A stone archway in Khan el-Khalili framed by shops hung with brass and coloured glass lamps, looking into a lane beyond.

Free entry

Khan el-Khalili

A bazaar district in the historic centre of Cairo, named after a caravanserai built in the 1380s by the Mamluk emir Jaharkas al-Khalili. Its lanes and covered passages near the al-Hussein Mosque are lined with shops and workshops selling lamps, metalwork, textiles, spices and souvenirs, along with traditional coffeehouses.

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Price: Free entry

Tickets for Khan el-Khalili

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Cairo Half-Day Tour: Explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar

5 ★ 1

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From $19

Guide on site
Bottled water
Entry Fees
All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicles Newest Model

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Frequently asked questions

Is Khan el-Khalili free?

Yes. Entry to Khan el-Khalili is free.

Where can I buy tickets for Khan el-Khalili?

Tickets are sold online by Viator.

Free entry

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