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Tourist Attractions in Cairo

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Cairo. Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps.

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About Cairo

Cairo fuses ancient grandeur with a living, modern city rhythm, making it a must-visit gateway to Egypt’s wonders. Footsteps lead you to the colossal Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, while the Egyptian Museum houses Tutankhamun’s treasures and priceless relics spanning millennia. In Islamic Cairo, the medieval skyline of mosques, marketplaces, and arcades at Khan el-Khalili invites wandering, bargaining, and sunset reflections along bustling streets. By day, cruise the Nile, sample fragrant street foods, and explore Coptic Cairo’s hidden churches. Rich with culture, architecture, and energy, Cairo offers a complete, unforgettable gateway to Egypt’s ancient and contemporary allure.

Top-16 Tourist Attractions in Cairo

The Great Pyramid of Giza — Historic site, rated 4.7/5 1
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The Great Pyramid of Giza

4.7 ★★★★★ 31,609 reviews

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids on the Giza plateau, built around 2580–2560 BCE for Pharaoh Khufu. A defining symbol of ancient Egypt and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it offers a glimpse into royal mortuary culture, engineering genius, and the scale of ancient labor. Visitors can expect expansive desert views, proximity to the Sphinx, and guided tours that may include a climb into the internal chambers. Plan for queues, heat, and rewarding, unforgettable history.

Al Haram, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Great Sphinx of Giza — Monument, rated 4.7/5 2
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Great Sphinx of Giza

4.7 ★★★★★ 25,920 reviews

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a colossal limestone sculpture carved from the bedrock of the Giza Plateau, with the body of a lion and a solar-massed human head traditionally linked to Pharaoh Khafre. Dating to Egypt’s Old Kingdom, it stands beside the great pyramids as a symbol of mystery and endurance. Visiting offers a palpable sense of antiquity, with weathered cheeks, the missing nose, and expansive desert views. Expect guided talks, a stroll around the enclosure, and chances to glimpse tombs and panoramic shots of the pyramid complex.

Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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The Grand Egyptian Museum — Museum, rated 4.7/5 3
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The Grand Egyptian Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ 21,876 reviews

The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo is a world-class temple to ancient Egypt, built to house and display thousands of artifacts from across the dynastic eras. Set on the Giza plateau, it offers a dramatic, modern contrast to the timeless pyramids nearby. Inside, visitors encounter the famed Tutankhamun collection alongside tens of thousands of objects, statuary, and reliefs presented in immersive galleries with careful lighting and interactive displays. Expect expansive galleries, high-tech displays, and panoramic rooftop views; a deep dive into Egypt’s daily life, burial rites, and artistic mastery.

X4VF+V38, Cairo - Alexandria Desert Rd, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3513203, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Giza Necropolis — Museum, rated 4.6/5 4
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Giza Necropolis

4.6 ★★★★★ 111,803 reviews

The Giza Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Giza Plateau just outside Cairo, is one of the ancient world’s grandest archaeological complexes. It houses the iconic pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the enigmatic Great Sphinx, and a network of tombs and temples that reveal the power and religion of the Old Kingdom. It’s not a museum, but nearby museums, including the Solar Boat Museum, preserve artifacts and a ceremonial boat. Visitors can wander the vast desert forecourt, ride camels, and marvel at precisely cut limestone blocks and stellar engineering.

Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Saladin Citadel — Historic site, rated 4.6/5 5
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Saladin Citadel

4.6 ★★★★★ 35,411 reviews

Perched on the Mokattam Hills above Cairo, the Saladin Citadel is a medieval fortress complex founded by Saladin in the 12th century and later expanded by the Mamluks. Visitors admire its massive towers, the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali with its white domes, and the hollow echo of history as artillery rooms and corridors unfold. The fortress offers sweeping views of the Nile and the city’s skyline, a tranquil escape from traffic, and intriguing museums detailing Cairo’s military and religious history—perfect for architecture lovers and history buffs alike.

Al Abageyah, El Khalifa, Cairo Governorate 4252360, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Closed now
  • Monday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan — Religious site, rated 4.7/5 6
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Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

4.7 ★★★★★ 11,049 reviews

The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan is a colossal 14th‑century religious complex in Islamic Cairo, built by Sultan Hassan to unify worship and learning. It stands as one of the grandest examples of Mamluk architecture, famed for its soaring arches, massive hypostyle prayer hall, and the adjacent madrasa buildings that once trained jurists and scholars. Visitors experience a sense of timeless serenity in the vast courtyard, intricate stonework, and elegant calligraphy. Expect a powerful reflection of Cairo’s medieval soul, where sacred space, learning, and monumental craftsmanship converge in a single, awe‑inspiring site.

27J4+VJH, El-Refaey, El-Darb El-Ahmar, El Khalifa, Cairo Governorate 4292008, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo — Museum, rated 4.5/5 7
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

4.5 ★★★★★ 64,492 reviews

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, spanning over 5,000 years of history. Set in downtown Cairo, it offers a close-up look at pharaohs, gods, and daily life through glittering jewelry, statues, reliefs, and the legendary Tutankhamun tomb treasures. Visitors can marvel at the Grand Gallery and the Tutankhamun alcove, then explore galleries devoted to Old Kingdom through the Ptolemaic periods. Expect crowded rooms, helpful guides, and a chance to connect with Egypt’s enduring cultural heartbeat.

El-Tahrir Square, Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272083, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Open now
  • Monday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 – 11:00 AM, 1:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Abdeen Palace Museum — Museum, rated 4.6/5 8
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Abdeen Palace Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ 13,757 reviews

Abdeen Palace Museum in Cairo is a grand former royal residence that now welcomes visitors to explore a richly curated collection of Egyptian imperial treasures. Housed in the opulent Abdeen Palace, the exhibits include ceremonial costumes, lavish furniture, carriages, weapons, and historic portraits, offering a vivid glimpse into the country’s modern monarchy. Visitors can expect guided tours through lacquered salons, gilded halls, and marble staircases, with insights into royal ceremonies and daily life. The palace’s ornate rooms make for memorable photographs and a uniquely atmospheric museum experience.

26VW+7VP شارع جمعه، El-Gomhoreya Square, Rahbet Abdin, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate 4281035, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • FridayClosed
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Mosque of Muhammad Ali — Religious site, rated 4.7/5 9
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Mosque of Muhammad Ali

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,346 reviews

Perched atop the Citadel of Cairo, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali dominates the skyline with its Ottoman-style silhouette, three grand domes and two slender, flame-like minarets. Built in the 1830s by Muhammad Ali Pasha, it remains Cairo’s most recognizable mosque and a working religious site, open to visitors outside prayer times. Inside, marble floors, vast prayer hall and chandeliers evoke a regal Ottoman aesthetic, while exterior terraces offer sweeping views over the Nile and old Cairo. Visitors should dress modestly, respect prayer times, and expect security checks before entering.

Salah al-Din, al-Ayyubi, Saladin, Cairo Governorate 4252360, Egypt
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Al-Azhar Park — Park, rated 4.5/5 10
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Al-Azhar Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 40,434 reviews

Al-Azhar Park is a lush, 30-acre public park perched above central Cairo, created from a former industrial area into an urban oasis with sweeping city views. Visitors linger along winding marble paths, enjoy three themed gardens, a serene lake, and terraces that frame iconic silhouettes like the Citadel and surrounding historic mosques. The park features several cafés and restaurants offering Egyptian and international fare, plus cultural events and sunset vantage points. It’s a family-friendly escape where well-maintained lawns, greenery, and panoramic overlooks reveal a different side of Cairo.

10 Salah Salem St, El-Darb El-Ahmar, Al-Darb Al-Ahmar, Cairo Governorate 4294010, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Open now
  • Monday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Talaat Harb Square — Historic site, rated 4.5/5 11
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Talaat Harb Square

4.5 ★★★★★ 22,718 reviews

Talaat Harb Square is a historic public square in downtown Cairo, named for Egypt’s nationalist leader Talaat Harb. It anchors a bustling district known for 20th-century architecture, life-long coffeehouses, and a string of bookshops and boutiques along Talaat Harb Street. Visitors come to feel the pulse of Cairo’s modern heritage, admire neo-classical façades, and watch daily street life unfold around busy intersections. The square serves as a gateway to nearby cultural sites, markets, and a walkable core rich in history, revival-era charm, and energy.

Talaat Harb, Bab Al Louq, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4280124, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours Open now
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours
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Khan el-Khalili, rated 4.4/5 12

Khan el-Khalili

4.4 ★★★★★ 74,216 reviews

Khan el-Khalili is a vast historic bazaar district in Cairo’s Islamic heart, a labyrinth of medieval and Ottoman-era lanes that wind between mosques, caravansaries and beautiful stone facades. Built around the 14th century and expanded over centuries, it houses several souks selling copperware, glass, spices, perfumes and handcrafted souvenirs, plus cafés where you can sip mint tea and watch the world pass by. Visitors wander shaded courtyards, admire intricate carvings, and step back in time while bargaining for keepsakes, all just a short stroll from Al-Azhar and Khan el-Khalili's grand architecture.

El-Gamaleya, El Gamaliya, Cairo Governorate 4331302, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Open now
  • Monday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo — Museum, rated 4.6/5 13
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Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,179 reviews

The Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo houses one of the region’s finest collections of Islamic art, spanning roughly from the 7th to the 19th century. Housed in a grand historic building, the galleries showcase exquisite calligraphy, ceramics, metalwork, glass, wood, textiles, and architectural elements that reveal the richness of Islamic cultures across several centuries. Visitors can expect a thoughtfully curated journey through daily life and sacred art, with ornate screens, intricate tilework, and dazzling manuscripts. It’s a must for lovers of history and design seeking context for Cairo’s enduring heritage.

Port Said, Ghayt Al Adah, Al-Darb Al-Ahmar, Cairo Governorate 11638, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Cairo Tower — Market, rated 4.3/5 14
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Cairo Tower

4.3 ★★★★★ 30,192 reviews

Cairo Tower is a landmark rising above the city on Gezira Island, offering panoramic views of Cairo from its observation deck and a revolving restaurant at the top. Not a market, it’s an iconic broadcasting tower completed in the 1960s that draws visitors for sweeping 360-degree vistas of the Nile, the Pyramids far beyond, and bustling neighborhoods below. Expect a glass-elevated ascent, photogenic cityscapes at sunset, and a café where you can linger after taking in the skyline. It’s a quintessential stop for first-time visitors seeking a memorable city perspective.

Kasr Al Nile, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 4270024, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM Open now
  • Monday9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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Gayer-Anderson Museum — Museum, rated 4.6/5 15
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Gayer-Anderson Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,927 reviews

The Gayer-Anderson Museum in Cairo occupies two late 17th‑century townhouses built around a central courtyard, creating a jewel box of Mamluk and Ottoman design. Inside, intricately carved wood screens, mashrabiyas, plasterwork, and tile inlays frame exquisitely furnished rooms that feel almost ceremonial. The collection includes antique furniture, metalwork, ceramics, and Islamic art, inviting visitors to step back into daily life in historic Cairo. Expect tranquil courtyards, guided tours of lavish interiors, and a sense of intimate scale rare in the city’s grand museums.

أحمد بن طولون طولون، 27H2+88P، As Sayedah، El Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo Governorate 4261342, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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The Cave Church — Religious site, rated 4.4/5 16
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The Cave Church

4.4 ★★★★★ 375 reviews

The Cave Church, officially known as Saint Simon’s Monastery, is a striking Coptic church carved into the limestone caves on Cairo’s Mokattam hillside near Garbage City. Built by local communities, it rises from the rock in cavernous halls adorned with icons, murals, and candlelight, delivering a uniquely atmospheric worship space. Visitors can witness lively services, explore rock-cut chapels, and stroll through stair- and tunnel-like passages that reveal the city above. It’s a powerful blend of faith, architecture, and community life, offering a memorable glimpse into Cairo’s diverse religious heritage.

27JG+3PW، البيدق، Ghayt Al Adah, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate 4421240, Egypt
Opening hours · Today: Closed Closed now
  • Monday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
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