Alexandria Street Food and Tasting Tour

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: Approximately 4 to 5 Hours

Pickup Time: 10:00 AM (Customizable to your preference)

Pickup & Drop-off: Alexandria Hotels or Port (Private Round-Trip Transfer)

Tour Highlights

Embark on a culinary discovery through Egypt’s Mediterranean pearl with a curated food and culture walking tour in Alexandria. Led by a local culinary specialist, this half-day tasting journey takes you beyond typical restaurants into vibrant neighborhood alleys, centuries-old souks, and historic eateries beloved by generations of locals.

• Authentic Local Tastings: Sample Egyptian breakfast staples, including stone-oven baked Aish Baladi, spiced fava beans (Ful Mudammas), crisp herb falafel (Ta'ameya), and authentic Alexandrian-style liver (Kebda Eskandarani).
• Mediterranean Seafood Heritage: Experience Alexandria's coastal culinary culture with freshly grilled catches, calamari, and spiced rice dishes near the historic fishermen's quarters.
• Historic Downtown & Souk Mansheya: Walk through historic food markets and spice bazaars displaying fresh regional herbs, artisanal olives, and coastal cheeses.
• Traditional Confectionery & Drinks: Savor Egyptian pastries including hot Fiteer Meshaltet, honeyed Basbousa, and Umm Ali, paired with freshly squeezed seasonal juices and traditional mint tea at a vintage sidewalk café.

Detailed Food Tour Itinerary

Morning Meet & Greet

• Your Ramasside Tours culinary guide and driver will meet you directly at your Alexandria hotel or port holding a personalized name sign.
• Travel in a private, climate-controlled vehicle to downtown Alexandria to begin your walking tasting route.

Culinary Exploration & Tastings

• Classic Alexandrian Street Food: Begin with a visit to a historic culinary institution (such as the famed Mohamed Ahmed or traditional neighborhood bakeries) to savor freshly prepared fava bean dishes, crispy herb-infused ta'ameya, and fresh Egyptian flatbread straight from the stone oven.
• Alexandrian Flavors: Taste authentic Kebda Eskandarani (thinly sliced beef liver flash-fried with hot green peppers, garlic, and cumin) and Alexandrian sausage seasoned with regional spices.
• Souk Mansheya & Spice Markets: Stroll through Zan'et El Setat and the vibrant food quarters of Mansheya. Discover displays of regional Mediterranean sea salt, dried hibiscus (Karkadeh), Egyptian cumin, and artisanal pickled vegetables (Torshi).
• Seaside Seafood Bites: Stop near the eastern harbor or coastal eateries to sample fresh Mediterranean bites, including spiced calamari and grilled fish prepared with regional coastal marinades.
• Artisanal Egyptian Desserts: Conclude your tour with classic Egyptian pastries, including warm layered fiteer with honey and cream, rich semolina basbousa, and a refreshing glass of seasonal sugarcane or mango juice.
• Relax at a traditional seaside or downtown café with Egyptian mint tea or authentic Turkish coffee.

Afternoon Return

• After a complete tasting experience, return in comfort by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel or cruise ship in Alexandria.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Private round-trip hotel or port transfers in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
• Professional licensed English-speaking food tour guide
• All scheduled food tastings, street snacks, desserts, and local non-alcoholic drinks
• Bottled mineral water throughout the tour
• All service charges, road tolls, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry visa to Egypt
• Full sit-down meals outside scheduled tour tastings
• Alcoholic beverages
• Professional photographer add-on
• Gratuities / Tipping

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade your transfers to an executive luxury van featuring extra legroom, reclining captain chairs, dual-zone climate control, and onboard Wi-Fi.

Professional Vacation Photographer

Hire a dedicated vacation photographer to capture your culinary moments throughout Alexandria’s historic downtown and coastal promenade for $50 per day.

Dietary Accommodations

Vegetarian options are readily available (including falafel, ful, koshary, fiteer, and fresh salads). Please notify us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For reservations, customized start times, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]