Top Cairo Walking Tours - page 10

The driver and tour guide were fantastic! Our tour guide spoke perfect English. Positives: The pyramids and sphinx experience was great! The quad bike was really good for the photos, but you should be warned that to get to the desert, you will need to go to back streets where they breed horses and it can get very dirty/dusty. Negatives: The tour takes you to multiple stops not discussed on the itinerary in which they bring you to papyrus, essential oils, jewelry stores, etc. so they stores can pitch their wares. I highly recommend requesting these stops be skipped unless you are interested in actually buying anything from these vendors. We went to a few stops and requested the remaining be bypassed, in which our tour guide obliged.

Ayan, Camba, and Abo Mohamed were so good to me and my wife for her 40th Birthday. They took us on the Felluca down the Nile, and Ayan told us all about the local farmers and fisherman, as well as the history between Cairo and Giza. Camba's photo shooting skills were incredible, the photos were very professional and have given us memories for years to come. Our boat captain Abo Mohamed was very humble and nice, all 3 of these guys have given us an experience we will never forget!

Amal was an outstanding guide and truly made our Cairo food tour one of the highlights of the entire trip. She is knowledgeable, personable, thoughtful, and clearly passionate about sharing Egyptian food and culture. As she took us around Cairo, she explained the history behind different foods, drinks, desserts, spices, and local traditions in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. This is not a small sampling tour, so come hungry! Amal makes sure you are well fed and absolutely gives you your money’s worth. She does not skimp at all. I did the 50-tasting tour, and you really do taste 50 different items. Amal paced the tour well, explained each stop, and made the experience feel fun rather than overwhelming. What I appreciated most was Amal’s warmth and professionalism. She asked about our tastes, took her time explaining flavors and ingredients, and never made us feel pressured to try anything we were unsure about. She was patient, flexible, and thoughtful throughout the entire experience. My younger sister decided not to attend, and Amal was even willing to conduct the tour on another day, which says a lot about her kindness and dedication. Because of Amal, we were able to visit restaurants, bakeries, juice stands, and local markets we never would have discovered on our own. Honestly, it was the best food I had during my entire trip. The mango juice was excellent, the bakeries were beautiful, and the pastries were absolutely worth the calories. She also took us to an authentic local market where we picked up peaches and olives to taste. Amal is not just a guide; she is a wonderful storyteller and host. She shared what daily life is like for a typical Egyptian, answered our questions, kept the conversation flowing, and made us laugh throughout the tour. I took this tour the day before flying home, and it was the perfect way to end my trip — exploring, learning, eating, and enjoying great company. I would absolutely book with Amal again. She is skilled, gracious, and excellent at what she does. This is a food tour everyone should experience.