Coptic Cairo Tour: Explore Saint Simon's Church

Explore Cairo’s hidden gems: Cave Church of Saint Simon and Coptic churches. Discover history, culture, and the unique ‘garbage city’ neighborhood.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Coptic Cairo - The guide will collect guests from their hotel in Cairo or Giza and provide a private car transfer to explore the historic Coptic Cairo. The tour begins with a visit to the Babylon Fortress, established in 98 B.C. by Roman Emperor Trajan. Next, guests will visit the Hanging Church, which dates back to the third century and was…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo down town or Giza
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • pick up from 6th October city , new cairo ,Nasr city, new settlement , airport and surrounding
Additional Information

Embark on a unique journey to the Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church of Saint Simon, with this exclusive tour that also delves into the splendid churches of Coptic Cairo. Discover some of Cairo’s most significant Christian landmarks, such as the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church….

Location
Coptic Cairo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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1thebeano
Sep 17, 2025
Well worth doing - Great trip, knowledgeable guide and interesting sites. Once again in awe of how buildings of such an incredible age are still standing and the icons within still preserved.
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Markay1906tq
Sep 12, 2025
Fascinating - The Cave Church is stunning in size and story. Old Cairo's religious sites were just as fascinating, each one filled with sacred artwork and ancient relics. Our guide helped us understand the significance of every stop and even suggested where to take the best photos
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L993uojosepht
Sep 10, 2025
A true treasure - The Coptic churches of Old Cairo are a true treasure, but the highlight was definitely the Cave Church of Saint Simon. Sitting in its massive open-air stone amphitheater was surreal. We learned so much about Egypt's early Christians and monastic life.
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Michaelrn7727yd
Sep 8, 2025
Outstanding! - Seeing the Cave Church of Saint Simon felt like discovering a secret side of Cairo. Combined with the Hanging Church and other sites in Old Cairo, the tour showed us how diverse and spiritual Egyptian culture truly is. Our guide Magdy was outstanding!
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R8956pvronaldf
Sep 2, 2025
The Cave Church and old Cairo - This Coptic Cairo tour offered a quiet, reflective break from the city's hustle. The Cave Church was monumental, literally carved into the rock, while the churches of Old Cairo told a thousand years of Christian tradition. A must-see for culture lovers
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Josiahg631
Aug 22, 2025
The Cave Church of Saint Simon is Amazing! - I was amazed by the scale and atmosphere of the Cave Church of Saint Simon. It’s a lesser-known gem that’s rich in history and meaning. The Old Cairo churches, like Hanging Church and St. Sergius, were full of charm and powerful stories of faith and resilience
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F7023vgadriann
Jul 16, 2025
The Cave Church - Our tour to the Cave Church and Old Cairo was one of our favorites in Egypt. We explored hidden Coptic gems, learned about early Christianity, and admired the inspiring architecture carved into stone, so different from other sites in Cairo, and absolutely worth seeing!
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Curious67958024610
Jul 6, 2025
We got to explore so many places! - Great tour! Highly recommend! The guide is super informative, and very helpful. Definitely a great visit to Old Cairo.
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Micahl934
Jun 4, 2025
Remarkable journey - This tour offers a remarkable journey through the rich Christian heritage of Cairo. The tour begins with a visit to the awe-inspiring Cave Church of Saint Simon, nestled in the Mokattam Hills. continues through Old Cairo, where visitors explore some of Egypt’s oldest and most historically significant Christian sites, including the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. The tour is well-organized, guided by knowledgeable professionals who provide rich historical context and engaging storytelling. It is highly recommended.
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Johnson7263
May 24, 2025
Lovely sites, nice tour guide - This half day tour of Cave Church of St. Simon & Old Cairo Churces was nice. The places we visited were lovely, especially St. Simon (aka Cave Church). Our car ride was very tight. Three guests in the back seat of a small compact car was difficult. The car was air-conditioned, and the driver was fine, but for three guests, squeezing into the back seat was uncomfortable. Also, not being informed in the Viator description of the out of city pick-up fee ($25 us dollars) was surprising. One last item... beware of "garbage city" on the way to the St. Simon Cave Church. It's very disturbing.
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From $20
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).