Sharm El Sheikh Private City Tour: Al Sahaba Mosque, Naama Bay & Old Market
Trade the beach for the real Sharm — its grand mosque, a quiet church and the colour of the old bazaar.
Named for the Sahaba — the Prophet Muhammad's companions — and opened in 2017, Al Sahaba Mosque blends Fatimid, Mamluk and Ottoman styles beneath twin 76-metre minarets. Beside a Catholic church and the old bazaar, it marks Sharm's older, faith-rooted heart.
Best for: First-time visitors, culture lovers and families wanting an easy private half-day off the beach.
Beyond the resort pools and dive boats, Sharm El Sheikh keeps a quieter, older self — and on this private half-day tour it is yours to discover at your own pace. Your air-conditioned car collects you from your hotel door, and your personal guide is there for every question as the beach strip gives way to the living city.
You begin at Al Sahaba Mosque, the largest in Sharm, its twin 76-metre minarets and white limestone domes rising over the Old Market. Step into the calm, calligraphy-lined prayer hall, then cross to the nearby St. Mary Catholic Church — two houses of worship side by side, a small portrait of the Egypt where faiths share a street. From the city's highest viewpoint you look out over the rooftops, the Sinai mountains and the blue line of the Red Sea.
Then you dive into the Old Market, where the pace changes and the senses take over: lantern-hung stalls of spices, perfumed oils, silver and hand-painted souvenirs, shopkeepers calling out and pouring cups of hibiscus tea. Your guide helps you tell the genuine from the trinket and, if you like, shows you how to bargain the Egyptian way — no pressure, just the fun of the haggle.
Because the tour is entirely private, the day bends to you: linger over a photo, move on when you are ready, or pause for a coffee. When you have had your fill of the city, your car returns you straight to your hotel — the easiest way to trade a few hours of beach time for the real colour, faith and flavour of Sharm El Sheikh.
- Explore Al Sahaba Mosque, Sharm's largest, its twin 76-metre minarets rising white above the Old Market
- Step next door into the calm of St. Mary Catholic Church — two faiths sharing one street
- Take in a panorama of the city, the Sinai mountains and the Red Sea from its highest point
- Wander the lantern-lit Old Market for spices, silver and souvenirs, with your guide to help you bargain
- Travel in a private air-conditioned car with a personal guide, entirely at your own pace
- Enjoy free hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Sharm El Sheikh
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at Sharm El Sheikh
- Transportation in a private air-conditioned car
- Private local guide
- Al Sahaba Mosque visit
- St. Mary Catholic Church visit
- Naama Bay promenade
- Old Market shopping stop
- City panorama viewpoint photo stop
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Optional add-ons (SOHO Square, Farsha Cafe, Sharm El Sheikh Museum)
1Pick your date
Guide language English Change
2OptionalIs this tour available from your hotel or accommodation?
We offer free pickup and drop-off from hotels and accommodations across Sharm El Sheikh. Check yours below.
4Optional Optional add-ons (3)
I had the pleasure of touring Sharm El Sheikh with Zee as our guide, and it was an unforgettable experience. We visited the beautiful mosque, the stunning cathedral, enjoyed a breathtaking scenic view, and explored the vibrant local market. Zee was incredibly knowledgeable and provided us with fascinating insights throughout the tour. His friendly demeanor and excellent English made the entire experience enjoyable and engaging. I highly recommend Zee and this tour for anyone looking to fully experience the beauty and culture of Sharm El Sheikh! Thank you Zee :)
We really enjoyed this private tour. The driver first gave us some history on Sharm itself and then we went to visit a mosque and cathedral. We then went in to the old Market area of Sharm where we saw another mosque. We also had some time for shopping and have a general explore. We then went to a viewing point where we could see the whole of Sharm before going to Farsha cafe. We had to wait a few hours before the lights came on but it was definitely worth it. Our guide was Mo who was fantastic - thanks Mo! Would definitely recommend taking the private tour
We really enjoyed it. The guide was very friendly and generous and we learned lots on our trip. We thought the price was fantastic too with all we got to see and do. Would definitely recommend. Thank you very much
My family and I had a great tour and guide! Everything was explained to us clearly and we were very happy to learn about all the beautiful places we visited! I would definitely recommend this experience especially farshar cafe at the end of the tour (It’s an add on) we watched the sunset and had a few drinks and something to eat.
Overall this after excursion was very enjoyable. Our guide was very knowledgeable and delivered the information in a relaxed manner that was easy to understand. He encouraged questions and definitely went the extra mile to make the trip very special. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Well worth the price. Thank you so much for a memorable afternoon. :)
Related Tours in Sharm-el-sheikh
More Historical Tours
Love this tour? Let us plan the whole holiday.
We will build a full day-by-day itinerary around it — free and tailored to you.
Plan my full trip1,000,000+ travellers served · 103,000+ reviews
Our Reviews & Recognition
Trusted by thousands of travelers worldwide