tahrir square city tour

The heart of modern Cairo, Tahrir Square, is typical of the more modern, commercial centre of Cairo; it houses numerous important old and modern structures in addition to it being a public transport hub, all of which have turned the square into one of the most important and busiestareas in the city. However, Tahrir Square witnessed a series of past events and changes of regimes throughout the history of the country.

Tour Itinerary

If you are hoping to go on a Cairo walking tour then make sure your stop includes a visit to Tahrir Square, also known as Midan Tahrir. Tahrir Square is the large public square of Modern Cairo and the most urbanized location you will find in the city. It also holds some of the biggest attractions in all of Egypt including the Egyptian Museum, as well as important institutions like the American University in Cairo and the Arab League. Among the first buildings you will see in Midan Tahrir will be the Nile Hilton Hotel and the Egyptian Museum, recognizable by its reddish-pink stone. There are also several mosques and office buildings scattered throughout the waking area. Cairo walking tours for Tahrir Square are common, and very informative as travel guides explain to groups of tourist the significance of what they are seeing. Just bear in mind that some buildings are a few miles away even if they are perceivable from a distance. This is why some walking tours will offer car services for their customers.