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Authentic Cairo Food Tour - Discover Hidden Downtown Gems

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Authentic Cairo Food Tour - Discover Hidden Downtown Gems

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Authentic Cairo Food Tour - Discover Hidden Downtown Gems

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Highlights

  • Beat the Summer Heat Like a Local: Hosted at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM, this tour starts when the daytime heat breaks and Downtown Cairo comes alive. Explore the vibrant, neon-lit streets in comfort.


  • An Inside Pass to Legendary Landmarks: Skip hotel buffets. We head straight to local landmarks, including the world-famous Koshari Abu Tarek to eat Egypt’s national dish at its source.


  • The Ultimate Street Food Masterclass: From refreshing Asab (sugar cane juice) to crispy Hawawshi and sweet Feteer pastry, enjoy the full spectrum of local comfort food. (Vegetarian options available upon request).


  • Uncompromised Foodie Adventure: Taste authentic street specialties like spiced sausage (sogo2) and crispy fried mokh—giving you serious culinary bragging rights back home.


  • Navigate Downtown with Confidence: Downtown’s evening energy is electric but can feel intimidating. Your expert guide handles the logistics, ordering, and crowds for a safe, seamless, and fun street adventure.


Itinerary

  • Champollion Road

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Kick off the evening at a bustling neighborhood juice bar. You'll try freshly-pressed Asab (sugar cane juice), Cairo’s ultimate refreshing, natural energy drink. It’s the perfect icy icebreaker to cool down from the day and toast the start of your nighttime walking adventure.
  • Koshary Abou Tarek

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Step inside a multi-story culinary institution known worldwide. Here, you'll dive into Egypt’s undisputed national comfort food: Koshari. Enjoy a hearty, satisfying bowl of layered pasta, rice, lentils, chickpeas, and crispy fried onions, all smothered in a spiced tomato-garlic sauce.
  • Malek El Kebda

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    This is your true street food adventure stop. Sample a trio of classic, deeply flavorful local sandwiches: savory Kebda (beef liver), spiced Sogo2 (Egyptian sausage), and crispy fried Mokh (brain). It’s a bold, authentic taste of Cairo's late-night food culture that regular tourists rarely find.
  • Hawawshi shalaby

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Bite into Hawawshi, Egypt’s answer to a gourmet spiced burger. You'll taste perfectly seasoned minced meat baked directly inside a pocket of crispy, oil-brushed traditional baladi bread. Served piping hot, it is the ultimate savory street snack.
  • Akher Saa

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Try a clever twist on a local staple with the Egga Sandwich—a hearty, aromatic Egyptian falafel omelette. It brilliantly bridges classic herb-rich local flavors into a satisfying, warm evening street sandwich.
  • Akram Gad Restaurant

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Conclude your night under the neon lights at a legendary local eatery for dessert. Indulge in Sweet Feteer, a hot, flaky, multi-layered Egyptian pastry (reminiscent of a cross between a croissant and a crepe) lavishly topped with sweet milk, shredded coconut, and powdered sugar.

What's included

INCLUDED

Vegetarian options available
Stories and insights into Egyptian food, culture, and daily life
7+ tastings of Cairo's most iconic local dishes and street food favorites
Small-group experience for a more personal atmosphere
Guided evening walking tour through Downtown Cairo
Expert English-speaking local foodie guide
Visits to carefully selected local eateries and hidden gems

NOT INCLUDED

Transportation to and from the meeting point (can be arranged)
Additional food or drinks beyond the tastings provided

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Provider

Foodprint Tours

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