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
El Cairo: tour del Gran Museo Egipcio, las Pirámides y la Esfinge con almuerzo
Cairo: Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Tour with Lunch
Desde El Cairo: excursión de un día a Alejandría con catacumbas y ciudadela y almuerzo
Desde El Cairo: tour guiado de un día completo por las Pirámides de Guiza, la Esfinge, Saqqara y Menfis con entradas, almuerzo y traslados
Hurgada: excursión de un día a las Pirámides de Guiza, la Esfinge, el museo y almuerzo
Old Cairo Cultural Tour: Islamic & Coptic Old Sites + Lunch
El Cairo: tour privado por las Pirámides, el museo y el bazar con almuerzo
Luxor: excursión privada guiada de un día al templo de Abu Simbel con almuerzo
Luxor: tour guiado por los valles de los Reyes y las Reinas con almuerzo
Desde El Cairo: tour compartido de un día por la Alejandría histórica con almuerzo
Desde El Cairo: tour privado de un día a Alejandría con guía y almuerzo
El Cairo: excursión de un día a Saqqara, Menfis y Dahshur con almuerzo
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.