Top Cairo Food Tours

Our food tour in Cairo was one of the absolute highlights of our trip. We got to try an incredible variety of Egyptian food far beyond what we ever would have discovered on our own. Every stop felt authentic and thoughtfully chosen, from tiny local spots to busy street vendors full of energy and amazing smells. The amount of food was unbelievably generous, and every dish had its own story and flavor. We tried everything from freshly baked bread and savory street food to traditional desserts and drinks, and each one was delicious in a completely different way. It felt less like a tour and more like being shown around the city by a local friend who genuinely loves food and culture. If you love food and want to experience the real side of Cairo, this tour is an absolute must-do. Come hungry, you’ll taste far more than you expect, and every bite is worth it.

My wife and I had a great time, along with two couples from Lisbon, Portugal and London, England, respectively. Ahmed and his wife, Shorouk, and their 8-year old younger daughter, Maria, displayed absolutely fantastic “family hospitality” to my wife and I, and to the other couples. The authentic Egyptian food we tasted was great at each of the restaurants we visited, and the amount of food given to each of us was enough for an individual meal at each restaurant, except for the bakery, which we visited last. Ahmed and his wife and daughter were very engaging, and explained the importance of the food we ate to family and the Egyptian culture. Ahmed also made sure that one restaurant adjusted the food I was given to accommodate my dietary restrictions, which I greatly appreciated. My strong suggestion to future guests is to (1) come hungry and (2) limit the amount of food you eat at the first couple of restaurants so you will be able to eat and enjoy the food at the remaining restaurants. I am not a big eater normally, and I made a point to limit my intake at each restaurant so I would be able to enjoy the complete full tour. I knew I had struck the right balance with eating as I was able to eat breakfast the very next day without a problem. 👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯💯🧽🧽 By the way, the tour started at 7pm and lasted until 10:30pm. However, Shorouck and Maria left the group after the second restaurant, so Maria could get ready for school the next day.

I do a good tour almost in every city I visited and this was by far the best. Sameh was such an excellent host and it was so much fun. He's probably the happiest person I have met & all food vendors love him . Come hungry & expect the unexpected! 100% recommended!