Food & Nightlife in Egypt
Egypt after dark is street food, mint tea in medieval alleys, and dinner cruises gliding past a lit-up skyline.
Beyond the monuments, Egypt's evenings are a pleasure in themselves, from koshary and grilled seafood to the theatre of a Nile dinner cruise.
Ways to spend an evening
A Cairo food tour walks you through Khan el-Khalili and the old city, tasting koshary, taameya and street sweets, often ending at the historic El Fishawy cafe. A Nile dinner cruise pairs a buffet with a belly dancer and tanoura show and a lit-up river. On the coast, Alexandria's seafood on the corniche is a highlight, and the Red Sea resorts run lively evening entertainment.
Booking tips
Dinner cruises and evening tours almost always include hotel pickup, which removes the night-traffic headache, so book that in. Check whether drinks are included, since they are often extra, and carry small cash for tips for guides, drivers and performers. For the best food value, follow a local guide to the busy, working spots rather than the tourist-facing ones.
Food & Nightlife by destination
Top-rated across Egypt
Caïro: Groots Egyptisch Museum, Piramides, Sfinx Tour & Lunch
Privé romantisch diner op de Nijl
Vanuit Caïro: begeleide dagtour naar de piramides van Gizeh, de Sfinx, Saqqara en Memphis met toegangstickets, lunch en hoteltransfers
Vanuit Caïro: dagtrip naar de catacomben en de citadel van Alexandrië met lunch
Luxor: volledige dagtour naar de west- en oostoever met lunch
Dagtrip naar Cairo oud Egyptisch museum & piramides met lunch
Caïro: begeleide VIP-shoppingtour naar de Khan el-Khalili-markt met lunch
Privé dagtour naar Luxor vanuit Caïro per vliegtuig met lunch
Caïro met de grote bus hele dag vanuit Hurghada (piramides-sfinx-Egyptisch museum-lunch)
Vanuit Caïro: Gedeelde dagtour door historisch Alexandrië met lunch
Volledige dag privé Luxor East & West Bank Tour met Egyptische lunch
Grote Egyptische Museum, Toetanchamon-galerij, zonneboot en lunch
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do at night in Egypt?
Cairo food tours through Khan el-Khalili and the old city, Nile dinner cruises with a buffet and belly dancer and tanoura show, seafood on the Alexandria corniche, and lively evening entertainment at the Red Sea resorts.
How much is a Nile dinner cruise?
A Cairo Nile dinner cruise with a buffet and entertainment is mid-range per person, usually including hotel pickup, while a quiet private felucca sail is much cheaper. Check whether drinks are included, as they are often extra.
