Egyptian Food Tour: Discover Hidden Culinary Gems

Embark on a culinary adventure with our Cairo Nights Food Tour. Discover the hidden gems of the old city and indulge in over 15 delicious Egyptian delicacies, from smoky kebabs to flavorful falafels. Uncover the secrets of local cuisine through this unique and immersive experience.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cairo - Visit for the Pyramids, stay for the cuisine. Many are unaware that Egyptian food is among the most fascinating and nuanced in the region. Forget the tourist bazaar of Khan-el-Khalili, where high-pressure sales dominate. On our daily small-group Cairo street food tour, participants will be guided through the backstreets of Old Cairo,…
What's Included
  • Expert foodie guide leading a four-hour culinary adventure
  • Complimentary bottled water provided
  • Enjoy an inclusive sumptuous dinner
  • Exclusive small-group tour with a maximum of eight guests
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks excluded
  • Pick up / drop off excluded
Additional Information

Egyptian cuisine often remains an enigma to many. However, there’s no need to worry. During this daily street food adventure, participants will explore the hidden alleys of the ancient city, a place seldom visited by tourists, and discover small eateries that have been delighting locals for decades.
With over 15 different flavors to savor, from smoky…

Location
Al-Azhar Mosque
The meeting point is outside the side gates of the famous Al-Azhar Mosque along Gameaa Al Azhar Road.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Futbolchic
Nov 19, 2025
Perfect for start of your trip - I had an incredible time and am so happy that the tour operator kept this tour even though I was the only one. My tour guide, Loay, was very professional and detailed in explaining what was in every dish, how it was cooked, and if needed, the why of the dish. This tour takes you off the tourist path where the local eat. There's a wide array of foods and sweets to try. Definitely a must do!
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Seaside02288985542
Nov 3, 2025
An Egyptian feast - We had a wonderful evening exploring Egyptian culture and cuisine with our brilliant guide, Nada. Nada showed us around local Cairo, away from the tourist spots. We would highly recommend but go hungry!
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408larad
Oct 12, 2025
Awesome tour! - Nada, our tour guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. She took us around old Cairo, down hidden alleys and completely off the beaten path. Without this tour, I wouldn't have thought to explore these parts of Cairo, it was wonderful. The dishes were tasty and some had flavours I had never had before. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to get to know Cairo :)
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Touringstrongs
Oct 10, 2025
Fantastic tour - Our guide Nada was very knowledgeable and helpful. She went out of her way to meet us when we were late. She also made sure we met up with our Uber to get home. All the places we went to were very interesting as was the area we were in. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Abby_c
Oct 10, 2025
Great tour! - Nada was an amazing guide for our group. We tried many great, authentic Egyptian dishes. She was very informative and lively. I would highly suggest her as a guide for this tour!
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Hanwen_c
Oct 7, 2025
Lots of food and joy - Nada was our guide, and we had a very enjoyable food tour. We tasted many daily dishes in Cairo, including falafl with baba ghanough, koshray, karkadeh, ajwa, kabab with kofta, turkish coffee, and rice pudding. It was a fulfilling night. Nada also led us walking through the streets where nearly no foreign travellers visit. It is quite adventurous and interesting to experience. Nada also shared how to write our names in Arabic, and we had fun and joy.
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Roam43348156908
Oct 7, 2025
Good to drink and have fun - A great experience, taking us into the streets of Cairo’s life, learning about the food and beverages the locals eat, and even doing simple Egyptian lessons. Finally, give us the fragrance useful in this trip, bring the rest of the rhymes home! Really very satisfied! Some of us are a little late, so much to delay the time, but the guide is very patient to wait, the whole process was a pleasure!
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Blair_l
Sep 26, 2025
Great Intro to Egyptian Food - Mona was a great guide. She took us through Old Cairo to spots we probably never would have found on our own. We tried so much good food - definitely come to the tour hungry. Mona also gave us some great historical insights for the neighborhood that we were in and answered all of the questions we had about modern day and historical Egypt. This tour was a great introduction to Egyptian food - highly recommend!
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T784smgonzaloa
Sep 23, 2025
I recommend - The first impression I had of the tour is that the photos they show on the page have nothing to do with the experience. The pictures and the page give me other vibes. However, we enjoyed the experience of touring the streets of Old Cairo and connecting with its people. It is not a recommended tour if you have a problem with hygiene, because the places visited I doubt they will pass a bromatological check. However, you have the possibility to see Cairo as no other tourist sees it. We liked it, although about the end you could notice the guide a little tired and had lowered the enthusiasm levels. I recommend doing it at the beginning of your trip, so you have a panorama of the cuisine of the country.
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Aseel_m
Nov 11, 2025
Disappointing Experience for the Price - The experience was not very good and did not match the price we paid. The tour guide was very nice, but the food that was served was extremely limited, cheap, and not filling at all. They also combined my wife and me with two foreign guests, and the four of us had to share one single dish.
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From $49
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).