Women of Egypt
food & Shopping tour

Join us for an immersive tour through Downtown Cairo that celebrates the diverse flavors, stories, and creativity of women shaping Egypt's entrepreneurial scene. Instead of traditional Egyptian staples, this tour highlights unique dishes created by women from various religions, ethnicities, and backgrounds, each with their own inspiring story. Experience this vibrant mix of cultures through their specialty foods and shop at fair-trade spots that support meaningful causes.

MAX. 6 guests

3 PM - 7 PM (4 hours)

85 USD + 14% VAT PP

AVAILABLE PER REQUEST

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  • This tour highlights the often overlooked contributions of women in Egypt, who significantly impact their families and communities. It serves as a platform for these women to share their professional and personal stories, showcasing their achievements and resilience.

    Participants will explore female-owned shops and enjoy signature creations at four different stops, each offering unique cuisines and insights into the women's lives. The tour also includes visits to local female-owned brands with a cause, providing opportunities to support and purchase fair-trade products that reflect Egypt's essence while celebrating the vision and accomplishments of local female entrepreneurs.

  • Food/ beverages at all 4 stops (vegetarian option available).

    Unlimited mineral (bottled) water.

    Get introduced to Egyptian women’s lifestyles, stories, and backgrounds.

    A local, English-speaking, female tour guide introduces you to the stories of these resilient women, in addition to the landmarks of Downtown.

    A chance to shop at local brands away from mass production and tourist traps.

    A goodie bag made out of premium Egyptian cotton for your shopping spree, with a little surprise inside!

    A list of all the foods and other female-owned restaurants and brand recommendations is sent 48 hours after the tour ends.

    A guarantee that your belly will be full!

  • Tipping your guide (optional)

    Any alcoholic drinks

    Transportation to and from the meeting point

    Any food/beverages not already part of the route

    Shopping (optional)

    VAT

what to expect on this experience:

  • Learn about Egyptian women and get acquainted with their lifestyles and success stories.

  • A true perspective of how women live in Egypt.

  • Connect with some of the minority groups living in Egypt.

  • Get introduced to new cuisines and dishes, leaving you with a happy belly!

practical tips

getting to the tour:

If you’re staying in the Downtown area, Tahrir Square is 10-20 minutes away from any hotel in the region, walking in the Downtown area is safe and the streets are still packed up to 1 AM.

If you’re staying outside Downtown, we would recommend getting an Uber or Careem ride to the meeting point.

Cairo traffic could be challenging, so we would always recommend adding some buffer time to your commute.

how to prepare:

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes to enjoy the walks with maximum comfort. Wearing clothes made with airy materials is best in the summer. Layering is key during winter, since we will be spending a significant amount of time outdoors.

On the day of the tour, we suggest skipping lunch and coming hungry, we promise you will be full, and if you’re not, your guide is always happy to offer you more food.

staying safe:

We understand that safety comes to mind when it comes to visiting Cairo, and we want to tell you, from the perspective of young, Egyptian females, that Downtown Cairo is generally very safe even until 12-1 AM. People are very friendly and tourists are welcomed with open arms.

It’s wise to use common sense and stay alert as you would in any city around the world (e.g. avoiding dark alleyways, being aware that pick-pocketing is more common in crowded places … etc.).

Our friends at TravelScams have compiled a conclusive list of scams that are common in Egypt. The scam most relevant within Downtown is the Helpful Stranger one. A firm “no” works perfectly in that case.

Finally, we recommend staying away from certain articles of clothing (eg. crop tops, hot shorts, mini skirts, low-cut tops …) to prevent unwanted attention on the streets. This is not a dress code, it’s just a tip.