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Cairo travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-08

Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Cairo
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Common scams in Cairo

13 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Cairo, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Cairo — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Cairo

6 places worth your time in Cairo, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Cairo →

Top food to try in Cairo

6 dishes to eat in Cairo, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Cairo →

Traditions and customs in Cairo

5 customs and traditions in Cairo — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Cairo →

Getting around Cairo

How to travel around Cairo — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Cairo: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Cairo

3 laws, restrictions, and customs in Cairo that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Cairo — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Cairo

4 emergency services in Cairo you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Cairo — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Cairo

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Cairo — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Cairo — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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