Cairo Photography Walking Tour: Souqs, Mosques and Palaces

Discover and experience a city through the eyes of a local photographer on a Cairo Photography Walking Tour. See the Souqs, Mosques and Palaces of Egypt's largest city and learn the best way to capture memorable holiday snaps.

Discover the ancient winding city streets of Cairo, Egypt, the cradle of civilization. Take a tour of Islamic Cairo visiting historic Fatimid era gateways to the old city as well as mosques, houses and palaces while passing through local markets. A memorable visit will by the walk through the famous Souq Khan al Khalili where vendors produce all kind of wares for your perusal.

You will visit Cairo's three enduring ramparts: Bab Al-Nasr (Gate of Victory), Bab Al-Futuh (Gate of Conquests) and Bab Al-Zuwayla, as well as the Street of the Tentmakers - Cairo's only remaining medieval covered market. See Al-Azhar Mosque, the Mosque of Al Hakim, Beit as-Suhaymi (traditional family mansion) and the remains of Beshtak Palace on a fascinating walking tour through Islamic Cairo.

Your Cairo Photography Walking Tour ends at the Northern Gates to Islamic Cairo.

Some of the things you will learn from your photographer guide:

• How to incorporate lighting conditions to create dramatic photos
• How to capture the atmosphere of a particular scene
• How to compose a photograph to get the maximum effect

Your English-speaking Photographer guide has in-depth local knowledge, a passion for Cairo and for the art of photography. So bring your camera and be prepared to walk, shoot and click.

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