Visit Islamic Cairo
Popular places to visit
Khan el-Khalili
You can do some window-shopping at Khan el-Khalili during your visit to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Al-Azhar University
Explore the campus of Al-Azhar University, during your travels in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Al-Azhar Mosque
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a visit to Al-Azhar Mosque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a visit to Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
El Kharazaty
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you take a trip to El Kharazaty. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Midan Hussein Mosque
Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at Midan Hussein Mosque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Cairo VIP Guided Tour to Khan El-Khalili Market with Lunch
Guided Shopping Tour in Cairo And Khan Al-Khalili Market
Cairo Full Day Coptic to El Moaz Street Tour
Islamic Cairo Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Islamic Cairo
Downtown Cairo
Dive into the rich architectural heritage of 19th-century European Beaux-Arts and Egyptian-Islamic-Moorish Revival styles. Indulge in Groppi's famous ice cream or visit the renowned Café Riche on Talaat Harb Street.
Abdin
While you're in Abdin, take in top sights like Abdeen Palace or El-Ghuri Wakala, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mohamed Naguib Station or Attaba Station.
Qasr an-Nil
If you're spending time in Qasr an-Nil, check out sights like Tahrir Square or Egyptian Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sadat Station or Nasser Station.
As-Sayidah Zaynab
If you're spending time in As-Sayidah Zaynab, check out sights like Mosque of Syeda Zainab or Townhouse Gallery and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul Station.
Garden City
Uncover some of the top draws of Garden City like its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Qasr El Nil Bridge or Tahrir Square.
Zamalek
Cafes, museums, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and El Sawy Culture Wheel are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.