based on 13 experiences from female travelers
Cairo is a must to get to Giza. The old museum is still worth a visit, and people can be helpful and lovely. Uber was rather safe and effective form of travel. However finding a decent place to stay in the city is a challenge. Overall, try to stay closer to Memphis or Giza and really just try to get to Luxor. Best. Place. Ever. If you want a cheap and amazing company, Aladdin family tours has hotels and guides for stupidly cheap. All the Instagram worthy photos you could want from their restaurant overlooking the Nile and they always book an Egyptologist to show you round. They are so sweet and won’t scam you in Luxor or Cairo.
Posted: June 12, 2024Traveling to Egypt was a great experience! Cairo city is super cheap and you can use taxi app al the time without worry for the price. The food is amazing, especially if your hosts or hotel are Egyptian, they will prepare absolutely delicious food for you. Males are a bit intrusive some times, just be cautious. A lot of people spoke Spanish to my surprise, so do not say anything bad about your host because they might understand you lol. Overall have cash ready because there is not many card payment options.
Posted: June 9, 2024Experienced: March, 2024It’s safe to use airbnb there and better to go with it because hotels in Cairo are over priced when we compare the prices.. best way to stay in Cairo is using airbnb. It’s safe in Cairo for a girl solo traveller
Posted: February 11, 2024Elodie
France
It's a trip of a lifetime. Cairo is definitely a good place to discover the piramids. However the locals are too interested by your wallet. I felt like a walking ATM. You have to learn how to say no and you will definitely have a mariage proposal or two. I enjoyed the monuments and the history of this country however the locals are not very welcoming or at least it didn't feel very genuine. Might try Sharm.
Posted: January 26, 2024Experienced: December, 2021Egypt is just the mother of the world 🌍🔐❤️ The safest place ever If u happened to get there u should definitely visit the pyramids Shabrawy restaurant all the way ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 It depends if u know Egypt very well 1000usd will be enough for a month but if u don’t know the country very well its gonna cost you fortune 😂 InDrive app for transportation
Posted: December 29, 2023Experienced: August, 2023I did not like it in Cairo. I did not feel safe there, I was constantly harassed by vulgar men and deceived whenever possible. Cairo is a chaotic and dirty city. It is impossible to cross the street, so crowded and dangerous, as cars and motorcycles squeeze in every direction. I would never return to this place and never recommend it to anyone. It was a total hell, and I got the worst food poisoning in my life.
Posted: September 28, 2023I'm a very pale redhead and I was alone in Cairo for a few days. I felt safe and even met a few incredibly nice locals, with whom I spent some time. I dressed modestly and maintained confidence, and everything was fine.
Posted: July 18, 2023I fell in love with Cairo. The Zamalek area in Cairo turned out to be stunning and was the place I liked the most. Full of art galleries and gardens full of palm trees. The rest of Cairo was quite intense - but Koshary Abou Tarek was simply incredible. I was grateful that I met a few charming locals who showed me the city - walking down El Moez street and wandering through the back alleys is an experience I will never forget, it was like going back in time. I can't wait to return.
Posted: May 23, 2023Cairo is a safe city, and the people are very nice. However, the attention from men was irritating (even though I always wore long pants and discreet shirts). Overall, I spent a pleasant time there, but it was tiring.
Posted: April 10, 2023I went solo in July and I only did guided tours. Apart from that, I kept to my room. I didn't stay in downtown Cairo, but in the old city, from where I had a view of the Pyramids from my balcony. I found Cairo to be dirty, with dangerous traffic and men calling out to women at every step. My experience would have been much better if I had a companion.
Posted: April 10, 2023Based on 14 local experiences
Based on 14 local experiences
Overall It's safe here in Egypt but also you have to take care from strangers around you , the public transportation is surely safe , also walking alone in the streets is safe but you don't have to trust anyone also
Posted: December 25, 2024Farida
There is a concerning culture of sexual assault as there is in most heteronormative societies that have sexual and religious shame. Catcalling is very common, as long as you know where you’re going and stay in good areas you’ll be safe
Posted: December 24, 2024Joyce
Howdy! My name’s Joyce, I’m a 20 year old student at the American University in Cairo, I study architectural engineering. I absolutely love traveling and meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Aiman
Im a dentist and also an event planner 🫶🏻 I still get shy the first minute I get to meet a stranger 🙈 but im hilarious as soon as I get to know u 😂
Mayada
Cairo
4 days
Hi, I'm Mayada and I'm interested in animals, books, camping, cinema, cycling, education, events & social, fashion, food & cuisine, live music, nature, photography, languages, shopping and skiing
Hla
Cairo
3 days
I’m a biomedical engineer , working in a different fields passionate to learn and explore the world , a loving mother , good partner , crazy human being and loyal friend
Yana
Open-minded, talkative girl who knows a bunch of things about ancient Egypt. Into graphic design and illustration, like to take photos and working out as well Close to nature - sun lover - local joker