Cairo Free Tour: City of The Dead

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Provided by: Khaled Mohamed Khaled
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Emir Qurqumas Complex
Languages
English, Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

From the earliest times, Egyptians have been deeply concerned with death and the afterlife, a preoccupation that gave rise to a long and continuous tradition of funerary architecture. This tradition began in Pharaonic Egypt and continued through the Greco-Roman and Coptic periods. Islamic Egypt was no exception; despite the well-known reluctance of the Arab conquerors toward the cult of the dead and its physical setting in cemeteries, the necropolises of Cairo remained active.

Living Crafts in the City of the Dead. This special tour invites you to explore the living craft traditions surrounding the magnificent complex of Sultan Qaitbey. You will discover workshops and meet craftspeople who continue to practice traditional arts such as glassmaking, metalwork, woodworking, pottery, textiles, and illuminated manuscripts.

The experience also includes an introduction to local Egyptian food, the opportunity to purchase locally made souvenirs, and time to take memorable photographs of this unique setting. Throughout the visit, guests can enjoy a sense of calm, safety, and a peaceful and deeply rewarding exploration of one of Cairo’s most remarkable historic landscapes.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Emir Qurqumas Complex
  • Tomb of Sultan Qansuh Abu Sa‘id
  • The Complex of Sultan Inal
  • The Complex of Amir Kebir Qurqumas
  • Tombs of Princess Shawikar
  • Mosque of Sultan Farag Ibn Barquq
  • The Complex of Sultan al-Ashraf Barsbay
  • Mosque, Madrasa and Mausoleum of Sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay
  • Maq‘ad of Sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay

Meeting point

Emir Qurqumas Complex

On arrival

Complex Of Qurqumas, El-Malek Mansour Othman, El-Gamaleya, Manshiyat Naser, Cairo Governorate 4420520.

Things to note

The Tour guide holds a sign with the name (Elite Trips Egypt).

-To keep our platform as a Trusted Place, Certain Actions of the walker will be reported, including (Misbehaviour, Low Payments. etc).

How can the tour be free?

Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.

Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.

Rating
8.0
Organisation
8.7
Atmosphere
8.3
Content
7.7
Guide
8.0
Usefulness
8.0

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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