Free things to do · Cairo
Free things to do in Cairo
No-spend weekends in Cairo — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
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Top spots in Cairo
Felucca on the Nile
OutdoorsZamalek
Hour-long sail in a wooden lateen-rigged boat — best at golden hour.
Grand Egyptian Museum
CultureGiza
World's largest archaeological museum — full Tutankhamun collection in one place.
Khan el-Khalili
CultureIslamic Cairo
14th-century bazaar of copper, perfume and silver — finish with mint tea at El Fishawi.
Coptic Cairo
CultureOld Cairo
Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and Roman walls in one quiet quarter.
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
CultureGiza
The last surviving Wonder — go at sunrise on a horse from the back gate.
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- Standouts right now: Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Cairo and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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