Alexandria food tour
ALEXANDRIA FOOD TOUR - Founded by Alexander the Great, this Mediterranean crossroads became a meeting point for Greeks, Egyptians, Levantines, Ottomans and countless traders who arrived with new ideas, new ingredients and bigger appetites. More than two thousand years later, the city's greatest stories are still told around the table.
Our four-hour evening feast ventures beyond the Corniche into the neighbourhoods for 14+ tastings, we'll weave between bustling street carts, family-run eateries, specialist food shops and century-old cafΓ©s.
We'll begin with one of Alexandria's most cherished traditions. Delicate, flaky feteer arrives warm from the oven, its buttery layers begging to be torn apart and generously coated with rich tahini, sticky black molasses, wild honey, fresh cream and local Egyptian cheeses. It's the dish of champions.
The streets soon take over. In Alexandria, some of the city's best meals come on wheels rather than plates. We'll stop at beloved street carts for juicy stuffed Egyptian sausages and smoky lamb kofta, all wrapped in warm baladi. It's fast food in the truest senseβfreshly cooked, fiercely local and impossible to walk past without joining the queue.
The Mediterranean inevitably makes its presence felt. We'll sample fesikh, Alexandria's famously cured and salted grey mullet, a delicacy with roots stretching back to the time of the pharaohs. Nearby, a specialist pickle merchant offers jars bursting with brilliantly coloured vegetables, where sharp, punchy flavours provide the perfect counterpoint to Egypt's rich grilled meats.
Then comes an Alexandrian table worthy of lingering over. Charcoal-grilled pigeon, delicately spiced rice-stuffed sausages, creamy chickpea salad, smoky aubergine, bright tomato salad and silky tahini arrive together.
We'll pause inside an almost century-old cafΓ© where coffee is still poured as it has been for generations and dominoes remain as competitive as ever. Refuel before returning to warm baladi bread, perfect for scooping up earthy ful medames, vibrant al-bissara, eggs cooked richly spiced Egyptian pastrami.
No evening in Alexandria would be complete without its most beloved sandwich. Stuffed into soft bread and boldly seasoned with garlic, cumin and chilli, the city's famous beef liver sandwich has fuelled workers, students and late-night wanderers for generations.
We'll finish on a sweeter note. Fragrant semolina cake arrives alongside cool Egyptian cream before one final surprise: mastic ice cream, delicately pine-scented with the aromatic resin that has perfumed Mediterranean desserts for centuries.
Why this tour is awesome
As the sun sets, Alexandria's food scene comes alive. Over 14 tastings, you'll uncover the city's rich Mediterranean heritage through bustling street carts, specialist food shops, historic cafΓ©s and neighbourhood eateries that most visitors never find.
From buttery feteer with honey and cream to smoky kofta, grilled pigeon, the city's legendary beef liver sandwich and fragrant mastic ice cream, every stop reveals another chapter of Alexandria's remarkable culinary story. It's an evening of bold flavours, fascinating history and authentic local traditions that captures the city at its most delicious.
Your guide
Born and raised in Alexandria, Rasha has a deep connection to the city, its food and its unmistakable Mediterranean character. She loves introducing visitors to the family-run eateries, bustling markets and local dishes she has known for years, while sharing the stories and traditions that make Alexandria unlike anywhere else in Egypt.
Alexandrian eggs with rich, smoky pastrami.
Getting ready for the grill.
Perfectly seasoned kofta sizzling over an open fire.
Salt-cured grey mullet, a true Alexandrian speciality.
The bustling street carts that keep Alexandria fed.
Flaky, buttery feteer served warm from the oven.
Chargrilled pigeon, served straight from the grill.
Tender beef kissed by the smoky heat of charcoal.
Fragrant basbousa, Egypt's beloved semolina cake.
Includes
- Price US $49 per person
- Language English
- Small group Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Tastings 14+ tastings
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
- Duration 12pm - 4pm
- Guides Led by one of our superb Alexandria food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours. Children 50% discount.
- Transport Walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General advice Many local eateries specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat and seafood are used in 5-6 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood and dairy are used in 10-11 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Pescatarian Unsuitable as meat is used in 5-6 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Pork Suitable for no pork diets.
- Halal Suitable for halal diets.
- Gluten intolerance Unsuitable as gluten is present in 3-4 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Lactose intolerance Possible, though dairy is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Possible, though peanuts and tree nuts are used in 1-2 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Possible, though fish / seafood is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 14 total)
- Severe Allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join our Alexandria food tour, use the calendar above to select your preferred date, and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, please contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any food allergies, please contact us before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. Itβs a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the best Alexandria food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
Meet outside the El Horreya Center in Alexandria's old town. It's easy to reach either on foot from most hotels, or taxi. There will be more details on your booking voucher.Β
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