Egypt · FOOD & DRINK
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food & drink experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A private Cairo food tour with local dishes, hotel pickup, Giza views, Egyptian culture, and guides such as Sugar Queen and Mo.
“Perfect tour to take before our G Adventures Best of Egypt trip. Our guide, Mo, picked us up at our hotel in the morning along with a skilled driver and photographer, Abdo. We enjoyed a day of excellent and authentic Egyptian food. We ate a Read more”
Enjoy a private two-hour felucca sail on the Nile with hotel transfers, Egyptian food, dessert, drinks, and a romantic setup.
“When you come to Egypt you of course have to take a ride in the Nile River and that is what we did. We had a great breakfast (very complete with a lot of variety). Mohamed the driver picked us on time at our hotel and drove us to the FeluRead more”
Taste 14 Egyptian foods, local drinks, and 10 sweets on a three-hour Cairo food walk through everyday neighborhoods.
“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.”
Taste Cairo beyond hotel buffets on a three-hour private food tour with local dishes, Egyptian mint tea, optional shisha, and hotel transfers.
“My friend & I booked a noon food tour with Ahmed. He was at the pick up location early, waiting for us. After welcoming us to Egypt, he described the tour he had planned for us, and off we went! We went to different local restaurants, and tried multiple dishes, sugar cane dRead more”
Glide along the Nile at sunset, then taste koshari and Egyptian sweets on a private Cairo food walk with hotel pickup.
“Our guide Aberdeen helped us to understand the city and sights that we saw from the boat. After leaving the boat she provided insight as to which local restaurant would be enjoyable for us. We enjoyed getting to know her and understand more about Egypt. Our driver safely navigated us through the city.”
Taste 15-plus Egyptian dishes in Cairo’s Old City, from kofta and koshari to feteer, with a local guide and small group.
“Our tour started off with meeting Nada at the Alazhar Mosque in the afternoon. From the very start, she was absolutely wonderful - we felt comfortable and safe in her capable hands, while she walked us through the busy streets, gave us fasRead more”
Taste Cairo after dark with koshary, street food, Islamic Cairo, Khan El-Khalili, Nile views, and private hotel pickup for $52.25.
“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”
Taste Cairo with a local family, from national drinks and home cooking to taameya and koshary, across two neighborhoods in three hours.
“This was a wonderful experience. You really feel like a local and are welcomed warmly by the hosting family. The food was delicious as well. I would highly recommend booking this food tour.”
Explore Giza with a private guide, pyramid views, a 30-minute camel ride, koshari, photos, and hotel pickup for $20.
“Great morning with Mimo at the pyramids and Spinx with traditional Egyptian lunch. The restaurant which was overlooking the Spinx gave us the opportunity to try local dishes. Mimo was good to advise on things to avoid and try. Staff at the restaurant were welcoming. Lunch Read more”
Explore Cairo’s local food scene with private hotel pickup, neighborhood eateries, Egyptian snacks, optional tea, and a felucca ride.
“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.”
Taste foul, falafel, koshary, shawarma, sweets, and cane juice while exploring Cairo’s food stalls, Khan El Khalili, and El Moez Street.
“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 have a few hours in Cairo to spare.”
Taste Cairo on a private downtown food walk with shawarma, falafel, koshary, sweets, tea, juice, hotel pickup, and local insight.
“Plenty of tasty food choices provided on the tour. Time could have been managed a bit better. Tour guide was very friendly and helpful.”
Taste Cairo through falafel, shawarma, koshari, tea, and optional shisha on a private three-hour food tour with hotel pickup.
“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.”
Review of Cairo’s five-hour food tour, with Egyptian dishes, hotel pickup, guide quality, value concerns, and practical booking advice.
“Great guide and great driver but it was two chain places and an ice cream shop.”
Eat through Cairo with local guides, 15 savory dishes, desserts, drinks, market walks, tuk-tuk rides, and a Nile boat trip for $40.
“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 of the owners and workers at the well known cafes. Loved the tamarind juice from Muhammad’s stall and the mango icecream from El Abd Patisserie. Sailboat on the Nile with skipper Ali was also a highlight. I loved everything about this tour and highly recommend it. Come with an empty stomach, ready to eat the…”
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