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Discover The Historical Mosques In Cairo - Free Tour

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: Arabic, English
Guru: Ahmed
Registered on January 29, 2020

Hello everyone, my name is Ahmed, 24 years old. I will be grateful if I helped you to explore Cairo. ♡♡♡

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

See the magnificent religious architecture of Old Cairo on a 3-hour,
Start your tour with visit to the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, a historic mosque that was commissioned by Ahmad Ibn Tulun in the 9th century. According to local legend, the mosque is built on the site that Noah’s ark was grounded after a historic flood, and even the mosque’s minarets and architecture are surrounded by local myths and stories.
Then move to Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan is a monumental mosque and madrasa located in Salah al-Din Square in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan.
Head to Al-Rifa'i Mosque Al-Rifa'i Mosque is located in Salah al-Din Square, adjacent to the Cairo Citadel. Now, it is also the royal mausoleum of Muhammad Ali's family. The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure.
Please note that there is some entrance fees for Sultan hassan mosque
Tipping are appreciated.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Tahrir Square, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
    Tahrir Square, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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    We will arrange how to recognize me

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Al-Nasser Mohammed Ibn Kalawoun
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Simona 17 Feb 2024
Turin

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Travelled in group - Feb 2024
The guide didn't show up or answer texts. Don't book with Ahmed.
Patricia 22 Nov 2022
Lisbon

Loved the tour and i loved the guide Ahmed. He is great, Knows lots of interesting things and he we spent with him much more hours then the tour takes. And an excelent guy
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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