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Things to do in Cairo

Cairo has 10,109 bookable experiences, a median price of €26 and an average traveller rating of 4.85. This page ranks what is worth booking, what each price band actually buys and which sights need a timed slot.

Top experiences in Cairo

Ranked the way travellers actually book them. Prices are the lowest available per person and update with the catalogue.

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What things cost in Cairo

Prices in Cairo spread far wider than any single "from" figure suggests, and 98% of the catalogue can be cancelled free of charge. So the useful question is not what the cheapest ticket costs, but which band buys which kind of day.

That median sits 66% below Egypt's, so Cairo is one of the cheaper places in the country to actually do things.

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Where to base yourself in Cairo

Cairo is usually described in these districts: Garden City, Old Cairo, Islamic Cairo, Dokki and Mohandiseen, Gezira, Giza, Ma'adi. Staying central shortens the walk to the sights that need a timed slot, and that matters more than it sounds when your entry is at 09:00.

Understand Cairo

Cairo has 9,801,536 residents across 528 km². Below, the districts travellers actually use to orient themselves, and what each part of the city is known for.

Population9,801,536
Area528 km²
Main districtsDowntown, Garden City, Old Cairo, Islamic Cairo, Dokki and Mohandiseen, Gezira, Giza, Ma'adi
Official tourism boardenr.gov.eg

Other destinations in Egypt

Compare Cairo with the rest of the country before locking your route — the catalogue size and price gap between neighbouring cities is often larger than travellers expect.

DestinationBookable toursMedian priceRating
Luxor4,545€834.85
Giza3,717€254.84
Hurghada2,836€514.78
Aswan1,824€2734.72
Sharm el Sheikh1,182€484.77
Marsa Alam502€794.69
Alexandria431€774.69
Safaga282€724.77
Dahab127€444.61
Port Said63€1804.87
Bawiti50€804.85
Abu Simbel47€2094.64

Frequently asked questions

Which attraction in Cairo should be booked first?

Book first whatever has timed entry or a daily visitor cap — those sell out and leave only the expensive options. Open-air sights rarely need advance booking.

How many attractions in Cairo are worth a dedicated visit?

We list the ones with enough traveller reviews to compare honestly. Anything below that threshold usually means too little data to say whether an option is good or simply new.

Is Cairo expensive compared with the rest of Egypt?

The median experience in Cairo is €26, against €79 across Egypt. The cheapest paid option we track in Cairo is €4.

How far ahead should I book in Cairo?

For the highest-review sights, book before you travel: they run on timed entry and the good slots go first. For everything else, 98% of the catalogue allows free cancellation, so booking early carries no real penalty.

How many things are there to do in Cairo?

10,109 bookable experiences in Cairo, carrying 30,884 traveller reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.85.