Cairo Tower Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours & Travel Advice

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Cairo Tower- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Modern Urban; Egypt; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 3 hours

The Cairo Tower, located on Gezira Island along the Nile, was designed by Egyptian architect Naoum Shebib and completed between 1956 and 1961. Standing 187 meters tall, the tower's design is inspired by the pharaonic lotus, reflecting ancient Egyptian symbolism. It features a lattice structure, a circular observation deck, and a rotating restaurant that offers 360-degree views of Cairo. Initially funded by a secret U.S. donation, the project was redirected by President Gamal Abdel Nasser, turning the tower into a symbol of Egyptian pride. A major renovation between 2006 and 2009 updated its structure and modernized its features.

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Reviews of Cairo Tower

Samar Yousef

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-26

Visiting the Cairo Tower was an incredible experience! The panoramic views of the city from the top are breathtaking, especially at sunset. It's a must-visit for anyone looking to see Cairo from a unique perspective. Highly recommend
Tazo Edwan

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-23

Beautiful 360 view, everything is organized, there’s a restaurant and a coffee shop in the tower, and a small bazaar outside in the waiting area, you go up by elevator and then there’s two sets of stairs to reach the top
Mantvydas Ū.

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-25

Beautiful and tall, with unique tower design of Cairo Tower! There is a lift which will take you at the top of the tower. There is a restaurant there as well, with a beautiful 360 view and there are glass windows all around it. If you're gonna ever think about visiting Egypt, you must definitely visit and explore this tourist attraction my verdict - 9/10!
shravya addagatla

4
Reviewed: 2024-03-01

It is a very nice experience. You get to see the city panoramic view. It definitely looks beautiful from up there. Few things to keep in mind: 1. It can be very windy up there, so cover yourself if you are someone who feels cold 2. The tickets are a little pricey 3. If you go in a hurry, they will suggest for skip the line tickets which can be a little expensive. Even those will have wait time. We waited for about 20min. You get access to their cafeteria with these though and you can use the tickets’ worth amount for your coffee/food. 4. There is no student discount. 5. It is best to visit in the evening with the lights. 6. They accept cash. Also, it is better to carry some extra cash as they have some cool things at the top of the tower. 7. The guard expects some tip. So, have some small cash on you.
Pong Lenis

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-06

Really cool experience, the tower has a terrace where you can go outside on a 360 degree platform to get an amazing view of the city. Great place to take some pictures and videos. The tower also has a restaurant that rotates around, giving you another really unique aspect of the experience. The tower was much higher than I anticipated, I really enjoyed the time I spent here and I would definitely recommend visiting the tower and going to the top.