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Khan el-Khalili after dark
EVENING · FOOD & LANTERNS

Khan el-Khalili after dark

Follow the lantern-lit lanes of Khan el-Khalili, taste Egyptian street food and pause for tea as the evening unfolds. A private guide helps you explore the market at your own pace.

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DURATION
3 hours
STARTING TIME
18:30 Cairo is a suggested evening start. Sunset changes through the year; request a sunset start if that matters to you, and we will review the date and route.
AVAILABILITY
Request your preferred evening. Availability and holiday schedules are reviewed before confirmation.
MEETING / PICKUP
El-Hussein square, or hotel pickup as an upgrade.
LANGUAGES
English · Arabic
GROUP SIZE
Private. Your party only, 1 to 6 people.
ACCESSIBILITY
Flat, crowded lanes; comfortable for most walkers. Not ideal for wheelchairs at evening density; tell us and we will plan an alternative route.
AGE
None. Kids tend to love it.
TRANSPORTATION
None during the walk; return transfer arranged on request.
WHAT TO BRING
An appetite · Comfortable shoes · Small notes if you plan to shop

The day, hour by hour

  1. Start
    Meet by the square

    Meet at the confirmed point near El-Hussein square. The plan confirms the Cairo start time for your date; an evening departure is not necessarily at sunset.

  2. +30 minutes
    Taste along the route

    The proposed walk includes five food stops, with Egyptian dishes such as hawawshi or koshary. Stops and substitutions are reviewed around opening hours and your dietary needs.

  3. +2 hours
    Pause for tea

    Leave time for tea and, if you wish, browsing the market. Shopping is optional; agree any purchase price with the seller before buying.

INCLUDED

  • ✓Private guide
  • ✓All food stops and teas
  • ✓Trip arrangements confirmed with EgyRoam

NOT INCLUDED

  • —Hotel transfers (upgrade)
  • —Anything you choose to buy

WHO LEADS IT

Request a licensed Egyptologist guide for your preferred date and language. Ask our team for the proposed guide’s name, credentials and the checks available before confirming your trip.

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CANCELLATION

Cancellation conditions depend on when you cancel and the terms of your confirmed booking. Read the full policy below, including processing-fee exceptions, before you confirm.

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Questions, answered straight

+What if I have a food allergy or dietary restriction?

Tell us before confirming so the team can check the proposed stops and possible substitutions. Ingredients and preparation vary; we cannot promise an allergen-free kitchen or absence of cross-contact. Ask for the details relevant to your needs before deciding.

+Can vegetarians do this?

Request a vegetarian route when you send your dates. The team will review suitable dishes and substitutions with the proposed stops before confirming what is included.

$45starting from
3 hours

per party of 2, food included. Exact price on your quote.

UPGRADES

Start a date request, with no reservation or charge. We review availability, your group and extras before confirming a quote. Cancellation terms.

Share your preferred date and group size. Our team reviews availability and sends a quote for you to consider. This request does not reserve a place or take payment. Review the booking terms before confirming.

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