Cairo
Best Cairo Food Tour | Tour to Experience Traditional Egyptian Food
The trip
Tour overview
Discover the culinary treasures of Egypt with the best Cairo Food Tour, a delightful journey into the heart of Traditional Egyptian Food. This immersive food tour in Egypt's bustling capital, Cairo, offers a unique opportunity to savor the rich flavors of Egyptian cuisine. Embark on a gastronomic adventure through the vibrant streets of Cairo, where you'll encounter a diverse array of delectable dishes and local delicacies. From aromatic kebabs and mouthwatering falafel to savory koshari and sweet baklava, Cairo Food Tour introduces you to a world of flavors that have delighted palates for generations.
As you explore the bustling markets and hidden food gems, you'll gain insight into the cultural significance of food in Egypt and the traditions that have shaped its cuisine. Cairo Food Tour promises an unforgettable experience, blending history, culture, and, most importantly, the delicious Traditional Egyptian Food that defines this enchanting city. Don't miss the chance to embark on this culinary journey and discover the soul of Cairo through its incredible food scene.
- ✓Join a local family to learn how to prepare traditional Egyptian dishes like koshari, foul medames, and stuffed pigeons, while discovering their cultural significance.
- ✓After lunch, embark on a street food tour with a local guide, tasting delicious bites such as falafel, kofta, shawarma, and traditional sweets like basbousa and konafa.
- ✓Enjoy a traditional tea tasting at a local tea house, sampling varieties like hibiscus, mint, and chamomile while learning about tea’s cultural importance in Egypt.
- ✓Conclude your day with a traditional Egyptian dinner at a local restaurant, savoring dishes like molokhia, kofta with tahini sauce, or stuffed vine leaves.
Stop by stop
What you do
Morning: Start your day by heading to a local market to buy fresh ingredients for your cooking class.
Cooking by yourself: Join a local family to learn how to prepare traditional Egyptian dishes. You'll learn how to make dishes such as koshari, foul medames, and stuffed pigeons. You'll also learn about the history and cultural significance of these dishes. After class, enjoy your delicious meal with a local Egyptian family.
Street Food Tour: After lunch, take a street food tour with a local guide and try some of the best street food in Cairo, Egypt. Highlights include falafel, kofta, and shawarma. You'll also have the chance to try traditional Egyptian sweets such as basbousa and konafa.
Tea Tasting: After lunch, head to a local tea house and enjoy a traditional Egyptian tea tasting. You'll have the chance to try different types of tea, such as hibiscus, mint, and chamomile. You'll also learn about tea's history and cultural significance in Egypt.
Dinner: End your day by enjoying a traditional Egyptian dinner at a local restaurant. Try some delicious local dishes such as molokhia, kofta with tahini sauce, or stuffed vine leaves.
This itinerary will give you an unforgettable experience of traditional Egyptian food, including a cooking class, a street food tour, a tea tasting, and a traditional Egyptian dinner. Enjoy your day!
Morning: Start your day by heading to a local market to buy fresh ingredients for your cooking class.
Cooking by yourself: Join a local family to learn how to prepare traditional Egyptian dishes. You'll learn how to make dishes such as koshari, foul medames, and stuffed pigeons. You'll also learn about the history and cultural significance of these dishes. After class, enjoy your delicious meal with a local Egyptian family.
Street Food Tour: After lunch, take a street food tour with a local guide and try some of the best street food in Cairo, Egypt. Highlights include falafel, kofta, and shawarma. You'll also have the chance to try traditional Egyptian sweets such as basbousa and konafa.
Tea Tasting: After lunch, head to a local tea house and enjoy a traditional Egyptian tea tasting. You'll have the chance to try different types of tea, such as hibiscus, mint, and chamomile. You'll also learn about tea's history and cultural significance in Egypt.
Dinner: End your day by enjoying a traditional Egyptian dinner at a local restaurant. Try some delicious local dishes such as molokhia, kofta with tahini sauce, or stuffed vine leaves.
This itinerary will give you an unforgettable experience of traditional Egyptian food, including a cooking class, a street food tour, a tea tasting, and a traditional Egyptian dinner. Enjoy your day!
The price
What's included — and what isn't
✓ Included in the price
- ✓All service charges and taxes
- ✓English-speaking Guide
- ✓Bottled water during the trip
- ✓Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
✕ Not included
- ✕International Airfare
- ✕Entry visa to Egypt
- ✕Any optional tours
- ✕Personal Spending
- ✕Beverage
- ✕Tipping (It's recommended)
Rates
What this tour costs
From
$120
per person
Travelling with children
What each age pays of the adult rate
| Up to 2 years | Free |
| Age from 2 and below 6 years | 25% of adult |
| Age from 6 up to 11 years | 50% of adult |
| Ages 12 and Up | Adult rate |
This is the tour’s published child policy, applied to the per-person rate you book. It assumes the child shares a room with parents.
Rates are per person in US dollars and depend on travel dates and group size. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact price — there is no charge for a quote.
Booking
How booking this works
Private, not a group
Your own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
25% to hold your dates
The balance is due up to two days before arrival, or in cash to your tour manager.
Cancel 30+ days out for 10%
Charges rise closer to departure — the full policy is under Good to know.
A voucher within 24 hours
Confirmation with every booking detail lands by email once an advisor confirms.
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Good to know
Additional information
- Your daily tours usually start at 8 am, but you can change the time in coordination with your private guide.
- You can make any changes to the itinerary if you have any special requests.
- For reservations, contact us, and your reservation will be confirmed with one of our travel advisors.
- After booking the trip, we will send you a voucher with all the booking details.
- Prices are in US dollars per person per trip and you can pay in any other currency.
- Rates are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, or government taxes.
- Rates are not valid during Christmas or New Year.
- Travel insurance and entry visa charges are not included in the package.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
- For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
- Additional transport that you require.
- Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
- In case of unforeseen events like bad weather conditions and eventual flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.
All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies' room in Museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
- The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
- We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, making you're booking a risk-free investment.
- Cancellation after confirmation with payment before 30 days of the commencement of the tour: 10% of the value of the tour package.
- Canceling the tour 30 to 20 days before commencement of the tour: 25% of the value of the package
- Canceling 19-15 days before commencing the tour: 50% of the tour cost
- Canceling 14-11 days before commencement of the tour: 75% of the tour cost
- Canceling before 10 days or less before the tour date: No refund for the tour
- Up to 2 years: FREE
- Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
- Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
- Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Notes:
- Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
- If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
- A valid Passport for 6 months
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Sanitizer gel
- Water holder
- Bug spray
- Warm clothes in winter
- Cotton clothes in summer
- A hat
- Travel adaptor
- Camera
- Umbrella
- Comfortable shoes
- Medication
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Travellers
What guests said about this trip
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Mark Davis
Group traveller
"Cairo can be overwhelming, but this food tour was a breath of fresh air! Our guide, Ahmed, was funny, knowledgeable, and took us to hidden gems I'd never have found on my own. We tried everything from flaky fava bean falafel to kushari, a carb-tastic explosion of flavor. Ahmed even explained the cultural significance of each dish, making it more than just a meal - it was a journey into Egyptian life. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to skip the tourist traps and dive into the real Cairo."
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Smith Rodriguez
Family traveller
Our family had an absolutely delightful time on the Best Cairo Food Tour! The tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate about Egyptian cuisine, and it really showed. We got to taste so many traditional dishes, from the mouthwatering koshary to the heavenly baklava. The highlight was definitely the Egyptian bread-making demonstration. It's a must-do experience for any food-loving family visiting Cairo!
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Isabella
Solo traveller
Let's be honest, solo travel can be a bit intimidating, especially when it comes to food. You don't want to be stuck wandering lost, trying to decipher menus in a foreign language. That's why the Cairo Food Tour was a lifesaver for this solo traveler! I joined a small group of friendly folks, and we had a blast exploring the hidden culinary corners of the city. We tried things I never would've dared on my own – camel liver, anyone? (Surprisingly good, actually!) Our guide, Ahmed, was like a walking encyclopedia of Egyptian food. He knew all the best spots, the local customs, and even threw in some fun facts about the history of each dish. It was a solo adventure with a built-in community – delicious food, good vibes, and zero awkwardness. Cairo, you surprised me!
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Ava
Group traveller
I can't say enough about our Cairo food tour experience! Our group had an amazing time exploring the vibrant culinary scene of Cairo. Our guide, Ahmed, was fantastic and introduced us to some of the most delicious Egyptian dishes I've ever tasted. From mouthwatering kebabs to the best falafel I've ever had, this tour was a true gastronomic delight. Plus, Ahmed's knowledge of Egyptian culture and history added an extra layer of richness to our experience. I highly recommend the Cairo food tour to anyone visiting the city. It's a must-do!
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Jessica
Family traveller
"Traveling with two young kids can be stressful, but this tour was a lifesaver! My kids are picky eaters, but our guide, Zeinab, was a magician with them. She turned every dish into an adventure, letting them touch, smell, and even help prepare some things. They devoured the falafel (miracles!), giggled over the gooey konafa, and even tried a sip of hibiscus tea (big win!). Zeinab also kept the adults entertained with her fascinating insights into Egyptian cuisine and family traditions. It was the perfect blend of education, fun, and deliciousness. We left with full bellies and happy hearts."