Uncover the best of Khan el-Khalili Bazaar the local Way

"We had a wonderful tour in Cairo with Youssef as our guide. Having used local guides before, I came in with high expectations — and Youssef truly outperformed them. He was extremely knowledgeable, generous with his time, and kind throughout the experience. His explanations brought the history and culture to life, and he made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged. And the food was delicious and something I couldn’t find in my own. Youssef’s thoughtful approach and genuine hospitality made the day unforgettable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional guide in Cairo"

"We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide! Ramses is SO knowledgeable and passionate about Egypt’s rich history, culture, food and so much more! He is a fun person to be around, is an excellent photographer, and took care of us even when we weren’t with him-arranging our transportation, restaurant reservations and making sure all was running smoothly for us. We don’t think anyone could have done a better job showing us around Cairo, teaching us so many things, and giving us so many experiences in Cairo, in just two days! We miss him and would recommend him to anyone! "

"On a sunny afternoon, we set off with Youssef. Our wish: a nice walk through neighborhoods unknown to us. We were with our 17-year-old son and wanted it to be genuinely fun and interesting for him too. So we asked for trendy spots, good food, and some street art. And that is exactly what we got. From the tastiest koshari to a newly opened shop. And from an old pharmacy to hibiscus tea. And all this while Youssef guided us through the busy traffic. And we were having a pleasant conversations. About Egypt, about the differences between our countries, and about other things on our minds. It was an added bonus that Youssef is good at improvising and constantly adapted his tour to our wishes. It was more than enjoyable. The next time we are in Cairo, we will go out with him again. If only because he is simply a really nice guy! So, looking for a glimpse into daily life in Cairo, accompanied by good food? Head out with Youssef! And this tour is also really fun to do later in the evening, with all those beautiful lights and extra liveliness on the street. Highly recommended!"

"Nesreen was fantastic. She was very open, friendly and knowledgeable and felt comfortable with her immediately. She made our Old Cairo walking tour interesting and enjoyable. We particularly liked how friendly and respectful she was with the locals, treating them all like old friends. She was also very kind and caring with us. My husband wasn't feeling well at one stage during the tour so she sat us down in a Cafe and went to a local pharmacy to get him some medicine. We were very grateful for this and felt very safe in her hands. She also stepped in to provide us assistance when we ran into some troubles trying to get to our meeting point at the beginning of the tour. We would highly recommend a tour with Nasreen. You will not be disappointed."

"What a nice person Youssef is! He went all out to give us the best food experience, even though we accidentally booked it during an important festival and many places were closed. He was helpful, caring and speaks great English as well as Spanish!! He’s even helped us with our plans for the rest of our Egypt trip. Highly recommended!! Thank you Youssef!"

"This is a great way to see what real locals eat and drink and where. Naira took us to her favourite spots around the city and gave us a real insight into local foods. Really enjoyed it. Thank you!"

"The experience with Ramses has been better than what we expected, and this was not the first food tour we had. On top of trying delicious local food, Ramses was sharing insights into the local history and culture in a very engaging way. He was attentive to our needs and preferences all the time. Highly recommended!"

"We just finished an amazing Ten Tastings of Cairo tour with Mohammed – it was a perfect introduction to the food scene here and exceeded our expectations! Mohammed was an attentive and considerate facilitator, feeding us a good blend of interesting information and delicious food. He reached out in advance to ensure the proper arrangements were in place and even met us at our hotel so we didn’t have to find the suggested meeting point on what turned out to be a very warm day. He had obviously put a lot of thought into selecting the tour stops and menu choices, enabling us to sample a wide variety of local favourites in the restaurants favoured by locals – our only concern was that there was so much food! If you get the opportunity to take this tour with Mohammed – do it! "

"Spending a day with Youssef was a highlight of my trip to Cairo. It can be hard to connect with daily life and local experiences in such a large city, but Youssef's tour provided exactly that. We explored shady cafe lined side streets, historic buildings, bustling markets and had tea at a local hang out. I met local shop owners and street vendors. We hopped in a tuk tuk taxi to travel through a super busy section of the city and it was so fun. When booking the tour I mentioned that I love fabrics and textiles. He took me to the special market that sells fabrics - miles of bustling side streets with hundreds of vendors selling every color and type of fabric you can imagine. I would never have experienced this on my own and I loved it. The hand stitched tapestries were beautiful. Youssef is a thoughtful, inspiring guide who will prioritize your interests and make sure you have a fun and memorable day. I highly recommend him!"

"We had the best 10 tastings tour with Youssef. His communication prior to the tour was great. We meet with our friends and he was warm and engaging from the start. Not only did he curate some great places for us to taste the local food, we also stopped at some places in Cairo we would never have seen. Covering a bit of history, seeing some great architecture and some other cute places that I won’t mention so I don’t spoil it for the next person. He was genuinely interested in conversation with us and showing us the food, culture and quirkiness of his home town. He even helped us get back to our hotel. Highly recommend a tour with Youssef. We loved our tour. Thank you. "