Royal Mummies, Coptic Cairo & Islamic Cairo Private Tour

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Royal Mummies, Coptic Cairo & Islamic Cairo Private Tour

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

Meet the pharaohs face to face in the Royal Mummies Hall, then walk through 2,000 years of faith in Coptic Cairo and the great mosques of Islamic Cairo.

  • 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
  • Entrance tickets (≈ $22 pp)
  • Lunch
Most popular

Premium

Adds an Egyptian lunch and mint tea at a historic café

From $54 per person
  • Everything in Standard, plus:
  • Egyptian lunch
  • Mint tea at a historic café in Khan El Khalili
  • Entrance tickets (≈ $22 pp)
All-inclusive

Luxury

All-inclusive with every ticket and a sunset at Al-Azhar Park

From $89 per person
  • Everything in Premium, plus:
  • All entrance tickets (NMEC, Sultan Hassan, Al-Rifai)
  • Sunset at Al-Azhar Park
  • Cold towels & snacks

Highlights

  • The Royal Mummies Hall: Ramses II, Seti I, Hatshepsut
  • The Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifai mosques
  • Khan El Khalili bazaar

About this tour

Cairo is three cities in one. At the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization you meet 20 kings and queens of Egypt in the dramatic Royal Mummies Hall.

Then step into Coptic Cairo, where the Holy Family is said to have sheltered, and finish among the domes and minarets of Islamic Cairo and the lanes of Khan El Khalili.

Your day, step by step

  1. 1

    Hotel pickup

  2. 2

    Royal Mummies Hall (NMEC)

    Kings and queens of the New Kingdom.

  3. 3

    Coptic Cairo

    The Hanging Church, Abu Serga and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

  4. 4

    Sultan Hassan & Al-Rifai

    Two of the grandest mosques in the Islamic world.

  5. 5

    Khan El Khalili

    Spices, lanterns and a mint tea.

  6. 6

    Drop-off

Included in every option

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

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Licensed Egyptologist guide
  • Bottled water
  • Tips (optional)
  • Personal expenses
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.

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

Good to know

Start time
09:00 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.
  • Shoulders and knees should be covered in churches and mosques; women need a scarf in mosques.

What our guests say

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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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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