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Cairo of Naguib Mahfouz tour: Morning in Gamaleya & Naguib Mahfouz Museum
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Cairo of Naguib Mahfouz
Naguib Mahfouz is one of the most prominent writers in the Arab World.
Born in 1911 in Cairo, he was the first Arab writer to receive a Nobel prize in Literature in 1988. Of his many works, the most famous is the Cairo Trilogy, consisting of Bayn Al Qasryin/ Palace Walk (1956), Qasr el Shouq/ Palace of Desire (1957), and Al Soqariya/ Sugar Street (1957), which focuses on a Cairo family through three generations, from 1917 until 1952. The name of these novels were named after actual street names in Historic Cairo.
Naguib Mahfouz left our world on the 30th of August 2006.
On this tour, we try to walk the streets that inspired Naguib Mahfouz, learn about the history of this part of Cairo that inspired the great novelist Naguib Mahfouz. It is in that part of Cairo where Mahfouz was born and lived the first few years of his life.. and even though he moved later to live elsewhere in Cairo, it is here where he always returned to walk and be inspired.
That part of the city is part of Historic Cairo which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Tour program
Wander through the streets of Gamaleya, discover more about the history of Cairo and walk in the footsteps of the great writer “Naguib Mahfouz”.
- Meet the group by the old gate of Cairo “Bab al-Nasr”
- Walk through the street of Gamaleya to explore the area that inspired the great writer “Naguib Mahfouz”. We will first sit in a local coffee shop in the street for a full immersion and to get the chance to observe life. Mahfouz his favorite thing was to walk the streets and sit in local coffee shops to explore life and see people, this is where he got most of his inspiration.
While in the local coffee shop in the street, you can enjoy a cup of tea or a delicious Egyptian breakfast Foul (Food & drinks not included in tour fees) - Walk through Gamaleya to learn about its history and the history of the important monuments we see while we walk
(Note: Monuments will be only explored from outside) - Along the walk you will discover and walk through the small streets that inspired Naguib Mahfouz like “Midaq alley” & “Palace Walk”
- End the tour with a visit to “Naguib Mahfouz museum” (A small museum but with valuable pieces)
Total Walking distance: 1 KM
Notes in case of group tours: (Different for private tours)
- Tours are not suitable for children below 10
- Group size: 14 – 15 guests
- Tour language: English, if we have non-Arabic speakers
(If not, then it will be in Arabic) - A minimum number is needed for the tour to take place. We reserve the right to cancel the tour anytime, if it doesn’t reach the minimum number needed. In that case, guests will be advised by email and refund will take place
- Exact details about meeting point, drop pin, starting time, contacts… will be communicated by email 1 day prior to tour date. Kindly make sure you check your email (including Junk folder) 1 day before tour date.
Fees include:
- Entrance fees & guardians tipping
- Top experienced knowledgeable tour guide
- General Taxes
Fees exclude:
- Transportation (It’s a Walking Tour)
- Online payment fees
- 14% VAT tax (Mandatory: To be added)
- Food & drinks
How to book?
This experience is offered both private and public group tours.
Group tours booking:
Kindly note that our tours are LIMITED Number with only one group most of the time. It’s advised to book your place as as soon as possible to guarantee your place.
Tour fees payment is a must to confirm your place.
For further assistance & to know all our upcoming Group Tours schedule contact “Group Tours operation team” on:
Group tours cancellation policy:
You can cancel free of charge anytime up to 7 days prior to tour date. (Excluding online payment fees)
Afterwards, it will be non-refundable.
Request this tour private.
1 person or a group of friends? We cater for all.
All of our tours can be offered private. We are always happy showing the beauty of Egypt & Egyptian heritage to people from all over the world. If you love history & culture, you will definitely enjoy our tours as they are rich in history and interesting stories to learn.
Forget about the books or documentaries.. we make you live history.
We forgot to mention that they are FUN as well!
With us you Walk back in time.
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Our Tours Reviews
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Ramy Hanna
I usually don’t write reviews but definitely
Walk like an Egyptian deserves this one…
I had an amazing experience and time in yesterday’s tour (the city of the dead) I absolutely love it.
Our tour guide is a friendly person, good communicator, Excellent English, very knowledgeable about almost everything. I usually have a self walk there and thought I knew quit a bit about it, but this one was totally different… they took us to places I’d never visited, telling us history I’d never known…
“Walk like an Egyptian” is recommended if you want to know the amazing stories behind the streets you walk in every day.
THANK YOU WLE , I had a great time and looking forward to doing other tours you offer❤️