Best places: Tourist Attractions in Cairo

Discover the best places in Cairo, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 124 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Al-Azhar Mosque image
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Al-Azhar Mosque
Mosque
Cairo's first mosque, commissioned in 970 to develop into a major center for Islamic learning.
4.80 (15.3K reviews)
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan image
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Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Mosque
Vast mosque & educational institution with unique architectural features & opulent interiors.
4.80 (3.9K reviews)
Al-Rifa'i Mosque image
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Al-Rifa'i Mosque
Mosque
Islamic place of worship with a high ceiling, 44 pillars & tombs of Egyptian royals & Iran's Shah.
4.80 (2.7K reviews)
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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Museum
Sculpture, pottery & metalware charting millennia of Egyptian civilization, plus a hall of mummies.
4.70 (20.8K reviews)
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Amr ibn Al-A'as Masjid Jama
Mosque
Airy landmark mosque featuring multiple minarets, a roomy inner courtyard & engraved marble.
4.70 (9.8K reviews)
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Al-Hakim Mosque
Mosque
Landmark 10th-century mosque with a grand entrance, large inner courtyard with arcades & 2 minarets.
4.70 (8.9K reviews)
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Masged and Madraset Soltan Hassn
Historical landmark
👍👍 So old and so beautiful,part of the an impromptu "money" tour. So this , the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, said to have taken 3 years of construction without a single day of rest from 1356CE , is on the 100LE note
4.70 (7.8K reviews)
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El Nour Mosque
Mosque
Islamic complex with 4 domes & striking minarets, hosting prayer services & vividly lit at night.
4.70 (7.6K reviews)
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Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Mosque
Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs.
4.70 (6K reviews)
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The Hanging Church
Church
Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons.
4.70 (6K reviews)
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Cairo Opera House
Opera house
Imposing 1988 venue focusing on Arab dance, classical music & opera, as well as international works.
4.70 (4.4K reviews)
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Ibn Tulun Mosque
Mosque
Sprawling 9th-century mosque featuring a spiral minaret & a courtyard lined with stucco arcades.
4.70 (3.8K reviews)
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Bab Zuweila
Historical landmark
👍👍 One of the three remaining gate of old Cairo highly recommended to go and have alook at its spectacular design. As well as you can climb the gate to see the view from top. You can go and buy some stuff from the market near to “Bab Zuweila”
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church
Orthodox church
4th-century church believed to be built on the spot where Joseph, Mary & baby Jesus once rested.
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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The Royal Mummies Hall
Museum
Exhibition hall displaying gold coffins & mummies of pharaohs who ruled more than 3,000 years ago.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Al-Aqmar Mosque
Mosque
Grand city mosque, built in the 12th century, with ornate carvings & inscriptions, plus courtyards.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Qalawun Complex
Historical landmark
Marble & stone buildings with intricate details, named after the 13th-century ruler who built them.
4.70 (931 reviews)
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قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي
Tourist attraction
Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders.
4.60 (26.4K reviews)
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Sayyida Aisha Mosque
Mosque
Restored mosque with a tall, carved minaret, home to the 14th-century mausoleum of Sayyida Aisha.
4.60 (11.7K reviews)
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Prince Mohamed Ali Palace (Al Manial Palace)
Historical landmark
Ornately decorated palace with a clocktower built between 1900 & 1929 in a mix of Islamic styles.
4.60 (7.5K reviews)
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