Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrassa Tours and Tickets

Explore Cairo’s dynamic Christian and Islamic history on a walking day tour of the old city. The outing is divided into two segments. First you’ll visit Christian Coptic Cairo—among the most important locations for Christians in Egypt—and visit a church and a synagogue. After a lunch break at a local restaurant, continue on to learn about Islamic Cairo, where you’ll have the opportunity to enter two mosques.

Visit Cairo’s religious landmarks on a private tour to the city’s most important Coptic, Islamic, and Jewish places. Learn how the Christian Holy Family took shelter on the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, explore the Church of Saint Barbara, and see the gilded icons that adorn the Hanging Church. Enter a synagogue built where baby Moses was found and eat lunch at a local restaurant; see Cairo’s most important mosques then take in sweeping views of the city from Saladin’s 15th-century citadel. 

Discover Cairo’s Coptic, Jewish and Islamic traditions on a full-day cultural tour that includes Abu Serga Church and the Citadel of Cairo. Step into the sanctuaries of the city’s most important Coptic churches, from the 4th-century Abu Serga to the elegant Hanging Church, visit a synagogue built where baby Moses was purportedly found and see celebrated mosques and madrassas. Finish your tour on the medieval fortifications of Saladin’s Citadel of Cairo, which protect the graceful domes and minarets of the Alabaster Mosque. 

Spare yourself the street harassment that so often goes with independent Cairo tourism and benefit from the insights of an Egyptologist guide on this tour of Old Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then discover Islamic Cairo at the Citadel, the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, and the Alabaster Mosque.

See the highlights of Islamic Cairo during this private, Egyptologist-led five-hour tour. Visit five historic mosques, including stunning Al-Azhar Mosque and the sprawling mosque and madrasa of Sultan Hassan, as well as one nicknamed the “Alabaster Mosque” within the Citadel of Salah El Din. Other attractions including the original gates of the city and time to browse the stalls of the famous bazaar Khan Al-Khalili.

This dynamic tour gives travelers a chance to explore more than just the pharaohs and pyramids that make Egypt famous. Visit the Citadel of Salah el Din, the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, and Sultan Hassan Mosque on this private tour that showcases the rich culture and history of this diverse nation.

Delve into Islamic Cairo—the area of the city with the most Islamic sights—without any worries about transport or getting lost on this half-day private tour. Soak in the bustling scenes as you travel between the sites by private car, and visit the Saladin Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili bazaar, and more; all with a guide to provide background and insight not obvious if exploring alone.

Visit Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the Madrassa of Sultan Hassan on a private walking tour that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Walk through an Old City gate to the colorful, historic market, then see a 14th-century mosque and madrassa, or school, that is a landmark of Cairo’s Mamluk era.

Cairo might be best-known for its ancient wonders, but the Egyptian capital is packed with world-class Islamic treasures. Cover the city’s five most famous mosques during this enriching guided tour, which includes a lunch stop for a bite of classic Egyptian cuisine, like koshary. See the oldest mosque ever built in Egypt and pop into traditional stalls for a peek at local handicrafts. Friday tours have the option to join prayers.

Don’t waste your precious time looking for taxis or fumbling with maps. Check off no fewer than five spectacular mosques and the notorious Khan al-Khalili bazaar in just half a day on this private door-to-door tour. See the Alabaster Mosque (and the Citadel of Saladin), the al-Rifa’i Mosque, the Sultan Hassan Mosque, the Al-Azhar Mosque, and the Al-Hussein Mosque with a guide. Please note, tour excludes any entrance fees.

Cairo Full day tour 6 hours starts every day from 8:00 am to 16:00 pm Private tour includes all pick up & drop off from customer location in Cairo, Entry Fees, Expert Tour guide, Lunch at Local restaurant, All Taxes Services, includes Bottle of Water, and All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicles The Newest Model, Tour Excludes personal items and tipping. There is possibility of entering any of the Coptic Museum or the Islamic Museum or Felucca boat ride sailing on the Nile But this can be added in the middle of the booking process because it requires additional fees

Half day trip 4 hours starts every day from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Private trip includes all pickup and drop off transfers from customer location in Cairo by Private Air Conditioned Vehicle, Entry Fees, Expert Tour guide, All Taxes & Services, Snacks Bag includes (Bottle of Water, Can of Pepsi, Chips & Cake) and All Pickup and drop off Transfers, Tour excludes Personal Items, Tipping and any Optional Tours. Note : Visits start at 9 am

Explore the remarkable architecture and history of Islamic Cairo with a private-full day tour of the city’s most important sites in a comfortable van. See the oldest intact mosque in Egypt, and stroll past the 11th-century buildings that line Al Muezz Street. Stand at the foot of an original gate to old Cairo, then walk the medieval walls at Saladin’s 12th-century citadel. See the elegant domes of the alabaster mosque before continuing to the mosque of Sultan Hassan and Rifai, where the evolution of Islamic architecture comes to vivid life.

Cairo's day tours to Christian and Islamic Sights starts at 8:00 am  Pickup from your hotel in Cairo By Emo Tours guide to Start your full  day tour visiting Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which  is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where  the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still, There you  will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then continue your day tour to Islamic Cairo that was founded in 641 A.D By the First Muslam leader Amr Ibn Elas Over there in Islamic Cairo you will be able to Visit and Enter the Following Mosques `Masjid` Amr Ibn Elas Mosque that was built in 642 A.D By the Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas at El FUSTAT area then followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that  was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan  Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The  Citadel in Cairo. Then followed by another big famous Mosque Which is Al-Rifa’i Mosque The  building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan,  which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a  complement to the older structure. Then visit The Citadel of Cairo where you can visit the most famous mosque in Cairo which is Mohamed Ali`s mosque that known as the Alabaster MosqueThen End your day tour with a visit to Khan Khalili Bazaar At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel there is possibility of entering any of the Coptic Museum or the  Islamic Museum or Felucca boat ride sailing on the Nile But this can be  added in the middle of the booking process because it requires  additional fees

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by our private vehicle then transfer to Islamic Cairo to visit Citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali mosque which was constructed by Salah El Din in 1183 AD to protect Cairo from the danger. then Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq an Ottoman architecture .it is same design but smaller like blue mosque of Sultan Ahmed. enjoy visiting Al Rifai mosque and Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

Half Day Trip To Islamic Cairo Explore the Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque, the Al-Rifa'i Mosque, the Sultan Hassan Mosque, the Al-Azhar Mosque, and (for Muslims only) the Mosque of Sayyidna Al Hussein. This half-day tour includes door-to-door transfers includes all any entrance fees.

Budget Half day tour to Islamic Cairo Starts At 10:00 am Pickup from your hotel by our expert tour guide and transfer to the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo Where you visit Mohamed Ali Mosque that has been considered one of the most beautful mosque in Cairo it  also know as the Alabaster Mosque because its outer walls has been  Covered by Alabaster Stone Then Followed by another big famous Mosque Which is Al-Rifa’i Mosque The  building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan,  which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a  complement to the older structure. This was part of a vast campaign by  the 19th century rulers of Egypt to both associate themselves with the  perceived glory of earlier periods in Egypt‘s Islamic history and  modernize the city. Then Followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that  was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan  Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The  Citadel in Cairo. Its construction began 757 AH/1356 CE with work ending  three years later “without even a single day of idleness”. At the time  of construction the mosque was considered remarkable for its fantastic  size and innovative architectural components. Commissioned by a sultan  of a short and relatively unimpressive profile, al-Maqrizi noted that  within the mosque were several “wonders of construction”. The mosque  was, for example, designed to include schools for all four of the Sunni  schools of thought: Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanafi and Hanbali Then drive to Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo it`s  also known as the mosque of the most resplendent  is a mosque in  Islamic Cairo in Egypt.Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid Caliphate  commissioned its construction for the newly established capital city in  970. Its name is usually thought to allude to the Islamic prophet  Muhammad's daughter Fatimah, a revered figure in Islam who was given the  title az-Zahrā  .the shining or resplendent one.It was the first mosque  established in Cairo,a city that has since gained the nickname "the  City of a Thousand Minarets End your day tour By a visit to El Hussein  Mosque in Cairo .Hallowed mosque believed to be the burial site of the  head of the prophet Muhammad's grandson. At the end of the tour our guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo Highlights • Visit Mohamed Ali Mosque • Visit Al Azhar Mosque • Visit El Sultan Hassan Mosque • Visit Al-Rifa’i Mosque • Visit Khan Khalili • Private Guided Tour • No Hidden Costs • Hassle Free • One Priceoptional Add-ons • Islamic museum

Exploring Islamic and Coptic Christian Cairo without a guide may mean missing some sights and their history, or losing your way. This full-day private tour makes everything easy: covering the highlights and hidden gems of both quarters, including the Abu-Sergah Church and Hanging Church, and the El Sultan Hassan and Amr Ibn Elas mosques. A private air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup and drop-off ensure worry-free travel, too.

The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a monumental mosque and madrassa located in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was considered remarkable for its massive size and innovative architectural components, and is still considered one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo today Explore Sultan Hassana historic mosque on a private tour . Learn about the history and architecture of the sprawling complex as you walk the medieval fortifications with your guide, after that we will continue for a full day tour showing the old Egyptian artifacts from the beginning of history. Then enjoy and Egyptian cuisine at a nearby restaurant before finishing the tour at your hotel.

Travel back in time to the glory days of Islamic Cairo, and see some of the medieval and Ottoman city's greatest religious monuments, on this 4-hour private guided tour. Admire ancient mosques and madrasa, medieval Citadel's walls and gates, and a lot more. .Greet your private guide at the main gate of your hotel or accommodation at a time of your choosing: any time between 9am and 11am. Islamic Cairo Major Mosques list: Mosque of Muhammed Ali Al-Nasir Muhammad mosque Mosque of Ibn Tulun Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan Al-Rifa'i Mosque Mosque of Amr Ibn As For further additional in-depth visits please see our best seller product the "Islamic Cairo History Tour" which has the rest of the following great mosques among its itinerary: Aqsunqur (the Blue) mosque Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah Mosque Al Azhar mosque

Cairo Full day tour 6 hours starts every day from 8:00 am to 16:00 pm Private tour includes all pick up & drop off from customer location in Cairo, Entry Fees, Expert Tour guide, Lunch at Local restaurant, All Taxes Services, includes Bottle of Water and All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicles The Newest Model, Tour Excludes personal items and tipping. There is possibility of entering any of the Coptic Museum or the Islamic Museum or Felucca boat ride sailing on the Nile But this can be added in the middle of the booking process because it requires additional fees

visit Sultan Hassan mosque, find peace in Old Cairo, try the local Egyptian food with professional guide and photographer.

Check out some of Cairo’s most beautiful mosques, illustrating a range of Islamic architectural styles and fascinating history, during this 5-hour private tour. During your trip you’ll explore these buildings’ connection to city history and spiritual life at three locations. Visit the Mosque of Amr Ibn al-As, built in 642 AD around the time of Cairo’s founding. You’ll also see the Ibn-Tulun mosque, commissioned in the 870s AD, and explore the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, located near Cairo’s Citadel. Your visit also covers a private guide and vehicle, lunch, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Mosques, museums and numerous historical landmarks – our tour has five fascinating stops for you to be amazed by. Avoid the hassle of transiting between each sight as we pick you up and take you to each location. Fall in love with the rich Islamic history Cairo has to offer, seeing some of Egypt’s oldest landmarks and learning about the cultural significance of each.