Port Said walking tour & city guide

The canal

The canal promenade offers views of huge ships entering the Suez Canal. The domed Suez Canal Authority building is a landmark. Free ferries cross to Port Fuad on the Asian side.

The old town

The old quarter has buildings with long wooden verandas, a cathedral and lively markets. The new Suez Canal Museum tells the story of the waterway.

A day in Port Said

Walk along the canal promenade to watch huge ships enter the Suez Canal. Take the free ferry across to Port Fouad on the Asian side.

The old town has colonial buildings with wooden balconies.

Good to know

Port Said was built in the 1850s when the canal was dug. It is about three hours from Cairo.

The city has a duty-free zone and many shops.

A city of the canal

Port Said grew up with the Suez Canal, and its history is written on its buildings: wooden verandas and balconies built by French, Italian and Greek merchants in the late 19th century. The Suez Canal Authority building, with its green domes, is one of the city's landmarks. Standing on the promenade as container ships slide past, close enough to see the crew, is an unusual and memorable experience. The city's fish market and seafood restaurants are another reason to stop.