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Explore Al-Arafa: Cairo's Historic City of the Dead

Step into the soul of Cairo with an immersive journey through the City of the Dead (Al-Arafa). Discover a profound blend of historical architecture, sacred religious sites, and vibrant local culture that defines this unique necropolis. From exploring the intricate details of ancient tombs to experiencing the spiritual atmosphere of nearby landmarks, our guided sightseeing tours offer an authentic window into Egypt's living history. Whether you choose a private tour for intimate discovery or a cultural walking tour, you will uncover the hidden gems and storied traditions that make Al-Arafa a must-visit destination for every curious traveler visiting Cairo.

4.3/5 avg ratingTours from $41.7511 unique experiences73% private tours available

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$81–$122 typical

Median price is $105, with a full range of $42–$138

Rating

Rating

4.33★ average

Based on 79 pooled reviews with ~85% positive sentiment

Tour Length

Tour Length

2–8 hours typical

Median duration is 6 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Mostly private

73% of options are private tours, primarily for sightseeing

Best Value

Best Value

Cultural tours

Average 4.42★ at $80, which is at or below typical price

Languages

Languages

8 languages offered

Includes EN, AR, ES, IT, FR, DE, PT, and JA

16 Products

Unusual 4 hours Tour Garbage & City of the Dead, St Simone church

Unusual 4 hours Tour Garbage & City of the Dead, St Simone church

4 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
4.46 (35 reviews)
88.76%
11.24%
excellentGreat tourreally enjoyed
Viator
$45
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Unusual 4 hours Tour Garbage & City of the Dead, St Simone church
Summary

In this tour you will explore an area known as "Garbage City, " which is a slum settlement at the base of Mokattam Hill on the outskirts of Cairo, and inhabited by the Coptic Christians, Within the Garbage City seven churches and chapels are hidden within a series of caves. While walking the chaotic...

Inclusions
  • Bottle of water for each person
  • professional Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
  • private Air conditioning car
Itinerary
  • Cairo
  • Cave Church
  • City of the Dead (Northern Cemetery)
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cairo Free Walking Tour: City of The Dead

Cairo Free Walking Tour: City of The Dead

2 hrsEco-Friendly
4.15 (12 reviews)
Freetour
$0
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Cairo Free Walking Tour: City of The Dead
Summary

Explore Cairo’s Northern Cemetery on our free tour. Discover the vast medieval necropolis, from monumental mausoleums to hidden urban landscapes stretching 12km. A unique journey through Egypt’s living history!

Inclusions
  • Emir Qurqumas Complex
  • Tomb of Sultan Qansuh Abu Sa‘id
  • The Complex of Sultan Inal
  • The Complex of Amir Kebir Qurqumas
  • Tombs of Princess Shawikar
  • Mosque of Sultan Farag Ibn Barquq
  • The Complex of Sultan al-Ashraf Barsbay
  • Mosque, Madrasa and Mausoleum of Sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay
  • Maq‘ad of Sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay
  • Professional Photography & Videography Throughout the Tour
Private Day Tour of Cairo's City of the Dead and Cave Church

Private Day Tour of Cairo's City of the Dead and Cave Church

6 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
3.67 (9 reviews)
78%
22%
Best tourNo showenjoyable
Viator
$146
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Private Day Tour of Cairo's City of the Dead and Cave Church
Summary

This private guided tour enables you to see some local sites in Cairo. Visit the Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo, passing by the Garbage City in Cairo and The City of the Dead.

Inclusions
  • Egyptologist tour guide with the language you speak
  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Round trip transfer from/to your destination in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • All taxes & service charges
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites as per the itinerary
Exclusions
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping
Itinerary
  • Cave Church
  • Cairo
  • City of the Dead (Northern Cemetery)
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

City of The Dead Cairo Tour

City of The Dead Cairo Tour

2 hrsEco-Friendly
4.84 (5 reviews)
Freetour
$0
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City of The Dead Cairo Tour
Summary

Uncover Cairo’s hidden soul on this City of the Dead tour. Walk where history and daily life meet among ancient Mamluk tombs. Discover a side of the city few visitors see, filled with unique stories and stunning architecture.

Inclusions
  • Kobet afendina
  • Mosque & Khanqah of Al-Nasir Faraj Ibn Barquq
  • Mausoleum of Sultan al-Zahir Abu Saeed Qansouh al-Ashrafi
  • Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaytbay Mosque and Mausoleum
  • Mausoleum & Mosque of Sultan Barsbay
  • Emir Qurqumas Complex
  • English speaking Tour Guide
  • Taking pictures and videos
  • Prior 2 hours bookings only accepted
Tour To The Nilometer And Manial Palace With Felucca Ride

Tour To The Nilometer And Manial Palace With Felucca Ride

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.4 (5 reviews)
94.12%
5.88%
fantasticThe best part was the felucca rideGreat Guide
Viator
$130
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Tour To The Nilometer And Manial Palace With Felucca Ride
Summary

Sun Pyramids Tours tour guide will pick you up from your hotel by an air conditioned vehicle to visit great landmarks from the Islamic civilization era.

Inclusions
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return
  • Private tour guide.
  • All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping
  • beverages and water during lunch.
Itinerary
  • Nilometer
  • Manial Palace Museum
  • City of the Dead (Northern Cemetery)
  • Nile River
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cave Church, and The City of the Dead In Cairo

Cave Church, and The City of the Dead In Cairo

4 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
3 (5 reviews)
39.47%
60.53%
deadincredible
Viator
$104
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Cave Church, and The City of the Dead In Cairo
Summary

visit the Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo , visit The City of the Dead. Private guided tour enables you to see some Local sites in cairo

Inclusions
  • All taxes & service charge.
  • All the entrance fees to all the mentioned sites as per the itinerary.
  • Private tour guide.
  • Bottled water during your transfer.
  • lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Round trip transfer from / to your destination in private air-conditioned vehicle .
Exclusions
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping.
  • beverages and water during lunch.
Itinerary
  • Cave Church
  • Coptic Cairo
  • City of the Dead (Northern Cemetery)
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Tour to Nilometer, Manial Palace, City of The Dead &felucca Ride

Tour to Nilometer, Manial Palace, City of The Dead &felucca Ride

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
0
Viator
$141
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Tour to Nilometer, Manial Palace, City of The Dead &felucca Ride
Summary

Sun Pyramids Tours tour guide will pick you up from your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle to visit great landmarks from the Islamic civilization era.

Inclusions
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • All taxes & service charge
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • lunch
  • Bottled water during your trip.
  • Private tour guide
Exclusions
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping.
  • beverages and water during lunch.
Itinerary
  • Nilometer
  • Manial Palace Museum
  • City of the Dead (Northern Cemetery)
  • Nile River
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, recommended for all travelers
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Sakkara, Memphis and Dahdhur Day Tour from Cairo or Giza Hotels

Sakkara, Memphis and Dahdhur Day Tour from Cairo or Giza Hotels

6 hrs
0 (2 reviews)
Freetour
$45
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Sakkara, Memphis and Dahdhur Day Tour from Cairo or Giza Hotels
Summary

Join our tour from Cairo or Giza to hear some curious stories about Memphis, the first Egypt capital; the city of the dead named Sakkara; and the necropolis Dahshur with the oldest pyramids in Egypt.

Inclusions
  • Memphis
  • Pyramid of Djoser
  • tour guide
  • private car
  • hotel pick up and drop off
Private Tour to the Nilometer, Manial palace, City of The Dead With felucca Ride

Private Tour to the Nilometer, Manial palace, City of The Dead With felucca Ride

7 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
0
Viator
$141
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Private Tour to the Nilometer, Manial palace, City of The Dead With felucca Ride
Summary

our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle to visit great landmarks from the Islamic civilization era.

Inclusions
  • - Shopping tours in Cairo.
  • - Private tour guide.
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • - All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • - Bottled water during your trip.
Exclusions
  • - Tipping.
  • - beverages and water during lunch.
Itinerary
  • Nilometer
  • Manial Palace Museum
  • City of the Dead (Northern Cemetery)
  • Nile River
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, recommended all travelers
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cave Church, and The City of the Dead In Cairo

Cave Church, and The City of the Dead In Cairo

4 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
0
Viator
$104
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Cave Church, and The City of the Dead In Cairo
Summary

visit the Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo , passing by The City of the Dead. Private guided tour enables you to see some Local sites in cairo

Inclusions
  • All taxes & service charge.
  • All the entrance fees to all the mentioned sites as per the itinerary.
  • lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Round trip transfer from / to your destination in private air-conditioned vehicle .
  • Bottled water during your trip.
  • Private tour guide
Exclusions
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping.
  • beverages and water during lunch
Itinerary
  • Cave Church
  • City of the Dead (Northern Cemetery)
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, recommended for all travelers
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Prices for these experiences typically range from $43–$132. When looking at the options we compare, the median price is around $105.

Yes, there is a wide variety of linguistic options available. Across the listings we compare, tours are offered in 8 different languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, and Japanese.

While not mandatory, it is worth noting that 76% of the tours listed across booking platforms provide instant confirmation, which can help with efficient trip planning.

Tipping is expected and called Baksheesh. Always carry small bills for drivers, waiters, and service staff.

Do not drink tap water. Always purchase bottled water and use it even for brushing your teeth to stay safe.

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