Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
Cairo
Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
From$35
— No ticket required
Free things to do in Cairo
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Cairo. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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About this list
Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Cairo, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Cairo
Combo (Save 6%): Giza Complex Skip-the-Line Entry + Grand Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
From$63.65
Combo (Save 2%): GEM + Egyptian Museum of Antiquities Skip-the-Line Tickets
From$58
Combo (Save 11%): Grand Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets + Nile Dinner Cruise
From$67.45
Half-Day Guided Tour of Giza Pyramids & Sphinx with Hotel Transfers
From$54
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis Tour from Cairo
From$48
Pyramids, Bazaar and Citadel Tour with Photographer
From$72
Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria from Cairo
From$53.28
Cairo: Nile River Memphis Dinner Cruise + Show + Private Transfers
From€18
Sound & Light show at The Giza Pyramids: Skip-the-Line Tickets
From$38
From Cairo: Half-Day Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Guided Tour with Nile Felucca Ride & Hotel Transfers
From$45.9
Manial Palace, Ibn Tulun Mosque & Gayer-Anderson Museum: Guided Tour + Lunch
Cairo
Manial Palace, Ibn Tulun Mosque & Gayer-Anderson Museum: Guided Tour + Lunch
From€58.29
Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo: Tour from Cairo/Giza
Cairo
Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo: Tour from Cairo/Giza
From€85
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Entry Ticket + Transfers
Cairo
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Entry Ticket + Transfers
From€35
Plaza Premium Lounge at Cairo Airport (Terminal 2 VIP Lounge)
Black & White Desert: 2-Day Tour from Cairo + Bedouin Camp, Stargazing & Meals
Cairo
Black & White Desert: 2-Day Tour from Cairo + Bedouin Camp, Stargazing & Meals
From€80
From Hurghada by Bus: Full-Day Cairo Tour with Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids of Giza
Cairo: Transfer from Airport to Hotel
Cairo
Cairo: Transfer from Airport to Hotel
From€34.17
Egyptian Museum Cairo & National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Private Tour
Cairo
Egyptian Museum Cairo & National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Private Tour
From€85.37
Cairo: Nile Pharaohs Dinner Cruise + Optional Transfer
Cairo
Cairo: Nile Pharaohs Dinner Cruise + Optional Transfer
From€27
Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx: Private Guided Tour
Cairo
Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx: Private Guided Tour
From€55.49
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili Market: Guided Tour
Cairo
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili Market: Guided Tour
From€59.76
Islamic and Coptic Cairo: Architecture and Art Tour
Cairo
Islamic and Coptic Cairo: Architecture and Art Tour
From€51.22
Tahiri Square Cairo: Guided Food Tour
Cairo
Tahiri Square Cairo: Guided Food Tour
From€115
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.