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
Le Caire : Grand Musée égyptien, Pyramides, Sphinx et déjeuner
Cairo: Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Tour with Lunch
Depuis Le Caire : journée aux catacombes et à la citadelle d'Alexandrie avec déjeuner
Depuis Le Caire : journée guidée aux Pyramides de Gizeh, Sphinx, Saqqarah et Memphis, billets, déjeuner et transferts inclus
Hurghada : excursion aux Pyramides de Gizeh, au Sphinx, au musée et déjeuner
Old Cairo Cultural Tour: Islamic & Coptic Old Sites + Lunch
Le Caire : visite privée des Pyramides, du musée et du bazar avec déjeuner
Louxor : journée privée guidée au temple d'Abou Simbel avec déjeuner
Louxor : visite guidée de la Vallée des Rois et des Reines avec déjeuner
Depuis Le Caire : journée partagée dans l'Alexandrie historique avec déjeuner
Depuis Le Caire : journée privée à Alexandrie avec guide et déjeuner
Le Caire : journée à Saqqarah, Memphis et Dahchour avec déjeuner
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.