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Cairo travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-08

Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Cairo
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Common scams in Cairo

13 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Cairo, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Cairo — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Cairo

6 places worth your time in Cairo, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Cairo →

Top food to try in Cairo

6 dishes to eat in Cairo, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Cairo →

Traditions and customs in Cairo

5 customs and traditions in Cairo — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Cairo →

Getting around Cairo

How to travel around Cairo — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Cairo: transport and taxi apps →

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