EGYPT
Egypt's classics.
The 15 most popular food 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.
“Suger (sic) Queen was outstanding. Great knowledge and sense of humour and she seemed to know some of the best places to eat. We had a lot of varied dishes and had to skip dinner! You best come hungry.”
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.
“We are two travelers from Nashville, Tennessee. We found our tour on Trip Advisor: "Food Tour in Local Cairo Life with Egyptian tea:. When we checked on this tour, several tour options were displayed. We chose Choice 3 that included local hotel pick up and driver. This was nRead more”
Private felucca on the Nile at sunset plus a guided Cairo food walk with tea, koshari, and sweets, with hotel pickup.
“Shereen was very informative & knowledgeable & showed us around down town & gave great food recommendations. Transport was on time & comfortable. Shareen will listen to your needs & make sure she provides the best trip possible. Highly recommend”
A 4-hour Old Cairo street-food walk with a licensed guide, 15+ tastings, and small-group vibes starting at Al-Azhar Mosque.
“A great way to explore the city. We always find a good tour is the best way to get a feel for a city. Nada was great and informative. A wild city well worth the trip.”
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.
“Simply the best way to get to know different areas of the city while also enjoying really delicious food along the way! Ayoub was the perfect guide - deeply knowledgeable about Egypt (past and present) and able to make the city come alive! Having a great driver also allRead more”
A small-group night food walk in Cairo with a local family, from West Elbalad classics to taameya and koshary street stops.
“To echo the sentiments of others, there is almost no way you will go wrong with this tour. Ahmed is a gracious host / representative for his city and land and has, without giving away all the secrets and surprises, concocted a charming trip tRead more”
A VIP Giza day with AC pickup, guided pyramid viewpoints, camel rides, expert photo help, and an authentic Egyptian food stop for $20.
“Amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable about everything. Everyone seemed to know him too. He catered to our needs and made everything alot better. I would highly recommend this tour. He is good at taking photos too!”
A private 5-hour Cairo food tour from Giza with pickup and 7+ Egyptian dishes, plus Khan al-Khalili walks, mint tea, and dessert.
“DO NOT TAKE!!! The food tour itself was ok. Our guide wasn’t very talkative at the start, but my wife is good at getting people talking so he opened up a bit over the course of our time together. The food was simple local cuisine, pretty goodRead more”
Private Cairo food tour with hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza, local bazaar stops, and optional meal/tea or felucca upgrades in 3 hours.
“Our experience was great. There was a wide variety of food on the tour, we saw a multitude of different sights and this was a great introduction to Cairo. Would definitely recommend.”
Private downtown Cairo street food crawl with hotel pickup, koshary at Abou Tarek, shawarma, falafel, tea, hibiscus juice, and lunch or dinner.
“Guide Manar and drive Mohamed we’re excellent! The food was great, local and the drinks were refreshing! Stopping off at the papyrus and oil shop was a great time too. Great way to be introduced to Cairo for my wife and I!”
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.
“Shared some unforgettable food experiences with the wonderfully energetic, friendly and knowledgeable Ammar. I was introduced to food and drinks I’ve never tasted before and as a vegetarian, I didn’t go hungry. The tour definitely lives up to its title of hidden gems, such as the restaurant in Garden City, and I loved the energy…”
