Description

Our Hurghada private city tour leaves the beaches and resort areas behind to show you the parts of the city where daily life is most visible. Travelling by private taxi with your own guide, you visit El Dahar Souq, the fish market, religious landmarks, the old port and shipyard before sitting down to a Lebanese dinner. The pace stays comfortable and private, giving you time to ask questions, stop for photographs and linger at the places that interest you.

The tour starts at one of the highest points in Hurghada. From there, you can look across the city and see how the resort districts, older neighbourhoods, coastline and surrounding desert fit together. Your guide explains Hurghada‘s layout as you take in the wide views. It is a useful opening stop: the streets and districts you visit later have a clear context instead of feeling like separate sights.

In El Dahar, you see a more traditional side of Hurghada. El Dahar Souq is lined with small shops selling spices, household goods, clothing, souvenirs and local produce. The fish market brings you closer to the rhythm of daily life, with fishermen and traders handling the catch while local residents shop for food. It is a working market, so the atmosphere and selection change during the day. Your guide helps you pass through respectfully and explains what you are seeing.

The route continues to Hurghada’s largest mosque, the Marina Mosque, and then to St Mary Church, one of the city’s oldest churches. Together, these visits show two important parts of local community life. The mosque’s exterior and open surroundings make its scale easy to appreciate, while St Mary Church offers a quieter contrast. Please dress modestly for these stops; women may wish to carry a light scarf, and your guide will explain the arrangements before you enter any religious site.

You also visit the old port and shipyard, where Hurghada’s ties to fishing and the sea are easier to see than along the resort waterfront. Boats are repaired, prepared and moved through the harbour area, creating a working scene quite different from an afternoon beside a hotel pool. At the Marina, you have free time to walk at your own pace, look at the boats, take photographs or sit for a while before dinner. Where the day’s arrangements allow, the length of this break can be adjusted around the group.

• Private taxi transport and a private guide throughout the city tour
• Panoramic viewpoint, El Dahar Souq and the local fish market
• Marina Mosque, St Mary Church, the old port and shipyard
• Free time at the marina followed by Lebanese dinner

The evening meal is a romantic Lebanese dinner, with time to slow down after the sightseeing. Lebanese dining usually includes shared mezze, fresh salads, warm bread and grilled dishes, although the exact menu depends on the restaurant and the evening’s arrangements. Tell us in advance about allergies, dietary restrictions or special meal requirements so our team can pass the details on clearly.

This excursion suits couples, families and travellers who want to see more of Hurghada beyond the beach. The private format works well for people who prefer a flexible pace or explanations shaped around their interests. It is less suitable for travellers who need a fully step-free route, as surfaces in the souq and port can be uneven and may involve standing or short walks. We coordinate the pickup, transport and dinner arrangements so you can focus on the city. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a light layer for the evening.