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Free Things to Do in Cairo

Looking for free things to do? Here's our ranking of the best free activities in Cairo. Popular attractions include Coptic Cairo (Old City) and Islamic Cairo. If you have extra time, Mosque of Ibn Tulun is worthwhile.

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Coptic Cairo (Old City) Free attraction
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Ranks #1 in Cairo attractions

Why go: This neighborhood in southern Cairo is the oldest part of the city, with twisting alleyways ... read more»

Islamic Cairo Free attraction
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Ranks #3 in Cairo attractions

Why go: This sprawling neighborhood in eastern Cairo encompasses a labyrinth of twisting alleyways and a spattering ... read more»

Mosque of Ibn Tulun Free attraction
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Ranks #4 in Cairo attractions

Why go: Constructed in 879 A.D., Cairo's oldest and largest mosque was built to accommodate ... read more»

Zamalek (Gezira Island) Free attraction
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Ranks #7 in Cairo attractions

Why go: When you're itching to return to modern times, head to Zamalek, an upscale neighborhood ... read more»

Khan el-Khalili Free attraction
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Ranks #10 in Cairo attractions

Why go: For the best taste of Cairo's vibrant, chaotic personality, make a beeline to the ... read more»

Mohamed Ali Mosque (The Alabaster Mosque) Free attraction
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Ranks #11 in Cairo attractions

Why go: Rising above the Citadel in Islamic Cairo, the Mohamed Ali Mosque remains the most recognizable ... read more»

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