Food tours in Cairo
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Cairo. The most comfortable months are November to March, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and about 1 rainy days a month.
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What to eat and drink in Cairo
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Koshari
- Rice, lentils and pasta topped with spicy tomato sauce, chickpeas and crispy onions.
- Ful medames
- Slow-cooked fava beans with oil, cumin and lemon, Egypt's breakfast staple.
- Ta'ameya
- Egyptian falafel, made with fava beans rather than chickpeas.
- Molokhia
- A soup of finely chopped jute leaves with garlic and coriander, served with rice or bread.
- Shawarma
- Spit-roasted meat shaved into a wrap with garlic sauce and pickles.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
Cairo month by month
Averages for Cairo, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 66 (19) | 69 (21) | 75 (24) | 83 (28) | 90 (32) | 94 (35) | 95 (35) | 95 (35) | 92 (33) | 86 (30) | 77 (25) | 69 (21) |
| Low °F (°C) | 50 (10) | 52 (11) | 56 (13) | 61 (16) | 67 (19) | 72 (22) | 75 (24) | 76 (24) | 73 (23) | 68 (20) | 60 (16) | 53 (12) |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:17 pm | 5:43 pm | 6:03 pm | 6:22 pm | 7:41 pm | 7:58 pm | 7:58 pm | 7:37 pm | 7:01 pm | 6:25 pm | 4:59 pm | 4:57 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in Cairo?
November to March. Expect highs around 71°F (22°C) and about 1 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are July and August.
What food is Cairo known for?
Koshari: rice, lentils and pasta topped with spicy tomato sauce, chickpeas and crispy onions. Ful medames: slow-cooked fava beans with oil, cumin and lemon, Egypt's breakfast staple. Ta'ameya: egyptian falafel, made with fava beans rather than chickpeas.
Where can I book food tours in Cairo?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
