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.
“You NEED to book this tour! Our guide Mo, was so attentive and knowledgeable. We had the most incredible time and loved every second!”
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.
“Our guide, was so interesting, explained all aspects about the food and meal times. She was entertaining and so knowledgeable regarding types the of food we ate. She created a friendly fun atmosphere throughout the tour. I would highly recommend this fabulous tour.”
A low-cost private Cairo food tour with 3–4 local tastings, Egyptian mint tea, hotel pickup, and optional shesha in everyday neighborhoods.
“I booked this "food tour" in April 2019 and between then and the date of the tour, 23rd May, I received 61separate WhatsApp messages from the person organising this "tour". Anybody who has been to North Africa or parts of The Middle East will be familiar with being hustled by street vendors. You know the…”
Private felucca on the Nile at sunset plus a guided Cairo food walk with tea, koshari, and sweets, with hotel pickup.
“The guide, Nour, was excellent and incredibly well mannered and has much knowledge. The pickup was flexible and uncomplicated. I enjoyed it sooo much, it was definitely an experience !”
A 4-hour Old Cairo street-food walk with a licensed guide, 15+ tastings, and small-group vibes starting at Al-Azhar Mosque.
“We had a delightful time on our food adventure. Our guide Nada was friendly, knowledgeable and full of facts. The many foods we tried were tasty and varied,”
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.
“Peter took us on a great tour of Cairo at night. Saw all the sights worth seeing and ate a lot of authentic food….delivered exactly what the tour was intended to offer. Very well done.”
A small-group night food walk in Cairo with a local family, from West Elbalad classics to taameya and koshary street stops.
“We loved our tour with Ahmed, this is a must do in Cairo to see the real side of the local life and food! Ahmed was very kind and accomodating, it was great to spend time with him and learn about Egypt and its people. The establishments he Read more”
A VIP Giza day with AC pickup, guided pyramid viewpoints, camel rides, expert photo help, and an authentic Egyptian food stop for $20.
“Mimo was an amazing guide. He was so knowledgeable and answered every question that I had. His experience in Egyptology is definely there. He was so full of information. I would definitely recommend him.”
Private Cairo food tour with hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza, local bazaar stops, and optional meal/tea or felucca upgrades in 3 hours.
“I was disappointed with this tour. I don't have any photos to post because we spent almost the entire time in the back of a van parked on the side of the street. While we were in the van, the tour guide visited several local food vendors and brought food back to the van. The…”
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 downtown Cairo street food crawl with hotel pickup, koshary at Abou Tarek, shawarma, falafel, tea, hibiscus juice, and lunch or dinner.
“We had a wonderful day with Hend and her driver. We were introduced to very typical Egyptian food with the finale at Koshari Abou Tarek world famous koshary. We not only got a food tour, but a small history of Cairo and to my wife’s delight, a little bit of shopping”
Private Cairo food tour with falafel, shawarma, and koshari tastings plus tea, door-to-door pickup, shopping time, and optional hookah.
“Adel was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. Sehs bomb was awesome driver and very safe. The shops were great and we were provided one on one we sales person at each location.”
Taste Cairo in 5 hours with an English guide, hotel pickup, and classic Egyptian bites across three stops for $60.
“It was superb. My guide was prompt. He was very kind and knew lots of history about Cairo. The places we visited were very busy as it was Friday. Though the food was excellent. All fresh and very filling. I would highly recommend this tour and the guide, Karim Salah. Many Thanks.”
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.
“Highly recommended this food tour with Sameh. It was a glimpse into the local Cairo food scene from koshary to shawarma to traditional Egyptian food plus various drinks and desserts. Prepared to go home with a full stomach. Sameh was a very entertaining guide.”
