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Useful Info
Updated on Aug 14, 2018
Useful Info
Most tourists do not make use of Cairo's metro system. However, in my opinion, the system is quite good and although not extremely extensive, is an excellent and affordable way to get around Cairo if you want to see some of the points of interest in the heart of urban Cairo (for e.g. the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo). You won't be able to use the metro if you're going to the Pyramids, Islamic Cairo, or the airport
Riding the metro felt quite safe, although I did notice some people staring at me on there. Another thing to keep in mind is that there were almost no other tourists on the metro. If that makes you uncomfortable, you should probably stay away from the metro.
That being said, riding the metro system was simple, similar to most metros in Europe:
Some photos of the metro:
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Update: As of October 2019 the fare is 3LE I may add once you descend into the Metro, while someone crowded at times, it is so calm and peaceful relative to the madness that is Cairo traffic above you. I highly recommend it.
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