BEST OF · CAIRO FOOD TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 cairo food tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Eat across Cairo and Giza with private hotel pickup, local Egyptian dishes, pyramid views, and a guide-led taste of daily life.
“It was not a walking tour. We were driven around Giza to a few food spots. It was very basic, but a lot of food! Our guide was very nice, but the establishments were run down like most of Giza.”
Taste more than 30 Egyptian foods, drinks, and sweets on a small-group Cairo tour through local eateries and neighborhoods.
“I throughly enjoyed myself with this trip. Maggie was very knowledgeable on the daily food Egyptians eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pastries were yummy. This was an amazing experience. I keep hearing on the saying you will know the culture and the people thru thRead more”
Review of Cairo’s private food tour: local dishes, mint tea, hotel pickup, guide quality, value, drawbacks, and practical booking advice.
“Ahmed was a fantastic tour guide! He is very personable and knowledgeable about Egypt. I would highly recommend him and this your. You get the true experience of what Cairo is all about. Thank you Ahmed!!”
Review of Cairo’s private sunset felucca and food tour, with Nile views, koshari, local sweets, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“It was a wonderful experience, the Nile ride with a felucca it was like a dream… Abeer Abdalaty(the guide) was beyond knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and funny! Great companionship overall! Definitely recommending this tour.”
Explore Cairo’s backstreets through 15-plus Egyptian food tastings, local eateries, expert guides, and practical tips for this four-hour tour.
“Loay is a great tour guide, knowledgeable about his heritage and the city food culture. It was great navigating through the small back alleys, meat, fish and local grocery markets. Didn’t see any other tourists, so very off beat. A great way to eat Read more”
Taste Cairo with a local family, from taameya and koshary to home cooking, markets, and six-plus food stops in a small evening group.
“To echo the sentiments of others, there is almost no way you will go wrong with this tour. Ahmed is a gracious host / representative for his city and land and has, without giving away all the secrets and surprises, concocted a charming trip tRead more”
Review of a private Cairo food tour with hotel pickup, local dishes, optional tea and felucca sail, plus honest value advice.
“Really fun tour. Took us to places we would not have gone by ourselves. Great to get a local’s take on Cairo.”
Explore Cairo by foot on a private food tour with koshary, shawarma, falafel, sweets, tea, coffee, and local guidance.
“I had an excellent guidance by Amal. She took me to taste Cairo. And it was wonderful en diverse. We tasted different dishes and all was delicious and very tasty. I love to discover a city by its food and Amal delivered. Thank you Amal for a wonderful experience 🙏🏽🙏🏽”
Taste Cairo through falafel, shawarma, koshari, tea, and local eateries on a private three-hour food tour with hotel pickup.
“Best guide tour Adel & driver Sehs Bomb. Great shops and very educational. Great fun exploring Cairo shopping at authentic shops”
Review of Cairo’s five-hour food tour, with Egyptian dishes, hotel pickup, guide quality, pricing, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great guide and great driver but it was two chain places and an ice cream shop.”
Eat your way through Cairo with 15 savory dishes, sweets, drinks, local markets, a felucca ride, and lively Egyptian hosts.
“Wow an incredible few hours and a fabulous way to learn a little about Cairo and its culture and food. Our guide was amazing and packed so much into the time we had with him. The people of Cairo were amazing and made it memorable from traditional food (lots of it) unexpected boat ride and tuk tuks. Loads of fun and truly crazy at times navigating Cairo.”
Explore Cairo after dark with a private guide, local food, Nile views, Tahrir Square, hotel pickup, and optional Cairo Tower entry.
“Cairo food tours should be avoided. They only provide a basic experience at one or two take away or fast food restaurants ordering the same four cheapest meals you can get on any street yourself: fava bean soup or dip, falafel, kofti, and shawarma followed by a cup of cofRead more”
Taste koshari, falafel, shawarma, liver, ice cream, and more while walking Cairo’s old streets with history and local insight.
“My guide, Mohammed Elfar, was amazing. He is friendly, kind, and considerate. Before we started the tour, he asked if I had any food allergies or dietary restrictions. We visited restaurants in the Giza area and I ate delicious food like Kebda (liver), Koshari (rice, pasta, red sRead more”
Pick a street, a market or a kitchen.
