Walking routes · Cairo, Egypt
Walking routes in Cairo
Self-guided routes through Cairo — every stop timed, mapped and in the order that works on the ground.
3h
Budget
Downtown and Zamalek in three hours
The Egyptian Museum on Tahrir, the bridge with the lions and the tower on the island.
Egyptian Museum · Tahrir Square · Qasr El Nil Bridge · Cairo Tower
1.7 km on foot
4 stops
2h 57m total
6h
Mid-range
Islamic Cairo in six hours
The medieval bazaar and the street of minarets, the mosque-university, then the citadel above the city.
Khan el-Khalili · Al-Muizz Street · Al-Azhar Mosque · Cairo Citadel · Coptic Cairo
0.5 km on foot
5 stops
4h 01m total
Planning the rest of the trip
These routes cover the walking. The Cairo guide has where to stay, what a day costs at each tier, and what to book before you go.