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What to do in Cairo
16 vlogs from 14 channels mention 78 places in Cairo; 5 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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78 places ยท most mentioned first
Giza Pyramid Complex
The Giza Plateau holds the pyramids of Giza, the only ancient Wonder still standing. Touts are persistent, and a high viewpoint shows all nine pyramids lined up.
8:18ยท Phil Carrin 14 vlogsKhan el-Khalili
Khan el-Khalili is one of the world's most famous bazaars, with crowded lanes of souvenir and craft shops. Opening prices run high, so haggling is expected.
14:42ยท Kinetic Passportsin 12 vlogsGreat Sphinx of Giza
The colossal limestone Sphinx guards the Giza Plateau and faces the Nile. It is impressive from the front and from the rarely photographed rear.
1:33ยท Island Hopper TVin 11 vlogsEgyptian Museum
Late-19th-century museum with the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, including Tutankhamun's treasures and mummies. Labelling is sparse.
11:33ยท TRIP XTREMEin 10 vlogsGreat Pyramid of Giza
Khufu's pyramid was the world's tallest structure for 3,800 years. A cramped, hot and often crowded passage, entered for an extra fee, climbs to the King's Chamber.
23:11ยท Phil Carrin 9 vlogsGrand Egyptian Museum
This vast new museum near the pyramids presents ancient Egyptian treasures in a clean, quiet and clearly labelled setting.
7:06ยท Chews to Explorein 7 vlogsZamalek
Upscale Nile island neighbourhood known for its restaurants, nightlife and upmarket hotels.
0:59ยท Dany Devin 6 vlogsSaqqara
Saqqara is an ancient necropolis south of Cairo with Egypt's oldest pyramid, painted tombs and active excavations. It is calmer and better organised than Giza.
32:55ยท Phil Carrin 5 vlogsNile River
The world's longest river has shaped Egyptian culture and agriculture since ancient times. Boat trips and night dinner cruises are popular ways to experience it.
0:35ยท Island Hopper TVin 5 vlogsCoptic Cairo
Cairo's oldest quarter, on the site of Roman Babylon, packed with historic churches, mosques and synagogues in narrow streets.
8:49ยท TRIP XTREMEin 5 vlogsCairo Citadel (Saladin Citadel)
A 12th-century medieval Islamic fortress built by Saladin, with several museums, religious sites and hilltop views over the old city.
3:45ยท TRIP XTREMEin 5 vlogsAl-Azhar Mosque
This Fatimid-era mosque was expanded under the Mamluks and Ottomans and remains a global centre of Islamic learning.
10:11ยท TRIP XTREMEin 4 vlogsStep Pyramid of Djoser
Egypt's first pyramid has a statue of the king sealed in a stone serdab, with peepholes so visitors can see him.
33:09ยท Phil Carrin 4 vlogsNational Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Museum in Fustat whose Royal Mummies hall displays the remarkably well-preserved mummies of ancient pharaohs and queens.
6:29ยท TRIP XTREMEin 4 vlogsHanging Church
Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, one of the key historic buildings of Coptic Cairo.
1:05ยท Before You Goin 4 vlogsDowntown Cairo
Chaotic central district laid out in the mid-19th century by European architects, home to the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.
8:13ยท Gventuresin 4 vlogsIslamic Cairo
The part of the city built by its Fatimid founders, a maze of mosques, souks and striking Islamic monuments.
1:50ยท Before You Goin 4 vlogsCave Church (Monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner)
One of the largest churches in the Middle East, carved into caves with several separate church spaces.
13:14ยท Island Hopper TVin 4 vlogsCoptic Museum
Museum in Old Cairo dedicated to Egypt's Coptic Christian heritage.
4:25ยท Before You Goin 3 vlogsMemphis
Ancient capital of Egypt's Old Kingdom, about 30 km south of central Cairo and closely linked to the city's history.
Mohandessin
Western suburb on the Giza side of the Nile that many still consider part of Cairo.
Al-Muizz Street
A historic street in Islamic Cairo lined with restored Ottoman-era homes and traditional coffee shops where locals gather over tea.
1:51ยท Halil Bekarin 3 vlogsMosque of Muhammad Ali
An Ottoman-style mosque inside Cairo Citadel, known for its grand halls, intricate detailing and towering minarets.
0:44ยท Before You Goin 3 vlogsBent Pyramid
An early pyramid at Dahshur, notable for its distinctive change of angle partway up.
4:17ยท Island Hopper TVin 3 vlogsChurch of Saint Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga)
An ancient Coptic church, believed to stand where the Holy Family rested during their flight into Egypt.
Pyramid of Khafre
The second pyramid at Giza stands south of Khufu's and has an internal tunnel area that visitors can enter.
2:37ยท Chews to Explorein 3 vlogsAbou Tarek
Famous multi-storey koshari restaurant serving Egypt's national dish of rice, pasta, lentils, fried onions and spicy tomato sauce.
9:37ยท Kinetic Passportsin 3 vlogsSerapeum of Saqqara
These huge underground galleries hold granite boxes weighing around 50 tons each. How they were moved underground remains a mystery.
38:26ยท Phil Carrin 2 vlogsTahrir Square
Central downtown square and one of Cairo's best-known modern political landmarks.
8:46ยท Opentierain 2 vlogsDokki
Suburb west of the Nile, technically in Giza but widely seen as part of Cairo.
10:33ยท Gventuresin 2 vlogsAgouza
Western suburb along the Nile, administratively part of Giza but often counted as Cairo.
10:33ยท Gventuresin 2 vlogsHeliopolis
Affluent district known for its restaurants, nightlife and upmarket hotels.
5:59ยท Gventuresin 2 vlogsCairo Tower
A tall lattice-style tower on Gezira Island that is one of Cairo's most visible landmarks.
1:10ยท Dany Devin 2 vlogsAl-Azhar Park
A large public park with landscaped gardens, surrounded by historic districts of Islamic Cairo.
3:08ยท Halil Bekarin 2 vlogsMuseum of Islamic Art
A major museum of rare woodwork, art and artifacts from the Islamic world, spanning the pre-Mamluk to Ottoman eras.
1:05ยท TRIP XTREMEin 2 vlogsDahshur
A royal necropolis south of Cairo with several of Egypt's largest, oldest and most impressive pyramids.
7:47ยท TRIP XTREMEin 2 vlogsRed Pyramid
One of the large ancient pyramids at the Dahshur royal necropolis.
7:13ยท Before You Goin 2 vlogsPyramids of Giza Sound and Light Show
Evening sound and light show held at the Giza pyramids.
1:41ยท Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogsMosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
A famous historic mosque and madrasa in Islamic Cairo.
2:24ยท TRIP XTREMEin 2 vlogsNew Cairo
Modern satellite city east of Cairo with five-star resorts and golf courses set in the desert.
4:08ยท Gventuresin 2 vlogsBen Ezra Synagogue
A historic synagogue in Coptic Cairo, said to stand near the spot where baby Moses was found in the reeds.
9 Pyramids Lounge
A restaurant within the Giza Necropolis with sweeping views over the pyramids.
5:20ยท Chews to Explorein 2 vlogs
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Ziara
A restaurant next to the Marriott Mena House with sweeping views of the Giza pyramids.
6:41ยท Dany Dev1 vlogThe First Mall
An old-school luxury mall in the First Residence building by the Nile, with afternoon tea and live flute music.
9:52ยท Dany Dev1 vlogZoe
An upstairs restaurant on a stationary Nile boat with outdoor seating and sunset river views toward Zamalek.
12:27ยท Dany Dev1 vlogArkan Plaza
An open-air mall and restaurant complex in West Cairo with boutiques, eateries and a fancy grocery store.
14:11ยท Dany Dev1 vlogGarbage City (Manshiyat Naser)
A community at the foot of the Mokattam hills where the Zabbaleen collect and sort Cairo's waste, recycling around 85% of it.
5:50ยท Before You Go1 vlogManial Palace
The former residence of Prince Muhammad Ali, now a palace museum with landscaped gardens and richly decorated interiors.
7:19ยท Before You Go1 vlogBahariya Oasis
A desert oasis with hot springs, sand dunes and palm groves, close to the Black and White Deserts.
8:35ยท Before You Go1 vlogAbdeen Palace Museum
A royal palace blending European and Islamic styles, with grand halls and collections of art, furniture and artifacts.
10:33ยท Before You Go1 vlogPyramid of Teti
An Old Kingdom pyramid at Saqqara with hieroglyph-covered walls and a star-decorated ceiling over the burial chamber.
7:04ยท Halil Bekar1 vlogAl-Rifa'i Mosque
A 1912 mosque built to mirror neighbouring Sultan Hassan, housing the tombs of Khedive Ismail and the last Shah of Iran.
3:15ยท TRIP XTREME1 vlogMosque of al-Nasir Muhammad
A 14th-century Mamluk mosque within the Citadel, built by Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad between 1318 and 1335.
4:23ยท TRIP XTREME1 vlogEl Fishawy Cafรฉ
Cairo's most famous coffeehouse, in Khan el-Khalili, serving tourists and local merchants alike.
5:44ยท TRIP XTREME1 vlogAl-Muski Street
The main souk road through Khan el-Khalili, becoming Gawhar al-Qaid Street at its eastern end.
5:54ยท TRIP XTREME1 vlogAl-Hussein Mosque
A mosque honouring the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, bordering the eastern side of Khan el-Khalili.
6:11ยท TRIP XTREME1 vlogMastaba of Ti
An Old Kingdom tomb at Saqqara known for its colourful, highly detailed painted walls.
8:20ยท TRIP XTREME1 vlogBabylon Fortress
Remains of the Roman fortress begun under Emperor Trajan along the Nile, whose towers still overlook Coptic Cairo's main street.
8:56ยท TRIP XTREME1 vlogMosque of Amr ibn al-As
The first mosque built in Egypt, just outside the Coptic quarter.
9:52ยท TRIP XTREME1 vlogAbou El Sid
Egyptian restaurant with branches across Cairo, known for traditional dishes like Circassian chicken in walnut sauce and stuffed pigeon.
7:34ยท Opentiera1 vlogZooba
Modern Egyptian street-food restaurant serving local favourites in a stylish, colourful setting.
7:54ยท Opentiera1 vlogOm Ali
Egyptian dessert cafe known for traditional sweets, including rose water rice pudding.
8:04ยท Opentiera1 vlogNa'ama
Local street-food style restaurant in Agouza, just across the Nile from downtown, known for juicy, flavourful Egyptian shawarma.
1:36ยท Gventures1 vlogEl Hamra Street
Lebanese restaurant steps from Talaat Harb serving shawarma and other Lebanese dishes, with wraps smothered in tahini and onion.
2:19ยท Gventures1 vlogEl Akha
Syrian restaurant in Dokki serving shawarma, fattoush, mana'eesh, charcoal-grilled chicken and cheesy kunafa.
4:31ยท Gventures1 vlogTabkha Space
Tiny one-man kitchen serving seasonal homemade Egyptian food from fresh market ingredients, in an outdoor setting with trees and cats.
5:45ยท Gventures1 vlogEl Dahan
Family-owned Egyptian restaurant founded in 1959, now with branches across the city and a large menu of meats, salads, appetizers and desserts.
6:27ยท Gventures1 vlogSobhy Kaber
Well-known Cairo restaurant north of downtown, most famous for grilled meats, and also serving molokhia, tagines and Egyptian salads.
7:13ยท Gventures1 vlogGud Anita
Hidden restaurant tucked inside the All Saints Church complex, offering a quiet green space for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
8:14ยท Gventures1 vlogKhufu's Restaurant
Award-winning fine-dining restaurant overlooking the Giza pyramids, offering elevated Egyptian set menus including a vegetarian option.
9:02ยท Gventures1 vlogAbu Haidar
Shawarma spot started by a Lebanese family in the 1960s, bringing Beirut street-food flavours to Cairo, with a loyal following for generations.
10:46ยท Gventures1 vlogCafรฉ Riche
Historic downtown cafรฉ that became a meeting point for writers, intellectuals and political figures, where many important conversations and movements took shape.
1:23ยท Ana Gligorijeviฤ1 vlog6th of October City
6th of October City is a quiet, residential satellite city in Giza, popular mainly for its chain hotels.
4:54ยท Gventures1 vlogMaadi
Maadi is a calm, leafy neighbourhood south of downtown, home to immigrant communities, hip cafes and foreign restaurants.
5:24ยท Gventures1 vlogGarden City
Garden City is an upscale residential district just south of downtown, with quiet, curving, tree-lined streets and many embassies.
9:51ยท Gventures1 vlogGiza Panoramic Viewpoint
This desert viewpoint on the Giza Plateau takes in all the pyramids in a single view.
4:23ยท Chews to Explore1 vlog
