Top 10 Local Artisans and Craft Markets in Cairo

🖼️ Visual Introduction

Landscape — Palm trees and ancient buildings reflect in calm water.
📸 Photo by Berat Bozkurt

🌍 Explore the City

Start your journey in Cairo by exploring iconic neighborhoods, hidden alleys, and must-see landmarks on a city experience.

🚶 Top 10 Tours & Experiences

Join a curated tour in Cairo to uncover stories, legends, and sights you’d never find on your own.

Architecture — Egypt & Nubia, Volume III, No. 8: Mosque of Sultan Hassan, Cairo 1842–49 Louis Haghe (British, 1806–1885) after David Roberts (Scottish, 1796–1864) publisher F. G. Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London England Color lithograph Support: Wove paper Image: 33.4 x 51 cm (13 1/8 x 20 1/16 in.); Sheet: 43 x 60.3 cm (16 15/16 x 23 3/4 in.) Bequest of John Bonebrake 2012.184 Catalogue raisonné: Abbey 272:94 https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2012.184
📸 Photo by The Cleveland Museum of Art

🏛️ Top 10 Attractions

From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, explore Cairo attractions with flexible tickets.

🎥 Featured Top 10 Video

🏨 Where to Stay Near the Top Spots

Escape the crowds with boutique hotels in Cairo that offer charm, comfort, and personal service.

Enjoy cooking, relaxing, and living like a local in Cairo with fully equipped rental options.

✈️ Getting There

Start your adventure with flights to Cairo that make travel easy and affordable.

📱 Stay Connected While Exploring

Stay connected in Cairo with easy SIM card and eSIM options for calls, data, and maps.

🛡️ Safety for Sightseers

Travel with peace of mind — comprehensive insurance ensures you’re covered while exploring Cairo.

Don’t flaunt your hotel room number in public.

Street Life — A group of people standing outside of a building
📸 Photo by Nico Knaack

💳 Budgeting for the Top 10

Plan ahead with convenient financial tools that make spending in Cairo stress-free.

Always count change given back to you in markets or taxis.

🎒 Travel Prep & Tips

Use rubber bands or cable ties to keep cords tidy.

Respect cultural heritage sites — don’t touch or remove artifacts.

Stay Sun Safe: Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Even on cloudy days, UV rays can be strong.
Know Local Customs: Research etiquette like tipping, greetings, or dining habits before arriving.
Stay Alert in Traffic: In some countries, traffic rules are loosely followed. Cross streets with care.

🎥 Travel Vlog of Top Spots

🎥 Cultural Highlight

🎥 Scenic Highlight

✨ Stories from the Top 10

The table is crowded with dishes, some familiar, others mysterious. Laughter flows as stories are exchanged over bowls of rice, bread, or soup. A shared meal becomes more than food — it’s connection, generosity, and belonging.