My husband and I went on two tours with Ahmed from Magic Life Tours during our week-long vacation in Cairo. The first time was a tour of Khan el-Khalili market that was booked through the hotel. The second tour was a shopping excursion on Nasr Awad street in Old Cairo that we arranged directly with him. I will review both of these trips in this review. *** First Trip to Khan el-Khalili Market: Overall, it was a decent tour. Our guide, Ahmed, showed us all the main sites to see and brought us to a fantastic shop where we purchased incredible, handmade souvenirs. We also had tea & coffee inside a famous cafe, which was lovely. However, there were several instances when we felt like we were being rushed. I'd describe it as if we felt like a burden at times, which was odd. Ahmed decided to tell us about his son while we were in the cafe, and we immediately felt he did this to encourage us to provide a heftier tip at the end of the tour. He was extremely pushy at the end of the tour, asking us to provide a review, even going so far as to tell us to look at the latest good reviews and write ours accordingly. He followed up multiple times via WhatsApp with my husband—sometimes by text and sometimes he called. This level of pushiness is not at all appropriate. So, while we thoroughly enjoyed the market, we did not feel Ahmed was the right guide for us. *** Second Trip to Nasr Awad Street (shopping tour): Originally, we booked a tour with a different company, but when they failed to show up, we reluctantly messaged Ahmed to see if he was available to take us on a comparable tour. I say reluctantly because of our experience a couple of days prior. Ultimately, we really wanted to go, but had no idea where great, tourist-friendly papyrus, cotton, spice, and jewelry stores were. A price was negotiated beforehand, and no further details were discussed other than when he'd pick us up from the hotel. When he picked us up, he was the one who determined where we'd go shopping, and he knew exactly what we were looking to purchase. the locations, and he knew the sorts of things we wanted to shop for. On our way back, he stopped at a gas station, and he got a call from his boss (honestly, we thought he owned the company as he alluded to that on our first trip, so it was surprising to us that his boss called.) After speaking briefly with his boss, he told us we needed to pay MORE for the trip than we originally agreed upon because we apparently took much longer than the one hour he told us was included in the price. To be crystal clear, in no way, shape, or form were we ever told the trip would be one hour. In fact, a shopping trip like the one we went on could never be completed in one hour, and especially not when you factor in getting there, and getting back to the hotel. Having him tell us that we took longer than our allotted time was ridiculous, considering he took us to the shops and knows full well going to 4-5 shops, each with their own "mini-tour" (e.g., the papyrus shop demonstrated how to make papyrus, the spice store gave a whole explanation of all the teas and spices in their shop, etc.) was an impossibility. We felt he was trying to rip us off at the last minute, going back on his word and using his phone call with his boss as the excuse. We felt insulted and hustled, and we did NOT pay him the additional amount requested. That whole thing left a terrible taste in our mouth, and unfortunately reconfirmed that Ahmed was not at all the right guide for us. This shopping tour was also incredibly expensive for what Ahmed provided, which was nothing at all other than a drive. I wasn't happy at all because he only took us to one street and basically told us which shops to go to, and that was it. We could have taken an Uber for FAR LESS money. Our only experience with this company was with Ahmed. So, if you are going to book with Magic Life Tours, I would definitely ask who your guide is before you go, to avoid winding up in the same situation as us. We had discussed going on another tour with him the following day, but he never contacted us about it, as I suspect he understood that he had messed up his chances with the whole asking for extra money thing. I hope this detailed review helps.

Ahmed picked us up at the hotel and took us to Khan Al-Khalili bazaar. We appreciated his insight and knowledge of history, and were thankful that he directed us to friends and vendors he trusted. Thank you.

The whole tour was seamlessly organized Rania was an amazing guide , super informative and intertaining at the same time Was a very pleasant experience

Amazing guide. Made it super easy to visit at our pace. Well coordinated and nothing was too difficult. Knew exactly where to place us for the best photos. Connected everywhere with friendly and respectful people, which made it a seamless experience. Extremely memorable day, which I’d recommend to anyone.

We had an amazing 3 days with Mr. Ahmed Abdullah. Though we initially hired him as a driver, he quickly became much more—serving as our tour guide, security, and problem-solver. As a qualified lawyer, he managed everything with professionalism and care, making our trip smooth and unforgettable. Highly recommended!

I thank you so much Mrs Nagwan who was my tour guide, his manager Mr Hossam and the driver mr Galal for showing me the pyramids and sphinx.It was a great experience (goosebumps).For a very reasonable price I had the privilege to visit these magic places itogether with this prifessional and nice team.I even felt like an egyptian!! Next time I ll definitely contact them again.Thanks again.Grazie mille.

Our tour to the Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara was excellent. It was informative and fun. Our driver, Marwan and our guide, Miranda create truly positive memories for us. The tour was private and all questions were fair game. We learned not only about the sites we visited, but about life and culture in Cairo. We were so happy we did this tour with Magic Life.

A Letter to Magic Life Company: Dear Magic Life Company, From Cairo’s bustling bazaars to Abu Simbel’s sun-kissed temples, Hossam charted our course like a seasoned sailor. His meticulous planning ensured seamless days—each pyramid, each papyrus, a chapter in Egypt’s saga. And Rasha? She was our time-traveler, revealing Luxor’s mysteries with a scholar’s zeal. Thank you for this tapestry of memories—we eagerly await our next chapter

A Letter to Magic Life Company: Dear Magic Life Company, From Cairo’s chaotic streets to Abu Simbel’s colossal statues, Nagwan led us like a compass pointing true north. Her passion for Egypt’s past was contagious, and her anecdotes danced across the dunes. We floated on feluccas, lost in the shadow of the Sphinx, and reveled in Karnak’s grandeur. Thank you for this tapestry of memories—we eagerly await our next chapter with Nagwan.

Ahmed Yassin helps us feel right at home. What a funny, kind and caring guy. He took the time to guide us around the city. His ability to communicate in different languages is helpful. In a chaotic city like Cairo having someone like Ahmed is a game changer. Thank you Ahmed for your sense of humor, your suggestions and for helping us feel safe the entire time. Thank you magic life for accommodating clients in Spanish by keeping Ahmed ready to help.

Ahmed was an amazing tour guide. He let us decide how much of the tour we wanted to see, was prompt, polite, and extremely knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend this tour for a couple or group. It was truly an unforgettable experience.

Wow! My experience with this travel agency in Egypt was absolutely incredible. From the moment I booked my tour to the time I said goodbye to our amazing guide, every aspect of the trip was seamless and unforgettable. The itinerary was well thought out, allowing me to see all the must-see sights while also providing unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. I can't recommend this travel agency enough - they truly made my trip to Egypt a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. I'll definitely be coming back for another tour with them in the future!

intresting adventure. People are providing good service and guidance including speacial deals on seasons. They dont hesitate to answer any question when asked. Great experience.

The whole trip was relaxing and at the same time incredibly exciting. on the first day the tour manager was extremely patient as well! i definitely enjoyed the daily breakfasts they provided throughout the whole trip. we went sightseeing on our second day, and finally got on the cruise on the third. where we had the best time there! Overall a great experience and definitely worth it

It's the best company ever. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I hope I was still there .....................