day, and finally got on the cruise on the third. where we had the best time there! Overall a great experience and definitely worth it
          Written January 21, 2024
        • rowc2024
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          It was the best
          It's the best company ever. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I hope I was still there .....................
          Written January 21, 2024
        • 140ayam
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very good
          This is a very good experience with my team and my family I travelled with them to many different places
          Written January 21, 2024
        • hodar285
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Magic life fantastic company
          It was a very enjoyable and very organized trip, and all the staff were cooperative in transportation and the cars were helpful in making it successful on time.
          Written January 21, 2024
        • hodar285
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Magic life good experience
          Was really nice and organized and comfortable trips All the workers are cooperative cars very clean and in time
          Written January 21, 2024
        • Navigator26233615732
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Unforgettable Tour
          The views were picturesque and the sights were breathtaking 🤩 The trip was very well organised and the team was amazing and friendly 🌷🌷
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        Albert
        14 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2022 • Friends
        Rasha came highly recommended to us from the Ramses Hilton, and we couldn't have been happier with our half day tour of Old Cairo. Her expertise and experience shone through her articulate and well-manicured tour of the Citadel and many Mosques and museums in the area. We had a great time seeing the "City of a Thousand Minarets" up close with a such a friendly and professional guide. Worth every dollar.
        Written July 14, 2022
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        Grant L
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2023
        Just finished our tour (almost full day as we added on the Museum of Civilisation) with Rania. She is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly very proud of her Egyptian heritage, delivering her commentary with enthusiasm and a good sense of humour. We also agree with other reviews that she is an expert at navigating crowds! We definitely have the "Egypt bug" now. A call out to our driver too, expertly navigating the crazy Cairo traffic.
        Written January 27, 2023
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        thank you for your splendid words ❤️ We were happy to serve you and look forward to seeing you again 😍
        Written July 17, 2023
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        LoveTravel186791
        7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A great time visiting old Cairo also known as Coptic Cairo. St Mary Church and St Barbara (cave church where Mary, Joseph and Jesus took refuge) were beautiful and the historical significance overwhelming. The Citadel likewise with its famous mosques was equally impressive. Our guide was very well spoken and knowledgeable about everything. He was very easy to interact with and quite charming. Our driver was excellent navigating the crowded streets of Cairo! Recommend this as a “must see” in Cairo!
        Written November 16, 2022
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        IOANNIS K
        Athens, Greece6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2023
        We only had half a day available in Cairo and we really wanted to visit Citadel and the old city. At the last minute we decided to have a private guide so that we got the most out of the day. To make things ever worse, we were arriving at the hotel only at 13h00, and at this time it was very late for most of the tour agencies.

        Magic life tours were very quick to respond and accommodate our wish! This was a big win to start with!

        Rania - our tour guide - was really amazing throughout the tour. She was active, engaged, funny and super enjoyable to listen to. She provided all sorts of details and information on the places we visited, the city and life in Cairo and the best company for us. She new literally everyone in the old city (entrance & security guards, ticket employees, shoe keepers in the mosques etc.), which made our visits even faster. We highly recommend her!

        We planned our tour step-by-step, based on the things that we really wanted to visit and avoiding the unnecessary stops that are usually imposed by other tours.

        Overall we indeed had a blast and came back to the hotel thinking that our money well spent!
        Written July 30, 2023
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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