Good to know
- Tickets
- No entry fee
- Time needed
- At least 2 hours
- Best time
- October to April, early morning or late afternoon
- Getting there
- Metro to Al-Azhar station then a short walk
Itineraries with Khan el-Khalili
Khan el-Khalili is on day 2
Day 2 of Cairo & the Pyramids
Khan el-Khalili and Citadel
How Khan el-Khalili fits into a day.- 9:00Khan el-Khalili Bazaar StrollKhan el-Khalili
- 10:45Al-Azhar Mosque VisitAl-Azhar
- 14:00Citadel of SaladinCairo Citadel
Advertisement
Ad space · 728 × 90
Khan el-Khalili questions
What to buy at Khan el-Khalili?
Spices, gold jewelry, brassware, lanterns and textiles are common purchases.
Is Khan el-Khalili safe?
The market is generally safe during daylight hours but keep belongings secure and avoid isolated alleys at night.
Do vendors accept credit cards?
Most stalls accept only cash. Egyptian pounds or US dollars work best.
