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Best Things to do in Egypt (2026)

Activities and experiences, from markets and classes to outdoor trips and evening entertainment, for filling your time in a destination.

5 places · Updated October 23, 2026

Our top 3 things to do in Egypt

  1. Khan el-Khalili Historic bazaar, Islamic CairoCairo's great historic bazaar, a maze of lanes selling lanterns, spices, brass and jewellery around a khan founded in the 1380s.
  2. Al-Muizz Street Historic street walk, Islamic CairoThe main street of Fatimid Cairo, a kilometre-long walk from Bab al-Futuh to Bab Zuweila lined with Mamluk mosques, madrasas, palaces and fountains.
  3. Al-Azhar Park City park and viewpoint, El-Darb El-AhmarA 30-hectare landscaped park on a former rubbish mound above Islamic Cairo, with gardens, cafés and some of the best sunset views of the old city's minarets.

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2. Al-Muizz Street

Historic street walkIslamic Cairo

The main street of Fatimid Cairo, a kilometre-long walk from Bab al-Futuh to Bab Zuweila lined with Mamluk mosques, madrasas, palaces and fountains.

View details — Al-Muizz Street

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3. Al-Azhar Park

City park and viewpointEl-Darb El-Ahmar

A 30-hectare landscaped park on a former rubbish mound above Islamic Cairo, with gardens, cafés and some of the best sunset views of the old city's minarets.

View details — Al-Azhar Park

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4. Cairo Tower

Observation towerGezira

A 187-metre lattice tower on Gezira island, completed in 1961, with an open-air observation deck giving 360-degree views over the Nile and the city.

View details — Cairo Tower