Cairo street food walk in Khan el-Khalili

What this is

An evening on foot through the old city eating what Cairenes actually eat, which is cheap, heavy and very good. We stop at six or seven places. You will not need dinner afterwards. Tell us in advance about anything you cannot eat and we will route around it.

Highlights

• Koshari from a counter that only sells koshari
• Hawawshi, minced meat baked into bread
• Fresh sugarcane juice on Al-Muizz Street
• Om Ali, if there is any room left
• Mint tea and shisha at El Fishawy

What is included

Your itinerary

Good to know

• Wear closed-toe shoes; most sites are sand, gravel and uneven stone.
• Summer temperatures in Upper Egypt regularly exceed 40C. We start early for a reason.
• Bring your passport - several sites check ID at the gate.
• Photography is free at most sites; interior tomb photography sometimes carries a separate ticket.
• Tell us about allergies and dietary restrictions when you book, not on the night.
• Cash is useful for anything extra you want to buy in the souk.

Questions

How do I book?

Send us the dates and how many people are travelling, by WhatsApp or the form on this page. We reply with a written itinerary and a fixed price, usually within a few hours. Confirming is a message, not a payment.

Do you take a deposit?

No. We ask for no deposit and take no payment to hold a date. Nothing is charged when you book and nothing is payable in advance - you settle with us in Egypt once the trip is running.

What if I need to change or cancel?

Tell us and we will change it, or cancel it, at no cost. There is no cancellation fee and no deadline to worry about, because nothing has been paid up front. If plans shift while you are already here, we will rearrange what we can on the day.

Is Egypt safe for solo and female travellers?

The tourist regions are heavily policed and we work in them daily. Your guide stays with you at every site. If you are travelling alone, tell us - we will match you with a guide accordingly.