THE 10 BEST Cairo Rainy-Day Activities
Best Activities for a Rainy Day in Cairo
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- NikhilSandton, South Africa11 contributionsLots of interesting artefacts to see. The experience would have been better with a guide or audio guide.
It does get extremely crowded with tour groups, especially to see Tutankhamen and at the entrance/exit.Written January 21, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Islam TolbaGiza, Egypt34 contributionsI have visited Muhammad Ali Mosque 🕌 which is located at top part of Saladdin Citadel looking down to Cairo with a beautiful view discovering the beauty of old mosques surrounding to Old Cairo together with Old districts and buildings which still standing regardless long years passedWritten December 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- aspoe093Pierre, SD733 contributionsI really enjoyed Coptic Cairo. It's free to get in unless you are going to visit the museum. We didn't visit the museum but visited all the churches there. Make sure that you do some research so you know what the church is about and why it's important. This was a great stop in CairoWritten January 20, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Vincent C534 contributionsIt is big and nice but seems a bit older and stores are not as interesting compared to the Festival Mall. Restaurants also did not seem as appealing. But worth a visit if you have another day to roam around. We went after a tour day before dinner so it was worth visiting. Very large.Written January 20, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CJayTemecula, CA498 contributionsWorth the visit. Some amazing Mosaic's can be seen. Has many old paintings on display. It is definitely a place to visit if you are visiting the Coptic churches.Written November 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aisling FCalne, UK427 contributionsThis is a fantastic museum. The mummy display is absolutely fascinating and the main floor tells the story of Egyptian civilisation from the beginning. Just beware that if you do that after the mummies, the stairs bring you out half way through the story so make sure you go back to the beginning. There's also a floor with a few little shops on which were lovely.Written January 19, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Vincent C534 contributionsHuge mall and the best one we visited in Cairo. Great stores, great restaurants and just a nice clean space to walk around after a day of touring. CHeap to get an Uber to as well.Written January 20, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MMIHariaLondon, UK224 contributionsThis is a beautiful mosque. The location of the mosque is not so good as the traffic in this area is horrible and we had to wait for a long time to find a Uber.Written December 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robert ORotterdam, The Netherlands6,453 contributionsCompleted in 1363 this mosque and school symbolizes the power of the Mamluk sultans. Its initiator was Hassan, the energetic (7th) son of Mohamed Hassan. Perhaps in a hurry to leave his mark on the world - assassinated at the age of 27- he chose an ambitious project. The main building is 150 meters long, 68m wide and 36m high. A colossal structure even now, let alone if placed in the 14th century context. The ornamentation is perhaps not as refined as other examples of Mamluk architecture, but still awe inspiring.Written May 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MeanGenePortland, OR6 contributionsAmazing collection of Fabrics, Scrolls, an early Christian Bible, Intricate wood Window Screens, murals and more. There is a fine patio garden which offers beverages and a place to relax.Written January 18, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Vinod K4 contributionsMust visit for a history lovers and catholic believers! Hidden gem at Cairo. Mostly tourists visit hanging church and leave, but explore this church to get more historical experience!Written December 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Steven GUnited Arab Emirates4 contributionsI aim to visiting places where people really had a whole life, it gives me a unique feeling to wander around where they lived, to look at things they really used in their daily life, that's why this place is a highlight for me. I am so into visiting previous people's old housesWritten August 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- aspoe093Pierre, SD733 contributionsThis was my favorite church at Coptic Cairo. It is amazing the architecture and the gold, paintings, statues that the church has. This is a must visit when in Cairo. Also, free to enterWritten January 20, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AnnieAtlanta, GA176 contributionsDecent collection of Islamic art, related to various dynasties that ruled Egypt. A good museum to browse in 1-2 hours time.Written August 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Diana BIasi, Romania1,817 contributionsVery beautiful and impressive mosque near Hassan Mosque in Islamic Cairo. It is a monumental construction. Though it was built 500 years later than Hassan Mosque, they made it similar in appearance.Written May 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
