Cairo Unusual Day Tour Visit Camel Market in Birqash

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Escape the beaten track, witness local life in action, and capture fascinating photos on this private half-day tour of Birqash Camel Market, 22 miles (35 kilometers) from Cairo. Your private guide will explain the comings and goings as dealers and merchants haggle over their humped steeds at the noisy, bustling bazaar, Egypt’s largest camel market. The best days to visit are Fridays and Sundays, when this tour departs.

See local life on a private tour of Birqash, Egypt’s largest camel market
Learn the rules of the camel trade from your private guide
Capture shareable images of camels, merchants, and dealers
Arrive in good time thanks to door-to-door round-trip transfers

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Professional photographer guide
Tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Optional Visits
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

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Start time

07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting inside the lobby area and he will be holding a sign showing our company name Emo Tours

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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4.5

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Got Burned by no-show EMO

loboalegre1, Mar 2023

I did not upload any photos because I never took any photos. Why? Because the driver/guide never showed up for the trip at the hotel. They did not answer the phone either. Or respond to WhatsApp message from me. So EMO tours has a lot of improving to do if they want to be professional and responsible. I could never recommend EMO tours to anyone. Worse part is that it was the last chance to make the trip before leaving Al Cairo.

Fascinating Alternative

Susan_G, Dec 2021

This is an unusual tour that I found fascinating and culturally enriching. Having grown up on a farm in the US, I enjoyed seeing how the market operated as well as learning about the different breedings of the camels. If you want a different sort of experience than looking at museums and Giza, this will definitely give you another side is life in Egypt.

Probably the most unusual tour I...

P_L, May 2018

Probably the most unusual tour I have ever been on. There were hundreds of camels, some running around even with one leg tied up. And dozens of auctioneers selling camels all over the market. The tour guide was excellent - kept a close watch on me and protected me from being run over by a camel. Definitely worth it!

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Cairo Unusual Day Tour Visit Camel Market in Birqash

Overview

What's Included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Pickup points

Start time

End point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

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Reviews

From $40.00

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