Best Local Food Tour

Cairo Authentic Food Tour with a Local Egyptian Family

Egypt food tours. Among all countries, Egypt is dramatically diverse and unique. From the famed Pyramids to the colorful Red sea beaches to the Great Sahara 200 million years old treasures. The Traditional food culture is similarly rich. Try the most famous Traditional Egyptian Food, Desserts, and Beverages in a local Egyptian family house.

Tour Details

THE ROUTE

Cairo

JOURNEY TIME

3 hours

GROUP TYPE

Private

TOUR CLASS

5 Stars

THE PACE

Leisurely

EXPERIENCE COST

from: USD$150 pp

Door-to-Door Pick up

We pick up all our guests from their hotel or airport terminal.

The Best Local Food Tour in Cairo with a Local Egyptian Family

Enjoy the most enjoyable Egyptian cuisine through this local food tour: We will pick you up from your hotel for the best local traditional food with the Egyptian family. In Cairo or Giza, pick-up is at the lobby of your hotel. Transfer to the Egyptian home, where you meet the folks there and share a meal. Depending on your preference, this meal can be either lunch or dinner!

Additionally, you will have the freedom to select the foods you want to sample and eat. We will inquire about your requirements and any food you don’t eat when you get in touch with us! The only requirement for this tour is that all meals be made using traditional Egyptian cuisine.

To begin, we will pick you up from your location and then transfer you to a local Egyptian house for the meal (lunch or dinner).

Additionally, after spending time with the family and enjoying the local Egyptian food, we will transfer you back to your location.

  1. Door-to-door transfer
  2. Air-conditioned private transportation
  3. English-speaking driver/guide
  4. Mineral bottled water
  5. clean food cocked and washed with mineral bottled water
  6. Lunch or dinner (Egyptian traditional food cocked by an Egyptian housewife)
  7. Main course + dessert + drinks (coffee, tea, soft drinks..etc)

About the local Egyptian food

Above all, food in Egypt is a blend of rich history and the diversity of cultures coming together to form the best cuisine in the world. First, staple ingredients such as beans, lentils, and grains form just the foundation on which Egyptian cuisine is based; these foods have been consumed for a very long period.

Secondly, the usage of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices does much in the way of enhancing flavors into dishes that are hearty yet satisfying. For instance, staples like Koshari, an irresistible mix of rice, lentils, and pasta topped with a spicy tomato sauce, are a true manifestation of the resourcefulness of Egyptian cuisine. Furthermore, local herbs and spices used in food, such as cumin and coriander, give extra depth and complexity to each meal.

Street Food

Besides, Egyptian cuisine is also famous for its variety of tempting street food, which represents the real taste of the locals. Especially popular dishes are Ta’ameya, generally known as falafel, and shawarma, which is one of the favorite dishes for people who live in Egypt and for tourists who come from other parts of the world. These dishes turn out to be more delicious as they also include several types of fresh bread with different kinds of dips, such as Tahini and Baba Ghanoush.

Therefore, due to the popularity of this street food, it is possible to have a taste of the culture with flavor-filled cuisine. It is, therefore, not only the food that constitutes Egyptian cuisine but also the atmosphere that surrounds this food.

Social effect

Besides, dining in Egypt is communal; thus, its cuisine is unique in the world. Large portions of food are shared among family and friends to evoke feelings of cohesion and happiness. Traditional feasts, for example, consist of a spread of dishes, from which all are invited to serve themselves and have a good time. After all, the attention to community and hospitality is what makes this culture special and keeps its cuisine at higher standards.

Conclusion: Rich flavors, diversified ingredients, and sharing warmth together make Egyptian food stand second to none in this world and invite everyone to come and taste it.

The best selection of Egyptian food with a local Egyptian family

  • Ful Medames
  • Tamiya
  • Koshari
  • Shawarma
  • Kebab and Kofta
  • Mulukhiyah
  • Pigeon
  • Egyptian Desserts
  • Baklava
  • Feteer Meshaltet
  • Baba Ganoush
  • Mahshi
  • Besarah
  • Alexandrian Kebdah
  • Sayadiyah Fish
  • Hawawshi
  • Kanafeh
  • Umm Ali
  • Basbousa
  • Baked sweet potato

While inquiring about this tour, you can pick your choice from the above list

Price is quoted per person in USD

  • Solo Traveler: $ +70% of adult rate
  • 2 to 3 people: $150
  • 4 to 6 people: $130
  • 7 to 15 people: $120
Feel free to share your comments with us so we can make your tour tailored to your liking by adding or removing tours from the itinerary to suit your preference and requirements.

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Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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