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Sharm El Sheikh City Tour: Old Market, Al Sahaba Mosque & SOHO

4 hours, shared minibus for up to 16. Local guide, mosques, cathedral, Old Market and SOHO Square, with hotel transfers.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 4-hour shared evening tour of Sharm El Sheikh with a local guide, visiting Al Mustafa Mosque, the Heavenly Cathedral, Al Sahaba Mosque, the Old Market and SOHO Square.
  • New
  • Small group

Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Sharm El Sheikh · Old Market · Al Sahaba Mosque · Heavenly Cathedral · SOHO Square
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba, Old Market) · Air-conditioned minibus shared with other guests · Local guide (English) · Bottled water
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

Year round. The late-afternoon start avoids the midday heat, and the evening is most pleasant from October to April.

  • Egyptian tour operator working since 1988
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and IATA member

02Overview

A first look

This is a 4-hour evening tour of Sharm El Sheikh town, in a shared minibus with up to 16 guests and a local English-speaking guide. It starts at 16:00 and visits Al Mustafa Mosque, the Heavenly Cathedral, Al Sahaba Mosque and the Old Market, then finishes at SOHO Square for the fountain show. Hotel transfers and bottled water are included, while food, drinks and shopping are not. It suits travelers who want to see the town beyond the resort strip, and families.

Background

The facts

All stops are in Sharm El Sheikh town on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. They lie within a short drive of each other and of the main hotel areas, and the tour takes about 4 hours.

Named in this entry

Al Mustafa Mosque·Heavenly Cathedral·Al Sahaba Mosque·Old Market·SOHO Square

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travelers who want a taste of the town beyond the beach, including families and visitors who prefer cooler evening sightseeing.

Maybe not, if

  • Anyone who cannot dress modestly at the religious sites.

What lingers

  • 01Al Mustafa Mosque, seen from the outside and from its courtyard with the guide
  • 02The Coptic Heavenly Cathedral, with painted ceilings and murals
  • 03Al Sahaba Mosque, then an evening walk through the Old Market stalls
  • 04SOHO Square after dark, with the fountain show and free time to look around
  • 05Air-conditioned minibus shared with a maximum of 16 guests on the tour
  • 06Local English-speaking guide and bottled water are included in the tour

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • Cool evening start
  • Mosque, cathedral, market and fountains in one tour
  • Transfers and local guide included

Things to Consider

  • Food and drinks are not included
  • Time at each stop is short

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 Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba, Old Market)
  • 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

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    Carry small notes for the Old Market, as stalls rarely have change

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    Wear shoes that slip off easily for the mosques

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. There is no minimum age. Children should wear modest clothing for the religious sites, and an adult must stay with them throughout.

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 seat in a shared minibus of up to 16 guests. It covers hotel transfers, the local guide and bottled water. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your request. Food, drinks, shopping and gratuities are paid separately by you on the day.
  2. 02What time and where is the pickup?
    Pickup is at 16:00 from hotels in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba and the Old Market. Our team confirms the exact time once the request is accepted. Be ready in the lobby a few minutes early, as the minibus collects several hotels.
  3. 03Can children join the city tour?
    Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. There is no minimum age for this tour, and the walking is easy. Children should dress modestly for the mosques and the cathedral, like adults.
  4. 04What is the dress code for the mosques and cathedral?
    Cover your shoulders and knees at all the religious sites, and bring a scarf for women to cover the hair at the mosques. You remove your shoes at the mosque entrances, so wear footwear that is easy to slip off. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not suitable.
  5. 05Can I change or cancel my booking?
    A full refund applies if you cancel at least 3 days ahead. Cancel between 3 days and 24 hours before and we refund half. Closer than 24 hours, or a no-show, is not refundable. Tell us as early as you can, because the refund depends on how many days remain before the trip starts.
  6. 06Is this city tour private or shared?
    It is shared. You travel with up to 16 guests in an air-conditioned minibus, with a local guide who speaks English. Everyone follows the same route and timings. At the Old Market and SOHO Square the group has free time, so you can explore on your own.

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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