Sights · Our pick in Cairo
Khan el-Khalili
The old souk
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Image courtesy of © Mohammed Moussa · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Khan el-Khalili
Khan el-Khalili is the historic bazaar of medieval Cairo, a maze of lanes and caravanserais between Al-Azhar and Al-Muizz Street, full of brass, lanterns, spices, textiles and silver. Agree a price before you buy, and come back after dark, when the lamps are lit.
Why it's on our list
- Come after dark
- Agree prices first
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Khan el-Khalili before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Khan el-Khalili are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Bab el ShaariaM3750 m9 min walk
- AttabaM2M31.3 km16 min walk
Key sights
- The Citadel1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 13 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)2.7 kmWalk 33 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 17 min
- The Pyramids of Giza14 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum15 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Cairo International Airport17 kmCar or taxi 57 min
- Sphinx International Airport37 kmCar or taxi 111 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 16 min