Cairo day tours are the easiest way to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum and historic Cairo in comfort. Every tour is private: we pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, you travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and a professional Egyptologist guide explains the history as you go.
Choose a half-day visit to the Pyramids, a full day that combines the Pyramids with the Grand Egyptian Museum, a trip to Saqqara and Dahshur to see how pyramid building began, or a walk through Islamic and Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili. If you have only a few hours between flights, see our Cairo layover tours. Not sure which one to pick? The guide below the tours will help, or ask us and we will suggest the best plan for your dates.
Top Cairo Day Tours & Trips
Visiting the new museum? See our Grand Egyptian Museum tours, alone or combined with the Pyramids. You can also take a day trip to Fayoum or fly to Luxor for the day.
Which Cairo day tour is right for you?
A quick guide to our most popular Cairo and Giza tours. Open any tour to see its full itinerary, price and what is included.
| Tour | Length | What you see | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Tour to the Pyramids of Giza | Half day | The three pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the panoramic viewpoint | Short stays and tight schedules |
| Grand Egyptian Museum & Giza Pyramids | Full day | The Pyramids and Sphinx, then the Grand Egyptian Museum | First-time visitors |
| Grand Egyptian Museum Private Tour | Half day | Tutankhamun’s treasures and the museum’s main galleries | Museum lovers |
| Giza, Memphis & Saqqara | Full day | The Pyramids, the Step Pyramid of Djoser and ancient Memphis | History lovers |
| Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur | Full day | Djoser’s Step Pyramid and the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur | Pyramid enthusiasts |
| Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Coptic Cairo & Khan El Khalili | Full day | The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, the Citadel, Coptic Cairo and the bazaar | Seeing the city in one day |
| Coptic & Islamic Cairo | Day tour | Old churches, historic mosques and medieval streets | Culture and architecture |
| Cairo Food Tour | Food tour | Local dishes and street food with a local guide | Food lovers |
| Quad Biking at the Pyramids | Activity | A desert ride with views of the pyramids | Adventure seekers |
| Cairo Night Tour with Dinner | Evening | Cairo by night with dinner | Your evenings in Cairo |
| National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) | Half day | The Royal Mummies Hall and 7,000 years of Egyptian history | History lovers |
| Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh by Flight | Full day | The Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum | Travelers staying in Sharm |
Spending time in Cairo could teach you much about Egypt and its culture. We’ll talk about the different things you can do on vacation in Cairo because there are many.
If you’re planning a Day Trip to Cairo, this post will be a handy guide to the top places you have to see, and it will also serve that purpose for you here.
How to spend a day in Cairo?
- Egyptian Museum
This place is like a dream come true for history and Egyptology buffs looking for a holiday location. In Egyptian Museum, there are around 150,000 artifacts and artifacts that are stored there, and the general public is allowed to examine them.
- Cairo Tower
Cairo Tower is a fantastic piece of architecture built in the 1950s. It attracts a large number of visitors each year because it is 146 meters taller than the Great Pyramid of Cheops and is a popular tourist destination.
It is on an island in the Nile River in the middle of Zamalek. It looks like the stalk of a lotus flower, and at night, its light is ethereal and beautiful. There are shops, offices, and a restaurant that moves around inside. Enjoy some of the best food in the world while you look out at the city from a great height.
- Citadel of Saladin
It’s a fenced-in area close to where people live and work. Some of the most important fortresses in the world were built in the Middle Ages. It is also known as Saladin’s Citadel. The legendary king of the 12th century made this fortress to protect himself from attacks by Crusaders.
- Al Azhar Mosque
This is the most important mosque in Egypt and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Al Azhar Mosque is the most critical part of Shia Islam and is beautiful. Take your time to enjoy the rooms, the architecture, and the atmosphere.
- Khan El Khalili
It is a long-standing and interesting tradition to visit the city’s many souks and bazaars. Khan El-Khalili, the oldest market in the world, is just one of many historic and beautiful markets. If you need to buy gifts for people back home before you leave Egypt for the holidays, you should go to the souks.
- Step Pyramid
The Step Pyramid of Djoser is one of the oldest pyramids we know about, and it is often called a “magnificent” pyramid. Contrary to what most people think, this giant pyramid’s stepped shape differs from how all pyramids were initially built. Pyramids with smooth sides, like the ones at Giza, started to appear a long time later.
- Hanging Church
The Hanging Church of Cairo is in Old Cairo, one of Egypt’s oldest and most prominent churches. At the Hanging Church, the Coptic Pope of Alexandria is now living. In both churches, people are welcome, and photography is allowed. However, people are asked not to take pictures during religious services.
- Pyramids of Giza
The famous Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are both in the Giza Necropolis, outside Cairo, and these two buildings are both on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Because there will be thousands of people at all times, you shouldn’t go there hoping to take a quiet stroll through a historical site. Because it is so popular, people usually want to sell you something, like a ride on a camel.
Cairo Day Trips
Most people who visit Egypt to see its many historical sites will first stop in Cairo, the country’s modern and historic capital city. It has the most people living in it of any urban area in Africa and is home to many different kinds of people. It is more than just a historical site because it has things from both the Middle Ages and the present day. You can enjoy many amenities, such as beautiful views, delicious food, shopping options, and more.
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One full day is enough for the highlights: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. With two or three days you can add Saqqara and Dahshur, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili at a relaxed pace.
October to April has the most comfortable weather. In summer, tours start early in the morning so you visit the Pyramids before the midday heat, and spend the warmest hours inside the air-conditioned museum.
Most of our Cairo day tours include pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The evening food tour in Downtown Cairo is the exception: transport is not included, but we can arrange a car on request. Each tour page lists exactly what is included.
It depends on the tour, so please check the inclusions on each tour page. Most major sites now accept card payment only. See the latest Grand Egyptian Museum ticket prices.
Yes. Our Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids tour combines both, with the Pyramids in the morning and the museum in the afternoon.
Yes, if you have enough time between flights and are able to leave the airport. See our Cairo layover tours.
Yes. Your group has its own guide and vehicle, so you can go at your own pace. We can also adjust any tour or plan a tailor-made itinerary.
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