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Two people sitting on a striped couch in a store with glass display cases. 1
A narrow street with shops on either side, displaying various items like clothing and metal objects. 2
A narrow alley with shops on either side, steps leading up to a building, and people sitting and standing. 3
A market with various pottery and metalware on display. 4
A wall of ancient Egyptian papyrus scrolls. 5
By Khafre Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is €4 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • This is more than a shopping trip—it’s a chance to explore Cairo’s shopping culture with someone who knows the city from the inside. Because the experience is private, you can take your time, ask questions, focus on the products you actually want, and avoid the rushed feeling of a large group tour. Your local guide can also help you understand Egyptian bargaining customs and compare what you’re seeing before you buy. With hotel pickup, private transport, a selection of traditional shopping stops, and a local lunch included, the day stays simple, personal, and easy from start to finish.

    This positioning also helps avoid a common weakness in competing listings: reviews frequently mention that some shopping tours spend too much time moving between shops. Here, the emphasis should remain on personalised shopping, useful local guidance, and giving travellers control over their experience.

Activity location

  • Khan Al-Khalili
    • Cairo, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Khan Al-Khalili
    • Cairo, Egypt

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Tour by Car & Driver Only

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Tour include Private Car with professional driver
Pickup included

Price details
€4.31 x 1 Adult€4.31
Total
Price is €4.31

All-inclusive Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Tour Include Private Car & Guide + Entry Fees + Local Lunch + Market and Shopping tour
Pickup included

Price details
€17.25 x 1 Adult€17.25
Total
Price is €17.25

Car + Driver + Guide +Shopping

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Car + Driver + Guide + Shopping tour + Market tour + Lunch koshry or Flafel sandwich
Pickup included

Price details
€12.94 x 1 Adult€12.94
Total
Price is €12.94

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private English Egyptologist guide
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Handmade carpet school and spices and Egyptian cotton store
  • Inclusions
    Bazar for gold and silver for cartouch and gift shop
  • Inclusions
    Visit the papyrus and perfume bazaar
  • Inclusions
    Bottle Water
  • Inclusions
    Lunch (if price option selected)
  • Exclusions
    Tipping
  • Exclusions
    Any additional request that is not included on the itinerary is Excluded.

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

Khan Al-Khalili

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Step into the maze of Khan El-Khalili, where Cairo’s traditional shopping culture comes alive in narrow lanes packed with brass lanterns, jewellery, spices, perfumes, handmade crafts, and colourful souvenirs. Your private guide will help you explore the market without feeling overwhelmed, pointing out interesting pieces and sharing practical tips for bargaining. You’ll have time to browse at your own pace and choose gifts that genuinely remind you of your time in Egypt.

Cairo

  • 1h
Visit a papyrus workshop to discover how the ancient Egyptians turned the papyrus plant into a durable writing material. You’ll see a demonstration of the traditional process and have an opportunity to browse painted papyrus artwork featuring Egyptian scenes, symbols, and hieroglyphs. Your guide can help explain the differences between genuine papyrus and modern imitations, making it easier to choose a meaningful souvenir rather than simply picking the first piece you see.

Cairo

  • 1h
Continue to a specialised perfume and oils shop, where you can explore scents inspired by Egypt’s long tradition of fragrance-making. Smell different essential oils and traditional Egyptian fragrances while learning about their uses and the stories behind some of the blends. Rather than wandering from shop to shop on your own, your guide helps you understand what you’re looking at and gives you the freedom to decide which scents are worth taking home.

Giza

  • 1h
Browse Egyptian cotton products and other locally made goods, from clothing and textiles to practical gifts and traditional handicrafts. This part of the tour is ideal if you’re looking for something useful rather than a typical tourist souvenir. Your guide can help you compare materials and styles while explaining what makes Egyptian cotton such a well-known part of the country’s textile tradition.

Giza

  • 1h
After several hours of exploring and shopping, take a break for a casual Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant. Depending on the selected option, the meal may include favourites such as koshary or falafel, giving you a chance to taste something genuinely local rather than stopping for a standard tourist meal. It’s a relaxed finish to the shopping experience before your private vehicle takes you back to your Cairo or Giza hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Khan Al-Khalili
    • Cairo, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Khan Al-Khalili
    • Cairo, Egypt

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