Private Sightseeing Tours in Cairo

Dive into old, Islamic Cairo on a private full-day tour, including lunch, dinner and a 'tannoura' whirling dervish show. Exploring by air-conditioned minivan and foot with an expert guide, discover this medieval city-within-a-city, Cairo's oldest quarter, as you hear about its rich history. Visit the Ottoman-style Muhammad Ali Mosque at Saladin's Citadel, and see the Sultan Hassan, Ibn Tulun and other mosques. After lunch, stroll through markets to three of Cairo's medieval gates, and enjoy an Egyptian dinner and hypnotic evening courtyard 'tannoura' show at the Wekalet el Ghouri center.

Travelers with extended layovers in Cairo (between 12 and 16 hours) can make the most of their time in this iconic city by taking this memorable tour that hits all the highlights. Follow an expert guide to the Giza Pyramids, take a camel ride in the Sahara desert, enjoy a local lunch of Egyptian specialties, visit the Bazaar of Khan el Khalili and get an up close look at the Sphinx.

Even if you've only got limited time in Cairo, see the best of the city on a private day trip that includes pickup from Cairo International Airport. While you receive undivided attention from your guide and travel between attractions in air-conditioned comfort, you'll receive a personalized introduction the history of ancient Egypt. All admission tickets, lunch, bottled water, and transfers are included for a seamless experience.

Discover the historical treasures of the Coptic Christian community on this 3-hour private tour of Coptic Cairo. Travel into this captivating neighborhood, also known as Old Cairo, with your private guide, and visit a medley of early, icon-adorned churches, including the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, where the holy family is said to have found refuge. Learn about Egypt's rich Coptic heritage, and visit the Coptic Museum, a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that tell the story of this Christian community, one of the world's oldest.

See pyramids, tombs, and art from Egypt's most ancient capital on a full-day, private tour from Cairo to Memphis and Saqqara. Making the trip to Memphis and Saqqara in a private, climate-controlled vehicle ensures a comfortable day of exploring, and with a personal guide, you'll have the flexibility to visit each site at your own pace, without being limited by a group itinerary.

Ride a camel through the pyramids, get an up close look at the iconic Sphinx and spend a day exploring some of Ancient Egypt's top attractions with this private tour from Cairo that includes lunch. You'll uncover the secrets of this diverse and beautiful nation as you wander through history with your expert Egyptologist guide. Whether it's your first time visiting or you're returning for another look, this is the perfect tour for travelers who want to see it all.

See one of the seven wonders of the ancient world on this guided, private, half-day tour. Marvel at the Great Sphinx, a large half-human, half-lion statue, and the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. Also, take a ride on a camel for a view of more pyramids along the Giza plateau at the edge of the Sahara Desert. All entrance fees plus lunch and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Enjoy a half-day exploring some of Coptic Cairo's top sites on this remarkable private tour. Follow an expert Egyptologist through ancient ruins, historic landmarks and top attractions. Learn about history and Coptic Christian culture as you wind through the streets and alleys of Old Cairo. You'll visit Abu Serga, where the holy family sought refuge, as well as the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Santa Barbara and more.

Take an excursion to the pyramid zone directly from the Cairo Airport. A private driver picks you up at the terminal and escorts your party straight to the Pyramids of Giza. See the Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus pyramids, and the Great Sphinx, which is perhaps Egypt's most well-known historical site with the head of a pharaoh on a lion's body. You will also visit the pyramid Chephren, where bodies were purified before mummification.

Explore Saqqara, Memphis, and the Giza Plateau on a full-day, private tour that features a traditional Egyptian breakfast, lunch, and dinner. See Egypt's oldest and largest pyramids as you learn about ancient pharaohs and culture, with pickup and drop-off at your Cairo hotel, and all entrance fees included.

Visit the City of the Dead and the Alabaster Mosque with a private guide on a 4-hour tour that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel, entrance fees, and transport in a Wi-Fi equipped minivan. Explore an ancient burial ground filled with mausoleums, mosques, and modern homes, then enter the Citadel of Cairo to see an Ottoman-style mosque commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha.

Experience the beauty of one of the world's oldest wonders not his private tour of the Giza Pyramids and Sakkara from Cairo. Follow your professional Egyptologist through these incredible landmarks and learn about the history, architecture and culture of this mystical place. You'll see the Pyramid of Zoser, the Sphinx and more on this memorable tour that puts Egypt's ancient past at your fingers. 

Visit four of Egypt's greatest pyramids on a private day trip to Giza and Saqqara from Cairo, including lunch. With your own Egyptologist guide, head to Giza to see the Great Pyramids, the remaining ancient wonder of the world, and the Sphinx. Learn how and why these massive tombs were built 4,500 years ago; and continue to Saqqara, home to the even older step pyramid of Djoser. Admire the ancient structure and adjoining mortuary temple as your guide shares stories about the pharaoh Djoser and the pyramid's design.

This dynamic tour gives travelers a chance to explore more than just the pharaohs and pyramids that make Egypt famous. Visit the Citadel of Salah el Din, the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and Sultan Hassan on this private tour that showcases the rich culture and history of this diverse nation.

Traveling to Cairo without seeing the Great Pyramids of Giza and infamous Sphinx is like traveling to Paris without making a stop at the Eiffel Tower. Experience the best of this incredible and ancient city on a private tour of Cairo. Follow your own Egyptologist through all the highlights and enjoy personalized attention as your tour the city's most iconic destinations. The flexibility of a private tour means you can decide how much time to spend at each of the sites, insuring a truly memorable experience.

Go deep into Egypt's history with a full-day, private tour of the relics and riches of the Egyptian Museum. Take time to explore the remarkable collection with an Egyptologist guide, and travel from old kingdom statues to the gleaming jewels of the middle and new kingdoms. Get beyond the museum's most frequented artifacts, and hear fascinating stories of archeologists, kings and mummies. See the golden funereal mask of Tutankhamun, and learn about the rituals and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians that crafted the museum's priceless treasures.

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Cairo on a private half-day tour of the Ibn Tulun Mosque and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar with a knowledgeable guide. Travel through the city in a luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle to Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque, an ancient 9th-century structure famed for its opulent decoration. Browse the fascinating collections of glass and silverware inside the Gayer-Anderson Museum and then feast your senses on the exotic produce sold at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, considered one of the Middle East's greatest markets. Receive undivided attention from your knowledgeable guide on this private tour. 

Knock out two popular Cairo day trip destinations with one easy-to-book tour on this visit to Saqqara and Memphis. An Egyptologist guide leads you to each destination and provides unparalleled insight into the attractions, which include an alabaster sphinx, colossal statue of Ramses II, and other sites of archaeological importance.

During an extended layover at Cairo International Airport, take a private tour around Egypt's sprawling capital city. Spend time exploring some of the area's most popular attractions. See the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex; the Great Sphinx, a large half-human, half-lion statue; and the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiques. Lunch plus an airport pickup and drop-off are included.

Rewind to the days of ancient Egypt on a private full-day trip to Luxor from Hurghada. Travel from the Red Sea to Luxor, the site of ancient Egypt's capital of Thebes, by air-conditioned minivan, and lose yourself in temples and treasures dating back some 4,000 years. Marvel at Karnak, explore three pharaonic tombs at the Valley of the Kings, and see the Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut, all alongside an informative private Egyptologist guide. Lunch at a Luxor restaurant and hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada are included.