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15 Food Experiences in Egypt to Build a Day Around

16 tours  ·  from $9 a head

The 15 best food experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.

Cairo Food Tour - Koshary, Egypt’s filling comfort food
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Cairo Food Tour

1.Cairo Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $130Our pick

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”

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Luxury Feluca on the NiLe with Food included( Romantic Trip) - Choosing breakfast, lunch, or dinner
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Luxury Feluca on the NiLe with Food included( Romantic Trip)

2.Luxury Feluca on the NiLe with Food included( Romantic Trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $38

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”

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Cairo Food Tours & adventures +30 Tastings - Starting at the Go Bus Tahrir office
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Cairo Food Tours & adventures +30 Tastings

3.Cairo Food Tours & adventures +30 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $46

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.”

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Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea - What you may eat at the Cairo stops
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Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea

4.Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $10

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”

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Cairo: Sunset Felucca Ride and Food Tour With Private Guide - From the river to Talaat Harb Square
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Cairo: Sunset Felucca Ride and Food Tour With Private Guide

5.Sunset Felucca Ride and Food Tour With Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 95 reviews · 5 hours · from $101

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.”

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Cairo Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - A generous sampling of Egyptian food
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Cairo Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

6.Cairo Nights Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $49

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”

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Walks Of Cairo Night Excursion With Food & walking Tour - Starting with koshary at Abou Tarek
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Walks Of Cairo Night Excursion With Food & walking Tour

7.Walks Of Cairo Night Excursion With Food & walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $52

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”

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Cairo Street Food with a Local Family - Home cooking with an Egyptian family
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Cairo Street Food with a Local Family

8.Cairo Street Food with a Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $39

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.”

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Your VIP Giza Tour: Pyramids, Camels & Authentic Egyptian food - Menkaure, the Smallest Pyramid at Giza
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Your VIP Giza Tour: Pyramids, Camels & Authentic Egyptian food

9.Your VIP Giza Tour: Pyramids, Camels & Authentic Egyptian food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $20

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”

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food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel - Leaving your Cairo or Giza hotel
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food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel

10.food tour private tour from cairo or giza hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $9Best value

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.”

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Real Cairo Food Tour Experience (Eat like a local) - Khan El Khalili and the rhythm of old Cairo
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Real Cairo Food Tour Experience (Eat like a local)

11.Real Cairo Food Tour Experience (Eat like a local)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $69

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.”

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Cairo Food Tour- Shwarma, Falafel, Egyptian Koshare... - Why the private format matters in downtown Cairo
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Cairo Food Tour- Shwarma, Falafel, Egyptian Koshare…

Private Cairo food tour &Great Food(Falafel, Shawarma& Koshari) - Falafel, shawarma, and koshari on the plate
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Private Cairo food tour &Great Food(Falafel, Shawarma& Koshari)

Cairo food tour in Hidden Gems - Starting near Kasr Al Nile
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Cairo food tour in Hidden Gems

15.Cairo food tour in Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $40

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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