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100% Vegetarian Street Feast: Showcases the rich, plant-based heritage of Egyptian street food—from hearty Koshary bowls and lentil soup to cheese sambousek and fava bean falafel—without any meat. (Note: Menu includes egg and dairy ingredients, making it ideal for vegetarian diners).
Cozy Autumn Focus: Features warm, comforting local specialties—like rich yellow lentil soup, hot stuffed vegetables, and freshly baked Feteer pastries—perfect for exploring Cairo during crisp fall weather.
Authentic Downtown Walk: Takes guests through historic, bustling Downtown Cairo neighborhood streets, stopping at legendary local eateries off the tourist track.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting in front of the main QNB Alahli Bank entrance on Champollion Road, just a short walk from the Egyptian Museum. It’s a safe and central location in the heart of Downtown Cairo — easy to reach on foot from Tahrir Square.
The tour concludes with a delicious final tasting at Akram Gad, a local favorite known for its Egyptian Feteer served as dessert. From here, you’ll be just a few minutes’ walk from Orabi Metro Station and close to Downtown Cairo’s cafés and shops — perfect for continuing your evening.
Itinerary
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Kick off your walking adventure in vibrant Downtown Cairo with an authentic local refresher. Enjoy a glass of freshly pressed, cold sugar cane juice (Asab) served straight from the press at a busy neighborhood stand.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit Cairo's most famous multi-story culinary institution. Dive into Egypt’s ultimate national comfort food: Koshary—a warm, hearty bowl of rice, macaroni, brown lentils, and chickpeas topped with crispy fried onions, garlic sauce, and spiced tomato sauce.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Head to bustling Al Alfi Street to taste traditional street sandwich creations made without meat. Savor a trio of vegetarian favorites served in warm bread: herb-baked Eggah (Egyptian omelet), crispy Taameya (Egyptian fava bean falafel) with eggplant Moussakaa, and creamy Foul (stewed fava beans) paired with smoky Baba Ghanoush.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stop by a iconic Downtown restaurant popular with locals for home-style Egyptian classics. Savor warm, golden cheese-filled Sambousek pastries, tender stuffed vine leaves, mixed vegetable Mahshi (rice-stuffed veggies), and a bowl of rich, warming Egyptian yellow lentil soup.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Conclude your tour with Egypt's famous flaky, layered pastry (Feteer Meshaltet). Taste both savory and sweet freshly baked varieties: melted cheese and vegetable, followed by a warm, sweet custard-filled feteer dusted with powdered sugar.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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