Cairo Egypt Scavenger Hunt: Pharaoh Files: Downtown Edition
Experience the Cairo Egypt Scavenger Hunt adventure in Om El Donia, winding through vibrant downtown and city center gems. Solve riddles, tackle missions, and complete interactive challenges as your team embarks on a self-guided walking tour past iconic landmarks like Talaat Harb Square and Qasr Al Nil Lion Statues. Flexible, fun, and perfect for a
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Cairo. This top rated Cairo Egypt Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 8 stops.
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Activity Info: Pharaoh Files: Downtown Edition
Cairo is the Nile River Capital, known as The City of a Thousand Minarets and Masr El Kahira. It's rich history blends ancient wonders with modern vibrancy in bustling downtown streets. Start your adventure at Sabeel Om Abbass and dive into the heart of Tahrir Square City. On this scavenger hunt adventure, you will solve riddles and take on unique photo challenges at places like Mustafa Kamel Square and El Tahrir Square. Explore hidden corners, discover quirky facts about Islamic Cairo, admire striking architecture at the Tiring Historic Building, and enjoy panoramic views from Cairo Tower. Locals rediscover their city while visitors see it through fresh eyes—no prior knowledge needed! The hunt is flexible for any group size or pace. Compete for leaderboard glory or just soak up the sights; there is something new to uncover around every corner.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Sabeel Om Abbass
Marvel at one of Cairo’s most breathtaking public fountains, where cool water and knowledge once flowed side by side. Step into the charitable heart of the old capital.
Tiring Historic Building
You have found a gem from Cairo’s glamorous shopping heyday, where every detail screams high style and big dreams. It is a testament to the Belle Epoque spirit that shaped downtown into a city of lights.
Mustafa Kamel Square
Discover the square devoted to Egypt’s fiery champion for independence. Elegant buildings and a heroic monument make this spot a rallying point for national pride.
Orabi Square
This bustling square weaves together the stories of two Egyptian heroes past and present, making it the perfect crossroads of history and legend. Cairo never forgets it's champions.
Talaat Harb Square
Step into the cosmopolitan heart of downtown Cairo where grand architecture and buzzy cafes buzz with history. Local legends and legendary tearooms have left their mark on this lively square.
El Tahrir Square
Start your adventure where the heart of modern Egypt beats loudest. This vast square is a living stage for Egypt’s biggest celebrations and boldest moments. There is always more than meets the eye at El Tahrir Square – a true icon in the City of a Thousand Minarets.
Qasr Al Nil Lion Statues
Get ready to walk across one of Cairo’s most iconic bridges, flanked by majestic guardians! These four bronze lions have seen royal processions, revolutions, and countless love stories unfold across the Nile.
Cairo Tower
Reach for the sky above Gezira Island! Cairo Tower’s unique design makes it a modern marvel in a city steeped in antiquity. You are at the high point for panoramic views of the bustling capital below.
How the Cairo Egypt Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and head to downtown Cairo! The Let's Roam app guides your team with riddles, missions, and photo challenges across city center hotspots. No tour guides or set times—just teamwork, fun competition, and surprise discoveries along the way.
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Earn The Cairo Egypt Scavenger Hunt High Score
Ready for some friendly rivalry? On the Cairo Egypt Scavenger Hunt, each teammate gets interactive trivia at Qasr Al Nil Lion Statues or fun photo missions in Talaat Harb Square. Work together solving riddles at Orabi Square to climb our leaderboard—and earn ultimate bragging rights over fellow adventurers exploring downtown!
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Reviews for Cairo Egypt Scavenger Hunt: Pharaoh Files: Downtown Edition
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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