Private tours in Cairo
A private tour fits Cairo around what you want to see. The most comfortable months are November to March, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and about 1 rainy days a month.
Photo: Faris El-Gwely, CC BY 4.0
Top private tours in Cairo
Cairo Private Day Tours: Discover Islamic and Coptic CairoFrom $15View 
Grand Egyptian Museum Private Tour in Cairo with GuideFrom $44View 
Alexandria Private Day Tour From CairoFrom $70View 
Discover The Palaces of Cairo: Private Guided Tour with TransfersFrom $25View 
Cairo by Night with Private City TourFrom $10View 
Private day tour to Cairo Museum and Coptic CairoFrom $20View
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Cairo neighbourhoods
The city's main districts, a good way to choose a route or a theme:
- Downtown
- Belle-époque boulevards, Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum.
- Garden City
- Leafy streets of old villas along the Nile.
- Old Cairo
- Coptic churches, the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- Islamic Cairo
- Medieval mosques, the Citadel and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
- Gezira Island
- Zamalek's cafés, the Cairo Tower and the Opera House.
- Giza
- The Pyramids and the Sphinx on the city's western edge.
- Ma'adi
- A green, expat-friendly suburb with restaurants.
How to pick a good private tour
- Write down what you most want to see before you book, and share it with the guide.
- Check whether entry tickets and transport are included in the price or paid on the day.
- Licensed guides can enter some sites with you and skip queues; others must wait outside.
- A half-day private tour is often enough for the main sights, with the afternoon left free.
Cairo month by month
Averages for Cairo, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 66 (19) | 69 (21) | 75 (24) | 83 (28) | 90 (32) | 94 (35) | 95 (35) | 95 (35) | 92 (33) | 86 (30) | 77 (25) | 69 (21) |
| Low °F (°C) | 50 (10) | 52 (11) | 56 (13) | 61 (16) | 67 (19) | 72 (22) | 75 (24) | 76 (24) | 73 (23) | 68 (20) | 60 (16) | 53 (12) |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:17 pm | 5:43 pm | 6:03 pm | 6:22 pm | 7:41 pm | 7:58 pm | 7:58 pm | 7:37 pm | 7:01 pm | 6:25 pm | 4:59 pm | 4:57 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for private tours in Cairo?
November to March. Expect highs around 71°F (22°C) and about 1 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are July and August.
Where can I book private tours in Cairo?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
