Babylon Fortress
Top Cairo landmarks
Babylon Fortress
Babylon Fortress

Babylon Fortress Tours and Tickets

93 reviews
Free admission

Standing proudly in Coptic Cairo and housing the Hanging Church, two round Roman towers are all that remain of Babylon Fortress. During Roman times, it was the center of government, with walls as thick as 13 feet (4 meters; after Arab Muslim forces conquered what is today Cairo, much of the stone went to build Coptic Cairo.

  • Old Cairo, Cairo
Overview
Tours & Tickets

Tours and Tickets to Experience Babylon Fortress

When are you traveling?
Cairo Categories
Time of Day
Duration
Price
$0
$500+
Rating
Specials

12 results

Revenue may affect this sort order
Discover the Hidden Gems of Coptic Cairo and the Cave Church

Discover the Hidden Gems of Coptic Cairo and the Cave Church

Your guide will pick up you from your Hotel to visit Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world , the hanging church, then visit The Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo There are seven cave churches carved into the nearby Moqattam Mountain. The Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner is the largest and has an amphitheater with a seating capacity of 20,000,then at the end of tour you will return back to your Hotel.
... More
  • 3 to 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
from
$40.00
Amazing Full Day tour Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and Old Cairo

Amazing Full Day tour Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and Old Cairo

8
Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, it's the richest museum of Egyptian antiquities in the whole world, it is open daily, the building is rectangular with a large rotunda on the ground floor containing massive exhibits including colossal statues of Ramses II, the best views of them can be obtained looking down from the upper galleries, the gold and alabaster trappings from the tomb of Tutankhamun draw the crowds,Proceed to the massive medieval Salah El-din citadel ( Mohamed Ali Alabaster mosque in Salah El Din Citadel), once a stronghold against the Crusader. Explore this ancient fortress and marvel at its brilliant domed ceilings, suspended lights, and commanding views of Cairo. Stop for lunch at local restaurant (not included) then driving to Complete your exploration by visiting Old Cairo, Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, The Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites.
... More
  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
from
$100.00
Price varies by group size

More Tours in Cairo

Things to do near Cairo

More attractions near Cairo

Trending attractions

Help CenterCustomer CarePrivacy and Cookies StatementAbout ViatorNewsViator blog
© 1997-2024 Viator, Inc.
Terms & Conditions