4-Hour Cairo Food Tour with Local Restaurants and Hidden Sites

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Taste Egyptian favourites like falafel, shawarma, and koshari
• 02 Explore Cairo's bazaars and side streets with a private guide
• 03 Visit local cafes and eateries loved by Cairenes
• 04 Discover hidden sites while learning about Egyptian food culture

Embark on this short excursion to enjoy the real taste of Egypt by trying some of the country's best foods, one of life's great pleasures. Understand local Egyptian culture, eat at places that only locals visit, and discover great historical sights that very few people get to see. Experience life in real old Egyptian sites, and learn to spot the fake stuff from the real thing.

Embark on this short excursion to enjoy the real taste of Egypt by trying some of the country's best foods, one of life's great pleasures.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Giza

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cairo Food Tour Through Local Streets and Flavours

• Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to begin this food tour.
• Experience a new taste of Egyptian food by trying its famous dishes in its famous restaurants. Eat koshari at Abu Tarek restaurant, foul and falafel at Gad restaurant, and shawarma.
• Explore ancient Egypt through its traditional cuisine on this private food tour. Following pickup from your Cairo or Giza accommodation, stroll among the bazaars and side streets of Cairo with your private guide, and visit the cafes and eateries the locals love.
• Escape the tourist trail to discover secrets the guidebooks don't tell you, and learn about the role food plays in Egyptian culture and society.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• The typical duration for all tours is 3 hours.
• Local food and drinks.
• Starting time is anytime from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, as you desire.
• Meeting point in the city centre.
• Children below 12 are half the adult price, and children below 6 years old are free.

What's Not Included

• Tipping
• Shopping souvenirs
• Any private expenses

What to bring

• Comfy clothes
• Sun block
• Head coverings
• Sun-glasses

Know before you go

• Egypt is fantastic; come as a guest and leave as a friend.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Downtown Cairo

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.