Private Cairo Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The best way to understand Egypt is to eat the way Cairenes eat, standing at a counter, plate in hand, with someone local telling you what you are tasting.

Your guide leads you to the spots regulars trust, not the tourist-facing ones. You try koshari, the national bowl of rice, lentils, pasta, and fried onion; taameya, Egypt's fava-bean take on falafel; hot feteer pastry; and street sweets like basbousa and om ali. Tea and fresh juice along the way, and your guide explains the history and the etiquette behind each dish.

Come hungry; this is a tasting walk across several stops rather than one sit-down meal. Lunch, snacks, and drinks are included.

Ideal for curious eaters and anyone who wants the real flavor of Cairo, literally.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in private air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed English-speaking local guide who knows the food scene
5-7 food tastings at carefully selected local restaurants and street vendors
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Tea or Egyptian coffee at a traditional café
Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Additional food or beverages beyond included tastings
Personal expenses, souvenirs, and anything not listed as included

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please share your hotel name and address when booking, plus any dietary restrictions or food allergies in advance so we can plan tastings around them. Your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time. Comfortable walking shoes recommended; the tour involves significant walking through local neighborhoods.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
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    You move between local eateries and street stalls, plate by plate. A bowl of koshari, layered rice, lentils, macaroni, and crisp fried onions under a tangy tomato sauce, is Egypt's comfort food and a fair place to start. You taste taameya fried fresh, scoop ful with warm bread, pull apart flaky feteer, and finish on basbousa or creamy om ali. Your guide times the walk so you eat each thing at its best and explains how these dishes feed a city of more than 20 million. Pace yourself; there is more coming than you expect.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Egypt Day Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Culinary Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
Zombie
Zombie Slice
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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