Downtown Cairo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Cairo
Popular places to visit
Egyptian Museum
You can study the exhibits at Egyptian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Tahrir Square
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Tahrir Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Talaat Harb Street
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a stop at Talaat Harb Street. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Midan Talaat Harb
Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at Midan Talaat Harb. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Abdin Palace
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a stop at Abdin Palace. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
American University of Cairo
Explore the campus of American University of Cairo during your visit to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Activities
Nile Pharaoh dinner cruise on the Nile
Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer
Cairo Day Tour visit Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil Bazaar
Cairo: Nile Sunset, Dinner Cruise, Show and Private Transfer
Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Cairo
Abdin
While visiting Abdin, you might make a stop by sights like Abdin Palace and Sixth of October Bridge.
Qasr an-Nil
While visiting Qasr an-Nil, you might make a stop by sights like Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum.
Islamic Cairo
You'll enjoy the cafes and churches in Islamic Cairo. You might want to make time for a stop at Khan el-Khalili or Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein.
Zamalek
Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Zamalek. Check out Zamalek Art Gallery or Museum of Islamic Ceramics while you're exploring the area.
Garden City
Some popular features of Garden City include its restaurants and museums. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Qasr El Nil Bridge or Tahrir Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
As-Sayidah Zaynab
If you're spending some time in As-Sayidah Zaynab, Mosque of Syeda Zainab and Townhouse Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
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