Cairo Food Tour
Cairo eats late, and Downtown is where you see it best. On this private evening food tour, a local guide walks you through the streets of Wust El Balad, the city's 19th-century center, to the kind of places Cairenes queue at after work. You eat what locals eat, where they eat it, and you hear the stories behind each dish along the way.
| Duration | About 2 to 3 hours, in the evening |
| Area | Downtown Cairo (Wust El Balad) |
| Included | All food and drinks on the tour, local guide |
| Not included | Transportation to and from the meeting point |
| Tour Type | Private |
What you will taste
- Koshari: Egypt's national dish. Rice, lentils and pasta topped with spicy tomato sauce, garlic vinegar and crispy fried onions.
- Hawawshi: baladi bread stuffed with spiced minced meat and baked until crisp.
- Kebda and mokh: Alexandrian-style liver sandwiches cooked with garlic and chili, plus fried brain sandwiches for the adventurous. You can skip anything you would rather not try.
- Asab (sugarcane juice): pressed fresh in front of you, the classic way to finish the night.
Good to know
- The tour is private, so the pace is yours.
- Tell us about allergies or dietary needs when you book.
- Transportation is not included. If you would like a car to and from your hotel, ask us when you book.
- Come hungry: the portions add up fast.
Want to see more of Cairo by day? Pair this tour with our Cairo day tours, or read our guide to traditional Egyptian food.
