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Cairo by Night: Private Evening Tour of Cairo Tower and Khan el-Khalili

About 4 hours, private vehicle and guide, the Cairo Tower, the Nile corniche, Khan el-Khalili and tea.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A private 4-hour evening tour of Cairo: the Cairo Tower observation deck, a drive along the Nile corniche and across Qasr El Nil Bridge, Khan el-Khalili bazaar and tea at a traditional cafe. Dinner is not included.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Cairo · Cairo Tower · Nile Corniche · Qasr El Nil Bridge · Khan el-Khalili
Includes
Pick-up and drop-off at your Cairo or Giza hotel · An air-conditioned vehicle and driver for your party only · A private English-speaking guide · Your ticket for the Cairo Tower observation deck · Tea in an old-style cafe
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April has the most comfortable evening temperatures. In summer the evenings are warm, but the bazaar remains busy.

  • Licensed Egyptian tour operator
  • Offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh

02Overview

A first look

Cairo is cooler and quieter in the evening, and the bazaars stay busy well after dark. This private tour takes you up the Cairo Tower for a view of the city lights, along the Nile corniche and across Qasr El Nil Bridge, then into the lanes of Khan el-Khalili. The evening ends over tea in one of the old cafes in the bazaar. Your guide, driver and vehicle are for your party only. Dinner is not included, so you may like to eat before you set out or afterwards in the bazaar.

Background

The facts

Cairo Tower stands on Gezira Island in the Nile. Khan el-Khalili is the old bazaar in Islamic Cairo, east of the river.

Named in this entry

Cairo evening tour

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travellers who want to see Cairo after dark, with a guide, without driving or navigating themselves.

Maybe not, if

  • Not suited to anyone who dislikes crowds, or who cannot manage walking on uneven lanes.

What lingers

  • 01The view from the Cairo Tower's observation deck after dark
  • 02A drive along the Nile corniche and over Qasr El Nil Bridge
  • 03An evening walk through the lanes of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
  • 04Tea in an old-style cafe in the bazaar
  • 05A private English-speaking guide and your own vehicle
  • 06Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel

Honest assessment

The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.

Highlights

  • The city lights from the Cairo Tower
  • Private vehicle and guide
  • The Cairo Tower ticket and tea are included

Things to Consider

  • There can be a queue for the Cairo Tower deck
  • Dinner is not included

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your Cairo or Giza hotel
  • An air-conditioned vehicle and driver for your party only
  • A private English-speaking guide
  • Your ticket for the Cairo Tower observation deck
  • Tea in an old-style cafe
  • Water to drink during the evening

Not included

  • Tips for your guide and driver
  • Dinner
  • Anything you buy in the bazaar
  • Anything else you buy for yourself

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Eat something light before you set out

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    Keep your bag close to you in the bazaar

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children are welcome and count towards your party size. The evening finishes at about 22:00 to 22:30 and involves walking in a busy bazaar, so it suits children who stay up late and cope with crowds. Please tell us their ages when you book.

These fares are a guide, as prices and departure move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01Where does this tour begin and end?
    At your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Your driver collects you at 18:30 and brings you back to the same hotel at about 22:00 to 22:30.
  2. 02Does the evening include dinner?
    No. Dinner is not included. You are welcome to eat before the tour or afterwards, and your guide can suggest places in the bazaar. Tea at the cafe is included.
  3. 03How do I book and how is the fare worked out?
    You can book online and receive confirmation straight away. The fare is for the vehicle and guide, so the cost per person falls as your party grows. The booking page shows the fare for your group size.
  4. 04Will there be a wait at the Cairo Tower?
    There can be a queue for the observation deck, especially on busy evenings. Your ticket is included, but the length of the wait depends on the crowds.
  5. 05Is there time to shop in the bazaar?
    Yes, there is time to browse in Khan el-Khalili. Bring cash, as many stalls do not take cards. Anything you buy is paid for by you.
  6. 06What if I need to cancel?
    You are refunded in full when you cancel three or more days before the tour. Between three days and 24 hours, half is refunded. After that, or if you miss your pick-up, no refund is given.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit towards a future holiday with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand: hold on to the whole amount as credit, or have part of it refunded.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't turn up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • Should we ever have to cancel, because of the weather or anything else beyond our control, you won't lose a penny.

Credit stays valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can go towards any tour, cruise or stay with us.See the complete terms for cancelling and refunds

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