The Women of Egypt food & shopping tour
about this tour
This tour is not a typical food tour. Guests will get the chance to experience the lively streets of Cairo, eat delicious food made by Egyptian women, and shop locally for souvenirs to take home with them.
On this tour, guests will get to know Egyptian women's daily lives and stories, ask questions, and interact closely with them.
Guests will try various dishes, from Egyptian Molokhiya and Mousakka to fish cooked in a flavorful, creative way, and end their tour with a tasty dessert paired with coffee or tea. Afterwards, they’ll continue interacting with locals while shopping at unique stores.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Your guest will enjoy the following inclusions:
Food/ beverages at all stops.
Unlimited mineral (bottled) water.
All guide-related fees (English-speaking female guide).
Premium Egyptian cotton goodie bag and gift.
An email list of all the stops they experienced.
Please note that the ticket price does not cover:
Tipping the guide (optional).
Any alcoholic drinks.
Transportation to and from the meeting point.
Any food/beverages not already part of the route.
Shopping (optional).
VAT.
How to prepare
your guests
To ensure your guests have the best experience, you can share the following tips with them:
We recommend that guests wear comfortable (closed-toe) shoes to enjoy the walks with maximum comfort.
Wearing clothes made with airy materials is best in the summer. We highly recommend that guests stay away from certain articles of clothing (eg. crop tops, hot shorts, mini skirts, low-cut tops …) to avoid unwanted attention on the streets. This is a suggestion and by no means a strict requirement.
For the winter, layering is key as it can be warm in the afternoons but cold and windy in the evenings.
On the day of the tour, we highly suggest guests skip lunch so they can enjoy the wide variety of food on the tour to the fullest. We guarantee that the guests will be full and satisfied at the end of the tour.
Tour variations and pricing
| Tour Variations | Start Time | Duration | Number of Stops | Group Size | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Tours Only |
From 3:00 to 7:00 PM
|
4 - 4.5 hours |
4-5 food stops 4-5 shopping stops |
Min: 1 guest Max: 8 guests |
1 Guest: 125 USD + 14% VAT / Adult 2–3 Guests: 112 USD + 14% VAT / Adult 4–6 Guests: 99 USD + 14% VAT / Adult Children aged 6–12 can join the group tour for 50% of the price. |
Allergies
To accommodate all travellers’ preferences, we have designed our tours in a way that can be modified for different needs. Kindly refer to the following information to help your guests get the safest experience on their food tour.
We strongly recommend specifically asking your guests if they have any allergies and how severe they are before booking.
Vegetarians who are comfortable with dishes containing beef or chicken broth can enjoy the tour with only a few dishes skipped. Every stop offers a vegetarian option to enjoy, although meat sides are not substituted with alternative dishes.
Vegetarians
Vegan guests can enjoy almost all stops with minimal adjustments. They will still get to savor a wide variety of delicious foods, including moussaka, desserts, and beverages like coffee and juice.
Vegan
Gluten-free guests can enjoy food at all tour stops by simply avoiding bread. Desserts can be more challenging—they will need to skip dessert at the first stop. However, if we receive advance notice, we can provide a gluten-free dessert at the final stop. Despite these adjustments, guests will still be able to enjoy a variety of offerings, including coffee, juice, and most of the food available throughout the tour.
Gluten-free
Lactose intolerance poses minimal challenges for savory dishes, and only a small adjustment is needed for one dessert. This is a straightforward dietary consideration, allowing lactose-intolerant guests to enjoy the tour with ease.
Lactose Intolerance
Nut allergies are not a significant concern for savory dishes, requiring only minor adjustments for desserts. This dietary restriction is easy to accommodate, and guests with nut allergies can comfortably enjoy most of the stops on the tour.
NUT ALLERGY
Seafood & Shellfish Allergies
There is one seafood option at stop 3 of the tour. For severe allergies, particularly on private tours, we can replace this stop with an alternative to prevent cross-contamination. Please inform us in advance if a guest cannot consume shellfish.
