Cairo: Historical Walking Tour with Local & Dinner

About this activity

Every street in downtown Cairo has a tale to tell, as you may know if you’ve studied history or followed the news recently. Hear these tales and many more on this unforgettable local Cairo experience.

On this walking tour of downtown Cairo, discover the true Cairo. You will spend the next four hours in Cairo experiencing the city as a local would and seeing it from their point of view. Beginning at New Opera Square in Zamalek, your Cairo tour will take you through both ancient and modern Cairo before coming to an appropriate conclusion at Old Opera Square next to Attaba.

You will go to Liberation Square from the city’s most picturesque bridge over the Nile, which served as the site of many activities during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution and is an important landmark in the modern history of the area. Your walking tour will give you the chance to see graffiti in addition to the stunning 19th and 20th Century buildings found in downtown Cairo. This graffiti frequently displays the opinions of the townspeople regarding the Revolution and other political organisations. Every corner in this neighbourhood has a unique tale to tell, and most junctions have a statue of a significant historical figure. Don’t worry; your local guide will help fill in the blanks so you can understand what you’re seeing better.

Enjoy a Koshary in a genuine local restaurant to round out your local Cairo walking tour. A perennial favourite, koshary combines rice, pasta, lentils, fried onions, and chilli sauce. Before the evening is over, you’ll also have the chance to sample Egyptian falafel and ice cream, giving you a complete taste of local life in just 4 short hours!