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Sayadeya in fish broth, whole samak makly and moussaka al betingan straight from the seafront. Alexandria eats more Mediterranean than Egyptian.
Hosted by our Alexandria tastemaker
Experience hosted by Rasha
What you can expect
Alexandria food tour - Alexandria has always looked outwards. Founded by Alexander the Great over 2,300 years ago, this Mediterranean port became one of the ancient world's greatest trading hubs, where Greek, Egyptian, Ottoman and Levantine influences arrived not just on ships, but on dinner tables.
The essentials
Destination
Alexandria, Egypt
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
14+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Alexandria food tour
- Smallest group size in Alexandria
- Led by Alexandria tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Simple rooms with balconies in a low-key hotel offering a restaurant & a cafe with outdoor seating.
A neighbourhood stop.
You’ll try
Golden berries
A neighbourhood stop.
You’ll try
Black Egyptian olivesPickled vegetables
A neighbourhood stop.
You’ll try
Dates
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Alexandria food tour, Smallest group size in Alexandria, Led by Alexandria tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Rasha
Rasha E
Rasha leads this tour in Alexandria — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Amoun Hotel
32 El-Nasr, Al Mansheyah Al Kubra, Mansheya, Alexandria Governorate 5361003, Egypt
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An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$49 per guest.