Things to do in Cairo

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Cairo featuring heritage architecture
Cairo featuring heritage architecture
Cairo featuring a pool, a city and a coastal town
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Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids

Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 29 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €23 per adult*
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7 Days 6 Nights Egypt Holiday Package To Cairo ,Alexandria & Aswan & Luxor

7 Days 6 Nights Egypt Holiday Package To Cairo ,Alexandria & Aswan & Luxor

Activity duration is 7 days
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,276 per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer

Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €22 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Enjoy 4 nights Nile cruise Luxor,Aswan&Abu Simbel from Cairo by plane

Enjoy 4 nights Nile cruise Luxor,Aswan&Abu Simbel from Cairo by plane

Activity duration is 5 days
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,309 per adult*
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Private Tour Cairo Khan el-Khalili Market & Food Tour Experience

Private Tour Cairo Khan el-Khalili Market & Food Tour Experience

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €17 per adult*
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What to do in Cairo

Popular places to visit

Historical Giza pyramids in Egypt shot by drone.

Giza Pyramid Complex

You can learn more about the history of Giza when you make a stop at a top site such as Giza Pyramid Complex. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Giza Pyramid Complex
Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Grand Egyptian Museum

You can study the exhibits at Grand Egyptian Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Giza. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

Grand Egyptian Museum
Pyramid of Khufu

Pyramid of Khufu

Pyramid of Khufu is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

Pyramid of Khufu
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. Be sure to see.

Egyptian Museum

You can study the exhibits at Egyptian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Egyptian Museum
Great Sphinx and Pyramid of Mankaura Giza Egypt

Great Sphinx of Giza

Great Sphinx of Giza is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Great Sphinx of Giza
Ramses II Obelisk in the Tahrir Square, beautiful sunset view of Cairo, Egypt

Tahrir Square

Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Tahrir Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Tahrir Square
Seagull and Cairo TV Tower

Cairo Tower

Cairo Tower is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Cairo Tower
Walking the memory lane

Khan el-Khalili

You can do some window-shopping at Khan el-Khalili during your trip to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Khan el-Khalili
Cairo Citadel Saladin or Salah Ed-Din in Mokattam Hills in Egypt

Cairo Citadel

Find out about the history of Cairo when you spend time at Cairo Citadel. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Cairo Citadel

Areas of Cairo

Overlooking the Nile River

Downtown Cairo

4/5(69 area reviews)

Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Cairo. Top attractions like Talaat Harb Street and Midan Talaat Harb are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Orabi Station or Nasser Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Cairo
#History Designed by Italian architect with a beautiful, classic European style, the palace was built in 1907 by the Nile River in Zamalek for Princess Aisha Fahmy. It was fully restored and opened to the public two years ago.

Zamalek

4/5(6 area reviews)

Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and Museum of Islamic Ceramics are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.

Zamalek
La nave solare

Al Haram

3.5/5(50 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Al Haram, Giza Pyramid Complex and Grand Egyptian Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Al Haram
Exhibition land at Nasr City, with the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones building, Cairo, Egypt

Nasr City

4/5(9 area reviews)

Nasr City is well liked for its parks and casinos. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, City Center Shopping Mall and Citystars Heliopolis are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Stadium Station or Fair Zone Station to get around.

Nasr City
Baron Empain Palace Heliopolis, rear view

Heliopolis

3.5/5(33 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Tivoli Dome and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Heliopolis. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at El Nozha Station or Alf Maskan Station.

Heliopolis
Wadi Degla Protectorate in Cairo Egypt

Maadi

4/5(3 area reviews)

Appreciated for its live music and riverfront, you might consider exploring Maadi. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mostafa Kamel Museum, and jump on the metro at Maadi Station or Maadi Gardens Station to get around the city.

Maadi
Residential buildings of Cairo threatening the pyramids of Giza

6th of October City

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Sheikh Zayed City

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo worth visiting?
One of the most popular things to do in Cairo is visit Grand Egyptian Museum. Tick this major attraction off your itinerary, then discover more of the area's views and history.
How do I spend a day in Cairo?
Once you've checked off popular attractions like Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Plateau, spend the rest of your day experiencing Cairo's retail and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Cairo?
Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the top tourist attractions in Cairo and deserves a place on every sightseeing itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Cairo?
Three days in Cairo is more than enough to enjoy the city's main highlights. Many travellers stay for three days on average. Cairo Citadel, Talaat Harb Street and Manial Palace are highly rated sights. Like to see more? Stick around a little longer to visit nearby hotspots such as Giza.
Is Cairo a walkable city?
Some top sights in Cairo, including Cairo Citadel and Talaat Harb Street, are within walking distance. You can also enjoy several of the city's popular neighbourhoods on foot. Just 2 kilometres from the city centre of Cairo is Downtown Cairo and Qasr an-Nil is 0.32 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Cairo with kids?
If you are after tours and attractions for all of your group, we've got some terrific ideas for what to do in Cairo with kids.

What to do in Cairo for adults?
Sharia al-Muski and Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah are just a few of the things to do in Cairo. With loads of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in Cairo?
From visiting parks to wandering around exciting neighbourhoods, it's a breeze to find free things to do in Cairo. If you need new ideas, ask a local tour guide for recommendations. Talaat Harb Street is a top spot for anyone wanting to save on their sightseeing activities.

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