Cairo Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

4.8 (129 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
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Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Egyptian food is a mystery for most. Fear not. On our daily street food experience you'll wind around the backstreets of the old city, an area rarely seen by tourists - diving into tiny eateries that have been serving locals for generations.

There's 15 plus tastes from smoky kebabs to fateer pastries, pickled vegetables to fava bean falafels - at local spots you'd simply never find alone.

What's included

  • A licensed foodie guide for the four hour feasting tour
  • Bottled water and local soft drinks
  • 15+ food tastings from snacks and larger dishes
  • Tour limited to a maximum of eight exclusive guests
  • Alcoholic drinks excluded
  • Pick up / drop off excluded

What to expect

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    Come for the Pyramids, stay for the food. Most are unaware that Egyptian food is one of the most interesting and nuanced in the region. Forget the tourist bazaar of Khan-el-Khalili where high-pressured sales is the name of the game. On our daily small-group Cairo street food tour, you'll be lead around the backstreets of Old Cairo diving in humble eateries that have been serving locals for generations.

    Come hungry because there are plenty of things to try along the way. Expect smoky charcoal-grilled koftas, pickled vegetables from a two century all factory, feteer pastries and piquant spiced kushari. There's fava bean falafels (quite different from their Middle-Eastern counterparts) and zesty aubergines, plump crisp-fried shrimps and freshly baked flat breads. There's coffee roasters and slow-cooked lamb among many more.

    This is more than just a food tour though. It's a cultural lesson, it's a journey through the backstreets of Old Cairo, places that you'd just never find alone.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

The tour concludes along Port Said Street opposite the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo. Your guide can help you find transport back to your accommodation from here if you wish.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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