A true experience!
I normally HATE tours. But I had 24 hours in Cairo for a layover and wanted to get a food tour and save the other touristic things for a longer visit. And I had a lovely time with Magy, and I think this is because this isn’t really a tour - this is what an Airbnb experience was intended to be at its core and birth! If you’re a frequent and non-basic traveler and you’re hesitating, do it.
Magy was super communicative from the start - the group met up downtown but took a car to northern Giza where Magy grew up for the tour.
She’ll take you on a food tour with tons of local knowledge and information sprinkled throughout. The other reviews said to come hungry and this is 100% required - I had just one other guest on the tour and I came very hungry, but I left with tons of leftovers and so much food in my stomach I nearly puked.
She starts with breakfast foods then lunch and dinner with tons of street food in the middle, and ends it with dessert and drinks. If there are particular dishes you wanted to try, you can point them out and she’ll tell you about it or take you to get it!
we got a bit too excited at breakfast and ordered a few items, had a street food meat sando, then a selection of bakery goods, feteer, liver (we skipped the brain), a ton of things at lunch, koshary, street cart desserts, took a tuktuk, corn, more Egyptian snacks from carts, juices, coffee, kenefe and other desserts, corn, another meat sando, and Egyptian pizza.
Wow. The other person and I were asking for smaller portions from the second location we went to and we pulled up the white flag midway through.
Egyptian food prices are quite cheap so you might be thinking the price of the tour is on the higher end, but it is worth it! The spots are restaurants that Magy have vetted and/or will find at your request, and ensures you get a comprehensive (as much as one can be in 3 hours) overview of top Egyptian cuisines!
745gracep · مايو 2025 · عبر Tripadvisor
Tasty, local food experiencing
Meggi was a very attentive and informative guide. Meggi’s instructions for the meeting point were very clear and easy to understand.
We started on time after gathering all the food tour members. Meggi provided helpful advice on local places to go on our way to the food tour location. The location was very good as it was mostly local Egyptians rather than expensive places that cater to tourists.
The food itself was very good and was very vegetarian-friendly. We had typical Egyptian foods like foul as well as less common foods. Make sure to pace yourself over the course of the food tour and avoiding eating a few hours before to ensure you’re hungry enough.
I would highly recommend this tour as it is well worth the money! Thank you Meggi!
brandnewtravels92 · أبريل 2025 · عبر Tripadvisor
Most authentic experience in Cairo
Between temples and pyramids, the food tour with Mila was a refreshing change! For those who want to break out of the tourist bubble and experience modern Egypt authentically in addition to the typical program of pyramids and temples, Mila is the perfect choice.
We have already done food tours in several countries, but this one was particularly impressive – both because of the variety of culinary experiences and because of Mila’s straightforward and open manner. Feels like there is something exciting to try on every corner: Biscuits, Baklava, Koshary, “Egyptian pizza”, fresh fruit from the market, a traditional breakfast, a hearty dinner and much more. For the brave among us, even a visit to the “organ restaurant”.
As a vegetarian, I could eat at almost any station without any problems, which surprised me positively. The organization ran smoothly through WhatsApp, and everything was on time and exactly as discussed.
I highly recommend the tour to anyone who wants to get to know the real Egypt – not just the one from 5000 years ago!
theothei8 · أبريل 2025 · عبر Tripadvisor · مترجم
Great food, and even greater guide Mila
We were very impressed by Mila, our guide. Super knowledgeable, both regarding food and culture, but also Egypt’s history and geography and anthropogeography. She had a pleasant personality and manoeuvred us through the streets with determination and confidence. She was very transparent, and thought many tricks on how to handle daily life in Cairo. The food was absolutely amazing. And our Nordic stomachs did not have any reaction to the food afterwards. The tour was situated away from touristy places in Cairo, and we felt that it was very authentic and carefully selected. Would highly recommend, both because of the spend of food, and because of the great guide Mila, who contains both humour and integrity.
Kari Eilsabeth ... H · أبريل 2025 · عبر Tripadvisor
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We went on this food tour with Magy for dinner and wow, what an amazing experience.
The food -
There was an massive variety of flavours, restaurant types, however one aspect remained the same throughout, the authenticity. There were classic dishes that I'm sure remain the same but Magy was always offering us new flavours and foods we showed curiosity in at no cost at all.
It really felt like an adventure trying whatever caught our attention.
The amount of food was massive aswell, I challenge you to go and not be rolling into the cab after.
The guide -
Magy is really special, it didn't feel like a tour, it felt like being out for dinner with a close friend, we laughed, learnt and loved every moment. She was incredibly knowledgeable about food (obviously) but also all aspects of Egyptian culture.
She was very protective of us on the street to make sure we could relax and enjoy the evening and not worry about the challenges of walking the streets of busy Cairo.
The evening will not only fill your belly but your heart and your mind. Do not miss your opportunity to experience this.
tika1104 · أبريل 2025 · عبر Tripadvisor
Exemplary Egyptian hospitality!
Magy has curated the perfect introduction to Egyptian cuisine for you, so look no further! The dishes chosen were delectable. Magy places an emphasis on sharing and hospitality, with bread as a utensil and communal dishes being central to the experience. The intimate group size allows Magy to engage all of her guests in conversation which feels so welcoming. She does not skimp on food offered
- we skipped a meal beforehand and were still full before the end! If there happened to be leftovers, Magy made sure they didn't go to waste - she even fed a stray dog some meat that would have otherwise went into a trash can! But enough about the food - you are about to gain a new friend who is truly a one-of-a-kind soul. Without getting too into the details, we had issues with our driver getting us to the meetup point and Magy displayed genuine concern for our well-being. She turned a rough start into an epic culinary and cultural adventure and we could not be more appreciative of her!
jnweaver · أبريل 2025 · عبر Tripadvisor
Fantastic food tour
The food tour was amazing! Mila took us to try different foods that the locals love to eat. We tried food that Egyptians would eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
Make sure you go hungry because you will have more than enough food to eat and then some.
Enjoy
Gregory P · أبريل 2025 · عبر Tripadvisor
Wonderful Guide! Delicious Food!
Mila was a wonderful, very knowledgeable guide! She took us to several local eateries where we many, many typical Egyptian foods, eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-between. Highlights for me were visiting a local spice shop and the bakeries. Food was delicious!
Jennifer P · أبريل 2025 · عبر Tripadvisor
The highlight of our time in Egypt
We just finished a weeklong trip to Egypt visiting most of the major tourist sites. But by far the highlight of our trip was the Cairo Food Tour. Mila was a great guide who got us away from the tourist areas and into a local neighborhood to experience real life in Cairo. She took us to a number of restaurants, bakeries and shops to taste numerous traditional foods and to experience local life. This tour exceeded our expectations! When you’re in Egypt don’t miss this amazing experience!!
Departure62617335449 · أبريل 2025 · عبر Tripadvisor
Best food tour ever
This was the best food tour i have ever taken. Make sure you come on an empty stomach. Maya is extremely knowledgeable and you will leave knowing more about Egyption food than you started with. The day after our food tour, we went to a five star restaurant and the food was not as good as the food Maya introduced us to. I would not have known that if I had not gone on the food tour the day before.
Susan_G · أبريل 2025 · عبر Viator
