EGYPT
Egypt's classics.
The 15 most popular food & drink tours in Egypt. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you pay before you book.
Private Cairo food tour with hotel pickup, air-conditioned rides, local tastings, and Giza views, $130 per person.
“This tour, run by Sugar Queen, was great.had breakfast lunch supper, and tea overlooking then Giza Plateau and pyramids. Great local food and experience. Visited shops to look at papyrus art, made cartouches with our names and several others. Great local high quality ahopping oppoetunity. Thank you Sugar Queen”
Private luxury felucca on the Nile from Cairo or Giza with onboard breakfast, lunch or dinner, dessert, and easy transfers for a romantic sail.
“The trip was very nice. The operator and english guide Bahdri was very friendly and welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and very authentic and the dessert was amazing. We also got to try egyptiRead more”
Small-group Cairo food tour with 30+ tastings, local or signature stops, and a guide who explains what you eat and why. 3 hours.
“I throughly enjoyed myself with this trip. Maggie was very knowledgeable on the daily food Egyptians eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pastries were yummy. This was an amazing experience. I keep hearing on the saying you will know the culture and the people thru thRead more”
A low-cost private Cairo food tour with 3–4 local tastings, Egyptian mint tea, hotel pickup, and optional shesha in everyday neighborhoods.
“Ahmed was a fantastic tour guide! He is very personable and knowledgeable about Egypt. I would highly recommend him and this your. You get the true experience of what Cairo is all about. Thank you Ahmed!!”
Private felucca on the Nile at sunset plus a guided Cairo food walk with tea, koshari, and sweets, with hotel pickup.
“We had a lovely time with Nour! He gave us lots of little facts and tidbits about the city. Our felucca ride was just at and after sunset and it was gorgeous. After that we were taken to get Koshary which was delicious! Would definitely recommend!”
A 4-hour Old Cairo street-food walk with a licensed guide, 15+ tastings, and small-group vibes starting at Al-Azhar Mosque.
“Nada was a fantastic tour guide. I traveled to Egypt with my wife and 2 daughters. Nada, being female, immediately made them feel very comfortable. Nada was knowledgeable with only only the food culture but also historical sites and history iRead more”
Night walks through Old Cairo plus an Egyptian street-food lineup, Nile views, Khan el-Khalili market time, and mint tea in 4–5 hours.
“I took a night tour solo with Ayoub, my wonderful guide for the evening. He showed me around bustling Old Cairo which was fascinating and so colorful in the evening, as well as the also vibrant downtown area. We even got to walk through Tahrir Square and over to the maiRead more”
A small-group night food walk in Cairo with a local family, from West Elbalad classics to taameya and koshary street stops.
“This was a wonderful experience. You really feel like a local and are welcomed warmly by the hosting family. The food was delicious as well. I would highly recommend booking this food tour.”
A VIP Giza day with AC pickup, guided pyramid viewpoints, camel rides, expert photo help, and an authentic Egyptian food stop for $20.
“Great morning with Mimo at the pyramids and Spinx with traditional Egyptian lunch. The restaurant which was overlooking the Spinx gave us the opportunity to try local dishes. Mimo was good to advise on things to avoid and try. Staff at the restaurant were welcoming. Lunch Read more”
A private 5-hour Cairo food tour from Giza with pickup and 7+ Egyptian dishes, plus Khan al-Khalili walks, mint tea, and dessert.
“Spent a wonderful few hours in the company of our guide, Mahmoud Zaghloul, sampling the wonderful, tasty food of Cairo, and sipping on mint tea in a side cafe and a visit the bustling Khan al-Khalili market. Mahmoud was a wonderful guide - expert, knowledgeable, and super friendly. I really recommend this tour if you…”
Private Cairo food tour with hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza, local bazaar stops, and optional meal/tea or felucca upgrades in 3 hours.
“Really fun tour. Took us to places we would not have gone by ourselves. Great to get a local’s take on Cairo.”
Private downtown Cairo street food crawl with hotel pickup, koshary at Abou Tarek, shawarma, falafel, tea, hibiscus juice, and lunch or dinner.
“Our guide Khalifa was very friendly and on time. He took us to the downtown area, where we spent approximately 2 hours roaming the same street back and forth. We had shwarma, koshare, some sweets but since we had our lunch too close to tour time, we could not fullRead more”
Private Cairo food tour with falafel, shawarma, and koshari tastings plus tea, door-to-door pickup, shopping time, and optional hookah.
“Food was great and abundant. Wonderful day trip around the city. Thank you to the tour guide team for a great day on my layover in Cairo”
Taste Cairo in 5 hours with an English guide, hotel pickup, and classic Egyptian bites across three stops for $60.
“Ali was an outstanding guide! We enjoyed tasting new Egyptian favorites and learning about the culture.”
Taste Cairo’s real food with 15 savory bites, 2 desserts, 3 drinks, market stops, and a Nile boat finish on a small 3-hour tour.
“My tour with Ammar was very interesting as he was very knowledgeable about Cairo. The food spots we tried were also delicious and a great representation of Egypt's cuisine”
