Cairo Day Tours

Traditional Egyptian Food Tasting Tour

Explore Cairo's neighbourhood food stops with a private guide and sample Egyptian dishes such as koshary, falafel, feteer and sweets.

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Cairo destination inspiration; this view does not imply an additional sightseeing stop. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg. License: CC BY 4.0.
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A closer look.

Visit local food stalls, family-run eateries and cafes with a guide who introduces Cairo's food traditions.

The proposed tastings include taameya, koshary, feteer and sweets. Share dietary preferences or restrictions in advance so the stops and tasting arrangements can be discussed before booking.

  • Guided food walk through Cairo quarters
  • Tasting of national classic koshary
  • Fresh fava foul and crispy taameya
  • Flaky feteer pastries and oriental sweets
  • Traditional tea stop at a local cafe

Your itinerary.

Timings are coordinated around pickup, access and your agreed arrangements.

01

Cairo Pickup & Route Introduction

Meet your food guide at your Cairo hotel, discuss the day's tastings and head to the neighbourhood food stops.

02

Savory Cairo Classics: Koshary, Foul Medames & Taameya

Taste Egypt's beloved street food staples at cherished local kitchens, sampling bowls of spiced koshary, slow-cooked fava beans, freshly fried taameya and warm baladi bread.

03

Market Walk, Traditional Sweets & Local Café Stop

Stroll lively market streets to taste sweet basbousa and honey-soaked baklava, finishing at a traditional street cafe for fresh mint tea and conversation.

Included in the proposal.

  • Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo pickup point and back
  • Private guiding or excursion coordination in the language confirmed in your quotation
  • Planning and coordination for the route in your confirmed itinerary

Not included unless quoted.

  • International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
  • Entrance fees, pyramid-interior tickets, special tomb tickets (including Tutankhamun's tomb) and optional activities, unless listed as included in your quotation
  • Domestic flights, train tickets and overnight hotel stays, unless listed as included in your quotation
  • Meals, drinks, personal purchases and optional equipment hire, unless listed as included
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew

The practical details.

Tour Pricing per Person (Private Rates)

Solo Traveler: $136 | 2 Persons: $85 / person (Standard Rate) | 3 to 5 Persons: $70 / person | 6+ Persons: $59 / person. Children under 6 years are complimentary; children 6–11 receive a 50% discount. Includes private air-conditioned vehicle, licensed Egyptologist guide, and scheduled visits.

Walking, steps and sun protection

Expect steps, uneven ground and time in the sun at archaeological sites and desert stops. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and bring water and sun protection. Tell us about any walking or access needs before the route is confirmed.

Photos and confirmed arrangements

Photos illustrate the destinations on this route. Your quotation confirms the transport, accommodation and tickets included in your booking; a photograph does not identify a particular vehicle, hotel room or cruise ship.

The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.

Good to know.

What are the rates for different group sizes?

This tour is private. Rates start at $85 per person for 2 guests. Solo travelers pay $136 for dedicated transport and guiding, while parties of 3–5 pay $70 per person, and 6+ guests pay $59 per person.

Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?

Check your quotation for the entrance tickets, boat crossings, meals and transport included in the price. The itinerary shows the proposed visits; any extra tickets or services are confirmed separately before booking.

Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?

Yes. We can discuss pickup times, breaks and time at each stop when planning your private ground arrangements. Changes need to fit your hotel location, any flight or ship schedule and the time available for the visits.

Where will we be picked up?

Your Cairo hotel or an agreed meeting point. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.

How is my booking confirmed?

Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.

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