The Cost Includes
- Professional guide (historian / Egyptologist)
- Entrance fees to Bab Zuweila
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
To walk El Moez Street is to command the greatest open-air museum of Islamic architecture on Earth. This guided walking tour takes you into the heart of medieval Cairo — the capital built by the Fatimid caliphs and embellished by the Mamluk sultans. Standing beneath the colossal stone archways of Bab al-Futuh and Bab al-Nasr, then stepping along the legendary Al-Muizz Street, you’ll pass centuries of untouched palaces, mosques and mausoleums: the Al-Hakim Mosque, the Al-Aqmar Mosque and the magnificent Qalawun Complex. Climb the southern gate of Bab Zuweila for a commanding view, then continue through the vibrant Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the Tentmakers’ Street, watching artisans ply centuries-old crafts. Please dress modestly, as you’ll be visiting active places of worship.
Begin your walk at Bab al-Futuh (Gate of Conquest) and Bab al-Nasr (Gate of Victory), the impressive Fatimid fortifications of the old city.
Step onto Al-Muizz li-Din Allah Street, the main artery of medieval Cairo, passing the Al-Hakim Mosque and the pioneering Al-Aqmar Mosque.
Explore the breathtaking hospital, madrasa and mausoleum of the Qalawun Complex, a masterpiece of Mamluk architecture.
Walk south past ancient water dispensaries and mansions to Bab Zuweila, ascend for panoramic views, then browse the Tentmakers' Bazaar.
Finish with a wander through the famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with time for souvenirs, tea or coffee.
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