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
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Cairo: Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx Tour & Lunch
Cairo: Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Tour with Lunch
From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch
From Cairo: Full-Day Guided Tour of Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis with Entry Tickets, Lunch & Hotel Transfers
Hurghada Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum and Lunch
Old Cairo Cultural Tour: Islamic & Coptic Old Sites + Lunch
Cairo: Private Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar Tour with Lunch
Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch
Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Queens Guided Tour with Lunch
From Cairo: Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch
From Cairo: Alexandria Private Day Tour with Guide and Lunch
Cairo: Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur Day Trip with 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.