Walks · Our pick in Cairo
Zamalek, island streets
On foot
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Image courtesy of © Slyronit · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Zamalek, island streets
Zamalek, the northern half of Gezira island, is a district of villas, embassies, galleries and cafés along 26th of July Street, with the Fish Garden and the riverbank walks under the trees.
Why it's on our list
- Galleries
- Cafés
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Zamalek, island streets before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Zamalek, island streets 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
- Safaa HegazyM3300 m4 min walk
- Kit-katM3750 m10 min walk
- MasberoM31.5 km18 min walk
Key sights
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 16 min
- The Citadel3.5 kmWalk 43 minCycle 17 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Khan el-Khalili4.3 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum12 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- The Pyramids of Giza12 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Cairo International Airport21 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- Sphinx International Airport33 kmCar or taxi 100 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 17 min