Cairo Night Tour with Dinner: Al-Muizz Street & Khan el-Khalili

Walk Cairo's medieval streets after dark, then eat where locals do

A private night walking tour of Cairo's historic centre with hotel pickup and drop-off, covering the medieval architecture of Al-Muizz Street and the Khan el-Khalili Grand Bazaar over two hours, followed by tea and shisha at Café El Fishawi and a three-course dinner at a traditional Egyptian restaurant. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian, and all entry fees, transport and meals are included. Dietary needs like vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free can be arranged at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night tour of Cairo with dinner

• Pick up from hotel
• Walk tour of Al-Muizz Street
• Visit Khan el-Khalili Grand Bazaar
• Enjoy tea and shisha at Café El Fishawi
• Have included dinner

The experience

Your first evening in Cairo doesn't have to mean navigating taxis or dodging street vendors alone. A driver picks you up from your hotel and takes you straight to the historic centre, where the two-hour walking tour begins through Al-Muizz Street, lined with medieval architectural landmarks, and into Khan el-Khalili, Africa's largest market. At night, the crowds thin out and the street life shifts: you see how Egyptians actually move through these spaces when the day-trippers have gone.

Halfway through, you stop at Café El Fishawi, a 200-year-old establishment known for its role in Cairo's modern history and still packed with locals. You sit with tea and shisha, the traditional water pipe, and watch the street settle into its evening rhythm. The guide stays with you, pointing out details in the architecture and answering questions about what you're seeing, not rushing you through.

The tour ends at a traditional restaurant where dinner is waiting: a spread of salads, grilled meat, rice, vegetables and dessert. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free versions are available if you've noted your needs at booking. Transport back to your hotel is included, so the evening closes without another negotiation or wait for a ride.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by minibus.
• English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian-speaking guide for the full evening.
• two-hour guided walk through Al-Muizz Street and Khan el-Khalili.
• entry to all monuments visited.
• tea and shisha at Café El Fishawi.
• three-course dinner with salads, meat, rice, vegetables and dessert, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day19 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 21:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (19 to 30 years) · Senior (31 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so the guide and driver work only for your group: no other travelers joining in. It suits a first evening in Cairo when you want to see the old quarter without the stress of finding transport or reading a map, and it works well for travelers who want to eat dinner as part of the experience rather than hunting for a restaurant afterward. If you prefer to explore on your own or join a larger group, look for a shared walking tour instead.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years); Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between Al-Muizz Street and Khan el-Khalili on this tour?

Al-Muizz Street is a historic thoroughfare lined with medieval Islamic architecture (mosques, madrasas, and carved stone facades), while Khan el-Khalili is the sprawling bazaar attached to it, Africa's largest market where vendors sell textiles, spices, metalwork and souvenirs. The tour covers both in the same two-hour walk.

How long does the whole evening take from pickup to drop-off?

The tour runs four to five hours total: the two-hour walking portion through the old quarter, tea and shisha at Café El Fishawi in the middle, and dinner at the restaurant at the end, plus travel time to and from your hotel.

What exactly is served for dinner?

Dinner includes a variety of salads, grilled meat, rice, vegetables and dessert. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available. Just note your dietary needs when you book, and the restaurant will prepare an equivalent spread without meat or animal products.

Is Café El Fishawi a tourist trap or do locals actually go there?

Café El Fishawi has operated for over 200 years and remains a genuine gathering place. It's famous in Cairo's history as a meeting point for intellectuals and political figures. At night it's still full of Egyptian customers drinking tea and smoking shisha, not a stage set for visitors.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the restaurant, or is transport included?

Transport is fully included: the driver picks you up from your hotel, takes you to the walking tour start, waits during the walk, drives you to the restaurant, and brings you back to your hotel at the end of the evening.