5-Hour Private Cairo & Khan El Khalili Shopping Tour with Lunch

Discover Cairo's finest traditional craftsmanship and historic bazaars on this 5-hour (1-day) private guided shopping and cultural tour by air-conditioned car with a private licensed Egyptologist guide, including a traditional Egyptian lunch and mint tea stop. Tailored entirely to your interests, this experience introduces you to authentic Egyptian cotton textiles, hand-knotted carpets, papyrus art, blown glass, alabaster, spices, and brassware in Khan El Khalili and Al-Muizz Street, and includes 1 lunch (breakfast and dinner are not included).

Depart your Cairo or Giza hotel at 10:00 (flexible morning or afternoon start time available) in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your Egyptologist guide, who assists with cultural background, quality verification, and friendly bargaining. Visit a traditional hand-weaving carpet school and papyrus/essential oils institute (10:30–12:00) to watch master artisans at work.

Continue to historic Islamic Cairo (12:15–14:30) to stroll along the Mamluk stone facades of Al-Muizz Street, the Tentmakers' Covered Market (Khayamiya) or Coppersmiths' Market, and the vibrant alleys of Khan El Khalili Bazaar, pausing for a freshly prepared Egyptian lunch and mint tea before returning to your hotel by 15:00 with all your purchases safely stored in your private car. Practical Note: Rated Easy (ages 2–85).