Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel & Khan El Khalili Private Tour

Cairo
8 hours
Private tour
Hotel pickup in Giza & Cairo
English (Spanish & other languages on request)

Five thousand years of Cairo in one day: Pharaonic treasures at the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin with its alabaster mosque, and the lantern-lit lanes of Khan El Khalili.

Free cancellation up to 10 daysFull deposit refund up to 10 days before. Later? Move your date once for free.
Reserve now, pay laterNo card online. We confirm on WhatsApp; a 25% deposit secures your date and the rest is paid on the day.
Licensed guideEvery tour is delivered with a licensed Egyptian guide.

Choose your experience

Same private guide and car, three ways to enjoy the day. Prices are per person and drop as your group grows.

Standard

Private guide & car — buy your tickets yourself

From $34 per person

Private car & driver
Licensed Egyptologist guide
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Bottled water
Entrance tickets (≈ $25 pp)
Lunch

Premium

Guide, car, lunch & a felucca on the Nile

From $59 per person

Everything in Standard, plus:
Egyptian lunch
Sunset felucca sail on the Nile (1 hour)
Entrance tickets (≈ $25 pp)

All-inclusive

Luxury

All-inclusive with tickets and a café break in Khan El Khalili

From $94 per person

Everything in Premium, plus:
Egyptian Museum & Citadel tickets
Mint tea & dessert at a historic café in Khan El Khalili
Cold towels & snacks in the car

Highlights

The historic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square and its royal mummies' story
The Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Panoramic views over the minarets of Islamic Cairo
A walk along Al-Muizz Street, the medieval heart of Cairo
Time to explore Khan El Khalili bazaar

About this tour

Cairo is not only the Pyramids. This private day introduces you to the city's other great chapters with a guide who knows every corner.

Start at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, the pink landmark that has guarded Egypt's treasures for more than a century. After lunch, drive up to the Citadel of Saladin, where the Mosque of Muhammad Ali crowns the skyline and the terrace looks out over a thousand minarets. End the day in medieval Cairo: stroll along Al-Muizz Street and lose yourself in Khan El Khalili, where coppersmiths, spice sellers and historic cafés have traded for six centuries.

Your day, step by step

1
Hotel pickup
Meet your guide and driver.
2
The Egyptian Museum
Guided visit of the highlights of the historic museum in Tahrir Square.
3
Lunch
Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant.
4
Citadel of Saladin
Explore the medieval fortress and the alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with views across Cairo.
5
Al-Muizz Street
Walk past Mamluk and Fatimid mosques, madrasas and fountains.
6
Khan El Khalili
Free time in the famous bazaar. Your guide can help you find fair prices.
7
Drop-off
Return to your hotel.

Included in every option

Tickets, meals and extras depend on the option you choose — compare options.

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Giza or Cairo
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed Egyptologist guide
Bottled water

Drinks
Personal shopping
Tips (optional)

Recommended by your guide

Add free shopping stops

Take home the real thing at a fair price. These are government-licensed workshops supervised by the Ministry of Tourism — and as licensed guides we get special discounts for our guests.

Papyrus InstituteFree Most popular Watch a short live demonstration of how ancient Egyptians turned the papyrus reed into paper — then choose genuine hand-painted papyrus, not banana-leaf copies, with your name written in hieroglyphs. Perfume PalaceFree Discover Egypt's 5,000-year perfume tradition: pure essential oils blended the ancient Egyptian way, in beautiful hand-blown glass bottles. Egyptian Alabaster WorkshopFree See artisans carve alabaster by hand with the same techniques used in pharaonic times, and pick a translucent piece made right in front of you. Original Egyptian Cotton HouseFree Clothes, galabeyas, towels and bed linen in certified Egyptian cotton — famous worldwide as the softest and longest-lasting cotton there is. Egyptian Spice HouseFree Hibiscus, saffron, cumin and Egyptian herbal teas — fresh, top quality and properly packed for your flight home. Private Egyptian BazaarFree A calm, private bazaar with fair fixed prices: silver cartouches, jewellery, statues and gifts — all in one place, without the street haggling.

Each stop takes about 20–30 minutes and is planned around your sightseeing.

Good to know

Start time: 08:30 AM (flexible)
Pickup & meeting: We pick you up from your hotel or apartment in Giza, the Pyramids area, Dokki, Zamalek or Downtown Cairo. Other areas on request — just ask.
Cancellation: Cancel up to 10 days before your trip and your deposit is refunded in full. Within 10 days the deposit is non-refundable, because your guide, vehicle and tickets are already booked and paid — but you can move your date once for free (up to 48 hours before) and keep your deposit as credit. If we have to cancel, you get a full refund.

Modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered) is required inside mosques; women may be asked to cover their hair.
Shoes are removed at the mosque entrance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tutankhamun's mask in this museum?

The Tutankhamun collection is now displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Pyramids. Combine this tour with our Pyramids & GEM tour to see both.

What our guests say

    
 
 
      Verified Unforgettable Journey with the Best Guide
My trip with ess was amazing he is the best tour guide from the Pyramids to the Nile Cruise everything was absolutely magical
  
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     Verified Muchas gracias 🥀
Quería desconectar del estrés y conocer una nueva cultura, y este viaje fue perfecto. La calma del desierto, la hospitalidad beduina y la comida tradicional hicieron que fuera una experiencia increíblemente relajante y enriquecedora.
  
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   Liam J 
 
 
 
 
     Verified Black and white desert feels like a dream
Oh my god, it was just like a dream. The company itself is very friendly, easy to reach, the trip was just wonderful the only downside is the road is long but it was still joyful I got to know new people, the tour guide was friendly The food there was just wonder
  
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   Murray D 
 
 
 
 
     Verified Fayoum is amazing
Started the day with a really clean and elegant car, with so nice tour guide as I didn't expect compared to other tours I did before The ride was smooth and the fun was all the day there Exploring waterfalls in Egypt, which I didn't expect at all The food was amazing and so tasty. I would definitely do it again
  
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   Youssef M 
 
 
 
 
     Verified Unforgettable Egyptian experience
Had an amazing time on this tour with Ess! He is an amazing tour guide and as a foreigner made me feel so comfortable. He went above and beyond to get some unforgettable and unique pictures. If you are looking for some pics for the gram or amazing story telling he is the tour guide for you.
  
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   Whitney O 
 
 
 
 
     Verified Perfect tour guide
I had an amazing experience with my tour guide and driver! From start to finish, Es was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the destination. They made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged, sharing fascinating insights that brought the location to life. Our driver, Mo Squeeze, was just as fantastic, expertly navigating the chaotic streets of Egypt with skill and ensuring our journey was both smooth and safe. Both Es and Mo went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience, and their enthusiasm was truly contagious. I highly recommend this tour to anyone, especially those lucky enough to have Es as their guide and Mo Squeeze as their driver!
  
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   Matt N 
 
 
 
 
     Verified Unforgettable Trip
Ess was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about Egyptian history, and he genuinely loved what he did. He made sure we had an unforgettable experience during our trip to Egypt. His driver, Mo, was also a great person and an excellent driver for navigating the winding streets of Egypt. If you want to have the best experience in Egypt, don’t hesitate to book Ess.
  
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   Javier G 
 
 
 
 
     Verified Incredible experience!
We went on tour to Giza pyramids, saqqara & Memphis city, this went beyond our expectations! Definitely recommending Tourzana Egypt. They were on time in Everything. 100% recommended.
  
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   Adam Y 
 
 
 
 
     Verified The Best Tour Guides in Cairo
10/10 experience from the beginning to end . Our day started with Mo and S picking us up from our hotel . Mo was the designated driver, his driving ability made us feel very safe driving through a hectic driving scene of Cairo. S was our tour guide who spoke both English and Arabic. They made sure we got breakfast before we started our long day. The plan for the day was to the visit the pyramids , camel ride , ATV ride and dinner . I was surprised from how much I learned on this day trip , S our tour guide is very knowledgeable with Egyptian history and taught us about the evolution of the pyramids and how Cairo formed into it what it is today . When we arrived to the pyramids S made sure we all gained entrance to the pyramids and protected us from getting scammed . After entering the pyramids he took us to our camel ride destination. We all had our own camel and paid the appropriate price . Following our camel ride we made our way to our ATV excursion. That experience was one of the best experiences ever. Following our very active day we made our way to a chicken shawarma place recommended by Mo and S . 10/10 experience all around . The tour guide duo made our day truly special and I recommend them to everyone visiting Cairo .
  
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   Juan Z 
 
 
 
 
     Verified The best Tour guide experience I’ve ever had
Ess was such a great guide, he was very knowledgeable about the history of Egypt and had a great plan for our entire day throughout Cairo & Giza.
  
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