The 4 Best Market Shopping Tours in Egypt

1.Local Markets & Khan el Khalili Private Shopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 614 reviews · 3 hours · from $24Our pick

Spend three hours with a private guide such as Mostafa, Osama, Marwan, or Amr, visiting Cairo’s local markets, Fatimid gates, and Khan el Khalili. Expect hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, guided walking, shopping help, and time to bargain for brass, leather, perfumes, silver, and more.

“We had an excellent time on this tour! Our guide, Mr. Osama, was superb! He asked immediately what we wanted to get from the tour and made sure to focus on this, particularly the history, as we went. He was knowledgeable, incredibly enthusiatic, and took the time to make sure we saw everything we want to. The markets themselves are amazing! There is so much to see and experience.”

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2.VIP Shopping Private Tour Papyrus Perfume Bazaars and Cotton

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $6Best value

Hesham Egypt tour guide arranges a four-hour private Cairo shopping trip by vehicle. Visit shops for papyrus, perfume, cartouches, alabaster, crystal, handmade art, and long-fiber Egyptian cotton, with hotel pickup, drop-off, water, and help bargaining.

“Driver was friendly & took us to shops that weren't pressuring us to buy things if we didn't want. Also took me to a special bizarre I wanted just to take a photo.”

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3.Private Day tour in Khan Elkhalele Market with Shopping and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $15

Spend four to five hours with a private guide, often identified as Basem or Bassem, exploring Khan El-Khalili and Al-Muizz Street, then visiting papyrus, perfume, carpet, spice, and cotton shops. Pickup, transport, water, and a light Egyptian lunch are included.

“Basem is a terrific guide! He took us to some high quality shops for papyrus, spices, and jewelry. Our next stop was lunch, which was delicious lamb shwarma (Basem asks for your preferences, so you have several choices.) Lunch was delicious. Read more”

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4.Bazaars Shopping Tour, Medieval Cairo Adventure Awaits

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $21

Start at 11 a.m. with hotel pickup, then follow a private guide through El Ghorya, Gamalia Street, El Mosky, and Khan el-Khalili. Your guide helps with local customs, languages, prices, and navigation. Mahmoud is one named guide, though the assigned guide may vary.

“Exceptional service! Guide was knowledgable and smart navigating us well Team has great attitudes. Will use them again.”

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