Khan el-Khalili

Six centuries of bazaar in the heart of Islamic Cairo, at its best after dark, on its own terms.

By day it is a tourist bazaar with tourist opening prices. After sunset it becomes what it has always been: a working market where Cairo shops, eats and argues, under lantern light that flatters everything.

Take time to explore, ask prices before buying and decide which shops or food stops interest you. Shopping is optional. If you choose a guide, discuss the route and any shopping arrangements before confirming.