Cairo Street Food with a Local Family
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Cairo, Egypt
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Brunch
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 71 Noubar St, Al Balaqsah, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate 4280130, Egypt
We will be meeting next to ElSharbatly Juice bar in downtown Cairo
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
71 Noubar St (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Brooke_E
This was the best tour experience we had on our entire trip to Egypt! It's clear that Ahmed cares deeply about his culture and community. We were taken to a variety of delicious restaurants all over Cairo, especially to "hole in the wall" local places that you may not usually experience as a tourist. We tried so many different Egyptian foods and Ahmed was even able to accommodate a vegan member of the group. The amount of food and number of stops included must have been worth even more than what we paid, making it a great value, and any leftover food was donated! If you want a true "local" food tour experience, be sure to book it with Ahmed and his family.
Reviews
5.0
based on 166 reviews
George_L, Jun 2026
Ahmet was an amazing host! He tailored the stops to our adventurous palate, gave us a tour of old Cairo and was an amazing conversation partner — answering all of our questions about Egyptian and Muslim culture.
Even after the tour ended, he was responsive and gave us some amazing local shopping suggestions that completed our stay in Cairo as a cherry on top!
Edwin_J, May 2026
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.
Uta_R, Apr 2026
The Cairo Street Food tour was a highlight of our trip to Egypt. Ahmed is an amiable, engaging and knowledgeable guide who is passionate about food, culture and human connections. He enabled us to experience many things we would never have discovered on our own or with other guides. We only wish we'd had enough time in Cairo to do the cookery course with his family and some of the other tours they offer like to the City of the Dead; we don't remember ever having a better tour experience before with anyone else anywhere else in the world!
Brooke_E, Apr 2026
This was the best tour experience we had on our entire trip to Egypt! It's clear that Ahmed cares deeply about his culture and community. We were taken to a variety of delicious restaurants all over Cairo, especially to "hole in the wall" local places that you may not usually experience as a tourist. We tried so many different Egyptian foods and Ahmed was even able to accommodate a vegan member of the group. The amount of food and number of stops included must have been worth even more than what we paid, making it a great value, and any leftover food was donated! If you want a true "local" food tour experience, be sure to book it with Ahmed and his family.
Giles_H, Apr 2026
A fabulous food tour in the more quiet back-streets of Cairo. Brilliantly delivered by a wonderful family.
john_g, Feb 2026
This was an unexpected highlight of our 5 days in Cairo. We wanted to experience things through the eyes of local people & this tour was perfect. Ahmed, Sharouk & family were the perfect hosts. We were over during Ramadan so our tour was an education on whats eaten and drunk during the period, really interesting and helped give us an understanding of what was going on around us. We were taken to some amazing eateries (which we wouldnt have found ourselves) given information on the dishes as well as the culture. Both Ahmed & Sharouk were very warm hosts giving just the right amount of information to keep things interesting but never overwhelming. They and their kids were very good company. The food was delicious and plentyful with an left over going to those in need. We left the evening nicely stuffed & full of happiness for our experience. Highly recommend.
Jason_C, Feb 2026
We really enjoyed our tour with our local guide Ahmed.
He was passionate about Egyptian food. We visited local food stalls/eateries and sat amongst the local people. Everything was interesting and the food was great.
Neal_K, Feb 2026
Excellent local food tour in Cairo with a nice and genuine family who are extremely knowledgeable about the food and history in Egypt.
Highly recommended.
Louisa_M, Feb 2026
If you’re coming to Cairo, do not miss going on this tour. Book this tour before you book any pyramid tours it was absolutely outstanding. Ahmed was authentic and not only did you learn about food but you learnt about the culture. The tour lasted nearly 4 hours and the amount of food we had was so much that in the end we had to say so please stop feeding us. I think this is one of the best things I’ve ever done and I would strongly suggest you’re going. He also runs cooking classes which I would’ve loved to have done but didn’t know about. Here’s a kind warm person who communicates fantastically.
Raghav_N, Jan 2026
This was a perfect experience and Ahmed was a fantastic guide. The tour focused as much on discussing Egyptian culture as it did on food, which I enjoyed.
Rachel_P, Dec 2025
Ahmed was fantastic at guiding us through a local and authentic journey of cairo food. We experienced many different types of food, entering restaurants or street stalls we would never have found by ourselves. The food was delicious. The owners very friendly. We learned a lot about culture and customs too. Thanks Ahmed for a great evening. Highly recommend
Tiffany_R, Dec 2025
This was such a fun experience. We are a family of 2 adults and 2 teens. We loved our time on the tour. Our guide was kind, attentive and welcoming. Unfortunately, our daughter wasn't able to finish the tour and we ended up having to leave before the conclusion of the tour. We all would absolutely book this experience again.
Sridhar_R, Dec 2025
Ahmed and Shorouk gave us an excellent food sampling tour while taking g good care of our dietary needs. Highly recommend this tour to get a feel for the street life in Cairo away from the normal tourist spots.
Jason, Dec 2025
Best experience in Cairo. Run by an actual local family just out of passion, not a tour company, very genuine and no scams. Highly recommend trying it. Good sampling of many local dishes in restaurants you would never find or go to as a tourist. Great time!
Terry_P, Dec 2025
This was amazing. My wife and I had such a wonderful time with Shorouk. Shorouk took us to many places to try the local food and we could not have been in better hands. We also asked a lot of questions about culture and life in Egypt and she was more than happy to answer them all. Would recommend this to anyone that would like to learn more from a local.
Ferne_S, Nov 2025
Awesome experience, tasty food. The hosting family was very welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend this. Lots of food and filling. Great concept.
Deanna_L, Nov 2025
Such a fun evening eating like a local and trying all different types of food. We were treated like family so much so they even brought their girls to hang out with our kids after requesting the whole family to join. What an unforgettable evening!
WENDY_M, Nov 2025
Ahmed and his family were delightful. The whole family guided us on our tour since there were 2 kids of similar age on the tour. We ate so much traditional egyptian food that we were about to burst! We had a great time swapping stories and getting to know everyone on the tour. This is a great intro to egyptian food and is highly recommended.
Elmira_M, Oct 2025
Ahmed is friendly, and is a great conversationalist, knowledgable about culture and languages, besides Egyptian cuisine. He went that extra bit to help us explore and enjoy the food tour even more. Highly recommended!
Thomas_M, Sep 2025
We meet Ahmed at a smoothie bar where we tried a few traditional Egyptian drinks which started our food tour off with a sweet touch! We then moved to a close by restaurant for several dishes meant for the evening meal in Egypt, things we'd never necessarily order without the expertise and knowledge from Ahmed, we didn't just have food though.. Ahmed is extremely knowledgeable on the history of Egypt, not just the food either, this guy has a wealth of knowledge which we soaked up all evening! We chatted along the way to the 3rd spot for morning and afternoon meals, followed by a traditional snack, Egyptian BBQ and finally the most tasty dessert I've had since being here! During our time with Ahmed he was incredibly welcoming, friendly and made us feel so comfortable. This wasn't just a food tour it was an experience with the best host! We left with mangos in hand, which were bought during the experience and Ahmed even treated us to our first ever tuktuk ride back to our meeting spot to grab a taxi back to our hotel. My brother and I couldnt recommend his food tour/experience enough, it'll be an experience we talk about for a long time and suggest to anyone we know that makes the visit to such an incredible country!
Scarlett_W, Jun 2025
Ahmed was a fantastic guide on the food tour! He brought us to some great places to experience typical Egyptian food! You will not leave hungry!! The falafels and kosary were my favorites!! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone in Cairo!
Sema_M, Jun 2025
I have done a lot of food tours in many countries and I have to say that this food tour with Ahmed is one of the BEST I have ever done. From the moment you book the tour Ahmed's excellent communication and kindness is apparent. Ahmed immediately puts you at ease, sharing interesting facts and stories, getting to know you and showing genuine care for people all around him. The food was amazing, you get so FULL and get to try lots of traditional dishes in local run restaurants. If you want a wonderful evening filled with great company, interesting conversation and fantastic food then look no further!
Jessica_T, May 2025
This was a wonderful experience. You really feel like a local and are welcomed warmly by the hosting family. The food was delicious as well. I would highly recommend booking this food tour.
jalaureano82, Apr 2025
Ahmed gave us such a wonderful tour. It was truly memorable. I have nothing bad to say. The food was great, the information was great. Ahmed made us feel like we were long time friends.
Nina_M, Mar 2025
Delicious local food with a small group. Ahmed was really friendly and enthusiastic. Food was delicious and atmosphere was great.
Jodie_R, Mar 2025
To echo the sentiments of others, there is almost no way you will go wrong with this tour.
Ahmed is a gracious host / representative for his city and land and has, without giving away all the secrets and surprises, concocted a charming trip through the streets of Cairo... all the while exploring in perhaps the greatest way possible... by way of our stomach!
The outing is stitched together in a most thoughtful way and includes several awesome surprises along the way.
Cannot recommend this experience and the folks associated with it enough. Make sure to arrive hungry! You won't be disappointed.
Liepa_G, Feb 2025
Thank you Ahmed for a wonderful food tour in downtown Cairo. The tour includes a mix of street food stalls and family-run eateries covering breakfast, lunch, dinner and sweet foods typical for the locals. It connects you to modern Misr through food culture that can sometimes be overshadowed by more touristy Ancient Egypt. Ahmed was an excellent guide, knowledgable, hospitable and accommodating for dietary restrictions (plenty of vegetarian options to have!). A must tour for anyone visiting Cairo - it's a lot of food, so be prepared! Thank you again Ahmed and all the best to you and your family.
Julie_R, Jan 2025
Amazing! Ahmed is an amazing tour guide, it really shows that doing this is a labor of love for him. He helps you connect with Egyptian in a very unique way through the small neighborhood, through delicious street food. This tour is a must!!!
Anton_C, Oct 2024
We loved our tour with Ahmed, this is a must do in Cairo to see the real side of the local life and food! Ahmed was very kind and accomodating, it was great to spend time with him and learn about Egypt and its people. The establishments he took us too were authentic Egyptian restaurants and we had a great time trying the different tasty foods and were left very full at the end of the night. This is a must do experience and I can highly recommend Ahmed and his family to host!
Minna_C, Aug 2024
My husband and I were huge foodies and we always make sure to join a food tour in every country we visit. We were glad to have picked this tour. Ahmed and Shorouk took us to places only locals go and introduced all the special dishes that the vendors do with great passion. We tried lots of different things and the portions were more than ample. It felt so special as if we had some local friends showing us around their neighborhood. They also stayed in touch after the tour and made sure we knew we could ask them anything about Cairo. We got some great restaurant recommendations from them as well and we went to try the local delicacy stuffed pigeons, which was super delicious. Would really recommend going on a tour with them first thing you get to Cairo!
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