Cairo by Night – Private Evening Tour from Cairo Hotels, Cairo Tower & Khan el-Khalili
4 hours, private vehicle and guide, Cairo Tower ticket and tea included, pick-up at 18:30 from your Cairo or Giza hotel.
At a glance
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The short answer
A 4-hour private evening tour of Cairo with a guide and driver: the Cairo Tower observation deck, a drive along the Nile corniche and across Qasr El Nil Bridge, Khan el-Khalili at night and tea. Dinner is not included.
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Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Cairo · Cairo Tower · Nile Corniche · Qasr El Nil Bridge · Khan el-Khalili
- Includes
- Private pick-up and drop-off at Cairo or Giza hotels · Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver · Private English-speaking guide · Entrance ticket for the Cairo Tower observation deck · Tea at a traditional cafe
- Guide languages
- English
Best time to go
October to April is cooler in the evening. In summer the evening is a more comfortable time to be out than the middle of the day.
- Arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, an Egyptian tour operator working since 1988 with six offices
- Travel licence ETAA 718 (Category A); IATA accredited agent
02Overview
A first look
This is a private four-hour evening tour of Cairo. A driver and guide collect you at 18:30 from your Cairo or Giza hotel. At about 19:15 you go up the Cairo Tower for the view over the city lights. You then drive along the Nile corniche and across Qasr El Nil Bridge, and at about 20:45 you walk into Khan el-Khalili, where the bazaar lanes are busy and lit at night. You finish with tea at a traditional cafe in the bazaar. The driver takes you back to your hotel between about 22:00 and 22:30. Dinner is not included, so you can eat before or after, and your guide can suggest places. You can book online and get instant confirmation.
Background
The facts
The Cairo Tower stands on Gezira Island in the Nile, and Khan el-Khalili lies in the old city. A private evening tour links them with a drive along the Nile corniche.
Named in this entry
Cairo·Cairo Tower·Nile corniche·Qasr El Nil Bridge·Khan el-Khalili
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers staying in Cairo or Giza who want to see the city lit up in the evening with a local guide.
Maybe not, if
- Not for anyone who dislikes crowds or late nights, or who cannot walk on uneven bazaar lanes.
What lingers
- 01A private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide for your party only
- 02The Cairo Tower observation deck and the city lights
- 03A drive along the Nile corniche and across Qasr El Nil Bridge
- 04The lanes of Khan el-Khalili after dark
- 05Tea at a traditional cafe in the bazaar
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Your own guide and vehicle, with a flexible pace
- City lights, the Nile and a night-time bazaar in one evening
- Cairo Tower ticket and tea included
Things to Consider
- The Cairo Tower deck can have a queue
- Dinner is not included, and the bazaar is crowded
Stop by stop
Detailed itinerary
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The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Private pick-up and drop-off at Cairo or Giza hotels
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Private English-speaking guide
- Entrance ticket for the Cairo Tower observation deck
- Tea at a traditional cafe
- Bottled water
Not included
- Gratuities
- Dinner
- Shopping in the bazaar
- Personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
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Eat before the tour or plan dinner after it, because no meal is included
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Keep your bag closed and close to you in the bazaar lanes
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Children's prices are set from the ages you give when you book, and there is no minimum age. The evening ends at about 22:00 and the bazaar is busy, so we suggest it mainly for school-age children who can stay up and walk for a while. Keep young children close in the crowded lanes.
Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01How is this private trip priced?
The price is per person, and it falls as the group grows, because the vehicle, driver and guide are shared. It covers the transfers, the guide, the Cairo Tower ticket and tea. Dinner is not included. You see the exact price for your group size when you choose your date.02How do I book this trip?
You can book it online and get instant confirmation. Choose your date and group size, add your hotel name, and pay at checkout. You then receive your confirmation and the pick-up time.03Is dinner included?
No. The tour includes tea at a traditional cafe, but not a meal. The tour ends at about 22:00, so most guests eat before it starts or after it ends. Your guide can suggest places near your hotel.04Will there be a queue at the Cairo Tower?
There can be. The deck is popular in the evening, and a queue at the entrance or at the lift can add some time. Your guide plans the evening around it, but cannot control how busy the tower is.05What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel three days or more before the trip, you get a full refund. If you cancel less than three days but more than 24 hours before, half is refunded. After that, or if you miss the pick-up, there is no refund.06Is this trip private, or will others join us?
It is private. Only your own party rides in the vehicle, and the guide is with you alone. The maximum party is 12 people, and you can ask the guide to spend longer at the places you enjoy most.
If plans change
Plans change? We make it easy.
- More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit toward future travel with us, or take a refund.
- Between 72 and 24 hours: keep the full amount as credit, or take a partial refund.
- Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't show up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
- If we ever have to cancel, for weather or anything beyond our control, you lose nothing.
Credit is valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can be used on any tour, cruise or stay with us.Read our full cancellation and refund policy
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