Discovery Tours Egypt
Day TourHurghada

Hurghada City Tour – Marina, Mosque, Old Town & Market

4 hours, shared minibus of up to 16, local English-speaking guide, bottled water and hotel transfers included.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 4-hour shared minibus city tour of Hurghada: 5 main stops (Al Mina Mosque, fish market, St Shenouda church, El Dahar souk, marina) with a local guide.
  • New
  • Small group

Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Hurghada · Al Mina Mosque · El Dahar · Hurghada Marina
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay · Air-conditioned minibus shared with other guests · Local guide (English) · Bottled water
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April is comfortable all day. In summer, choose the 09:00 departure, because the afternoon is hot for walking.

  • Egyptian tour operator working since 1988; our Hurghada office organizes this tour
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and an IATA member

02Overview

A first look

This is a four-hour city tour of Hurghada by shared minibus. A vehicle collects you from your hotel at 09:00 or 15:00 and a local guide takes you to Al Mina Mosque, the fish market and fishing harbor, the Coptic church of St Shenouda, the old quarter of El Dahar with its souk, and the marina promenade. Bottled water is included, but food, drinks and shopping are not. Dress to cover shoulders and knees for the mosque and church. It suits travelers who want to see the working town beside the resorts, at a gentle pace.

Background

The facts

The tour covers the waterfront, El Dahar old quarter and the marina in Hurghada, all within a few kilometers of each other. Most of the four hours is spent on foot at the stops.

Named in this entry

Hurghada·Al Mina Mosque·El Dahar·St Shenouda Church·Fish market·Hurghada Marina

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travelers who want a cultural half day in the working town of Hurghada, away from the resorts.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for guests who want a beach or boat day, or who cannot walk for a few hours.

What lingers

  • 01Al Mina Mosque, with its courtyard and exterior, and the interior between prayer times
  • 02The fish market and the fishing harbor, where the day's catch comes in
  • 03The Coptic church of St Shenouda, a quiet stop in a busy town
  • 04El Dahar old town and its souk, for spices, fruit and textiles
  • 05Hurghada Marina promenade, with time for a coffee before the transfer back

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • Shows a side of Hurghada most resort guests never see
  • Short, easy half day
  • Guide and water are included

Things to Consider

  • Food, drinks and shopping are not included
  • The fish market is crowded and smells strongly

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay
  • Air-conditioned minibus shared with other guests
  • Local guide (English)
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Shopping
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

  1. 01

    Carry small notes for the souk, because stallholders rarely have change for large ones

  2. 02

    Choose the morning departure if you want the fish market at its busiest

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and guests 12 and over pay the adult price. There is no minimum age. The tour involves gentle walking and short stops, which most children manage, but the market can be busy and crowded.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How does the price work for the city tour?
    The price is per person for a shared minibus of up to 16 guests. Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half and 12 and over pay the adult price. It covers the guide, transfers and water. Food, drinks and shopping are extra. Prices are provisional until our team confirms.
  2. 02Which departure should I choose, 09:00 or 15:00?
    The morning tour is cooler and the fish market is livelier. The afternoon tour avoids the morning rush and ends at the marina in the early evening light. Both cover the same stops. Tell us your preference when you send a request and we confirm what is available.
  3. 03What should I wear to visit the mosque and the church?
    Cover your shoulders and knees. Women should bring a scarf for the mosque. Wear comfortable shoes you can slip off easily at the mosque entrance. Light cotton trousers or a long skirt and a T-shirt with sleeves work well. Keep a small amount of cash in small notes for the souk.
  4. 04Can we go inside the mosque?
    You can see the courtyard and exterior at any time. The interior is open to visitors between prayer times, so the guide plans the visit around them. If it is closed when we arrive, the guide adjusts the order of the stops so you see everything possible.
  5. 05What is the cancellation policy?
    More than 72 hours ahead, keep 100% as credit toward future travel or take a 100% refund, less bank charges. Between 72 and 24 hours, keep 100% as credit or take a 50% refund. Within 24 hours, or if you don't show up, there is no refund or credit. If we have to cancel, you lose nothing.
  6. 06Is it a private tour or shared?
    It is shared. The minibus carries up to 16 guests, who may be collected from different resorts, and you stay with the same guide throughout. The group is small enough to walk through the souk together. A private version is possible if you ask when you send your request.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy

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