Tour guide in Cairo Tarek A.

Cairo, Egypt

English, Italian, French

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Since Jan 19, 2011

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I'm Tarek A., your private tour guide in Cairo

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I'm Tarek, your private tour guide in Cairo. Licensed Egyptologist | Cairo Native | 444 Five-Star Reviews Egypt is not just a destination to me — it is my life, my profession, and the story I have dedicated more than 20 years to sharing with travelers from around the world. With a Master’s degree in Egyptology and over 444 five-star reviews on ToursByLocals, I specialize in private, personalized tours that combine deep historical knowledge with the comfort, flexibility, and local insight travelers need to truly enjoy Egypt with confidence. Many visitors arrive excited about the pyramids but also concerned about safety, crowds, scams, traffic, or feeling overwhelmed. My job is to remove that stress completely so you can focus on experiencing the wonder of Egypt in a relaxed, meaningful, and unforgettable way. Whether we are standing before the Great Pyramids of Giza, exploring the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, walking through Old Cairo, or making the most of a short airport layover, I adapt every tour to your interests, pace, and curiosity. Travelers often describe me as patient, knowledgeable, flexible, and easy to understand. One of my greatest strengths is simplifying the complexity of ancient Egypt — turning thousands of years of history into stories that are engaging, clear, and memorable rather than overwhelming. As someone born and raised in Cairo, I also help travelers experience the Egypt beyond the monuments: local culture, daily life, authentic food, hidden corners, and the human side of this extraordinary country. My tours are ideal for travelers who want more than a checklist of sites. They are for people who want to understand Egypt, feel connected to it, and experience it through the eyes of someone who truly knows and loves it. If you choose to tour with me, you are not just booking a guide — you are gaining a trusted local expert dedicated to making your time in Egypt smooth, insightful, personal, and unforgettable.

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  • Stratton B.
    May 2026

    Tarek was amazing! We booked a 4 day private tour as a group of 6, where we saw all the highlights of Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria. He was very flexible taking into consideration our requests and interests. He even made mid day adjustments to the itinerary. His knowledge of Egypt is abundant and story telling entertaining. Most importantly, he was very personable as he...

  • Marco P.
    May 2026

    I booked this private tour with Tarek to experience Islamic and Coptic Cairo. We learned about the arrival of the Muslim faith in Egypt with a lecture at Cairo's oldest mosque and then were left to explore it on our own. Next we visited the Citadel and the Alabaster mosque. We received a pre-introduction by Tarek and then again we were left on our own to explore the...

    Replied from Tarek A.

    Thanks, Mr. Marco, for sharing your feedback. I’m sorry the experience didn't meet your expectations. The itinerary was followed as planned. Access to churches is restricted during services which is beyond any guide's control. My guiding style combines explanation with independent exploration. I accommodated additional requests, extending the tour by doing the Museum...

  • Susan D.
    April 2026

    Tarek was a perfect tour guide, customizing the day to exactly what we were interested in. He was so knowledgeable and really made the day enjoyable. The door-to-door service was exceptional.

  • Tammi L.
    April 2026

    We had 10 hour layover in Cairo and Tarek made our visit absolutely spectacular. He was super easy to communicate with ahead of the tour and answered all my questions. On the day of our tour, everything flowed exactly as promised - from the Plateau of Giza and pyramid tours, to the museum, lunch and the felucca ride on the Nile Along the way he was incredibly...