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Tanta
Spend a half‑day to explore the Badawi Mosque and nearby market; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Tanta, Egypt's fifth‑largest city, offers a compact historic centre centred on the Ahmad al‑Badawi Mosque, a university campus, and lively street food. A few hours cover the main sights; an overnight lets you sample local sweets and rest before heading to Cairo or the Nile Valley.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- CAI
- Nights
- 0
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- Egypt ↗During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight; hotels and tourist restaurants still serve.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tanta122 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tanta, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, also written LE or £E).Egypt-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckVodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&) and WE sell tourist SIMs at Cairo airport with passport; about EGP 500–1,000 for 20–40 GB — check.Egypt-wide
- Tap waterTap water is chlorinated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; do not drink Nile water.Egypt-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% even when service is added (it rarely reaches staff).Egypt-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Egypt-wide
- SafetyTanta is generally safe for day visitors; stay alert in crowded markets and agree on taxi fares.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; attendants at sites expect EGP 10–20.Egypt-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 123 ambulance · 126 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the weekend day (with Saturday for offices); sites open daily, some close earlier in Ramadan.Egypt-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCAI Cairo International Airport (Main international gateway, about 100 km (62 mi) north; buses and trains connect to Tanta).CAI Cairo International Airport (Main international gateway, about 62 mi (100 km) north; buses and trains connect to Tanta).
- Getting aroundTaxis are the quickest option; minibuses run frequent routes between the station and the city centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTa'amiya (Egyptian falafel)EGP 5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city centre, ≤ 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi (city centre, ≤ 1.2 mi (2 km))EGP 30–50
- Budget bedBudget hotel/hostel, a night, per personEGP 200
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomEGP 800
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomEGP 1,200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget EGP 150 · Mid EGP 250 · High EGP 400
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CAI Cairo International Airport (Main international gateway, about 100 km (62 mi) north; buses and trains connect to Tanta)CAI Cairo International Airport (Main international gateway, about 62 mi (100 km) north; buses and trains connect to Tanta)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tanta: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis are the quickest option; minibuses run frequent routes between the station and the city centre. Walking is feasible for the mosque and market (under 1 km).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cairo
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h
Train from Tanta station, about 1 h 30 min
Frequent daily services; book seats in advance for peak times.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
New Arafa Hotel
Budget‑friendly, central, close to the railway station.
Green House Hotel
Mid‑range, near the mosque, easy walk to restaurants.
Panorama Hotel
Higher‑end, on the city’s main boulevard.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- EGP 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- EGP 250–400 excl. bed
- High
- EGP 400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × EGP 800 | EGP 800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × EGP 250 | EGP 250 |
| Taxi from station to hotel (≈ 2 km)1 × EGP 30 · check | EGP 30 |
| eSIM data (5 days)1 × EGP 120 · check | EGP 120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | EGP 120 |
| Trip total≈ EGP 1,320 per person per day, bed included | EGP 1,320 |
2026 estimate in EGP; flights and inter‑city train not included.
Prices of common things
| Fuul plate (local restaurant) | EGP 10–15 |
| Ta'amiya (Egyptian falafel) | EGP 5–8 |
| Traditional sweet (hallawyat masr) | EGP 5–12 |
| Taxi (city centre, ≤ 2 km) | EGP 30–50 |
| Train ticket to Cairo (2nd class)check | EGP 70–120 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Badawi Mosque can become extremely crowded during the annual Mawlid festival; allow extra time.
- Taxi fares are not metered for short trips; agree on price (≈ EGP 30–50) before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
- Fire
- 180
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Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
US consulate in Alexandria (check address); other embassies in Cairo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tanta station → city centre taxi: ≈ EGP 40, 5 min (check)
- Train Tanta → Cairo (2nd class): ≈ EGP 100, 1 h 30 min (check)
Say or show
- أهلاً — Hello (ahlan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much? (bikam?)
- أين المسجد؟ — Where is the mosque? (ayna al-masjid?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tanta. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (very hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Green House Hotel for easy access to the mosque after sunset.
- Combine Tanta with a day‑trip to the Nile Valley via train for a broader Lower Egypt itinerary.
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