Egyptian Family Dinner: Authentic Local Experience

Experience traditional Egyptian food and local Cairo life at an authentic family dinner. Get a taste of handmade dishes and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 34 Shobra -
    Explore Cairo beyond the usual paths. Immerse yourself in the culture that thrives within the architecture. Engage intimately with the day-to-day existence of residents whose ancestry spans countless generations in the city’s compact byways.
    More than just sampling traditional cuisine, you’ll be embraced as part of our household. My…
What's Included
  • Beverage
  • Dessert
  • Bottled water
  • Dinner
Meal Options
  • Molokhia soup
Additional Information

Our home is not just a place to enjoy traditional food, but also a window into the authentic Egyptian lifestyle. My wife and I will introduce you to a myriad of homemade meals within a warm and welcoming environment. You’ll feel like part of the family as we answer all your questions about our culture.
Rest assured, you won’t leave with an empty…

Location
34 Shobra
Shobra
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mimanosshi
Mar 18, 2025
An insight of the lovely people in Shobra - I had one of the best Ramdan Eftar experience at Sherouk and Ahmeds beautiful family home in Shobra. It was such a delightful, insight of the passion and knowledge these two couple have for hosting people to share food, culture,history and stories. They are bothe so hospitable full of lief and passion to the small things that make lief richer. We didn't want to leave. It was one amazing night that will definitely recommend to everyone who wants to see real life in differentcorners of Egypt, eat great food in the company of a lovely warm family . Thank you Ahmed and Sherouk
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Rachelettridge
Mar 16, 2025
Must do experience! - 10/10 experience. Could not recommend it more. We had the best time at Ahmed and Shourok’s home. They were incredibly kind and hospitable and we learnt a lot about their family history and Egypt. Would 100% return. Thank you both.
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Tom_c
Mar 5, 2025
Fantastic Look at Egyptian Home Life -- Food and Culture and Good People!! - If you are looking to dig deeper into modern Egyptian living, look no further! Ahmed and Shorouk have put together a unique experience, off the beaten track, that truly embraces the traveller and provide an awesome look at many of the best parts of life -- food, culture, and terrific conversation. We cooked, from scratch, several dishes and were able to enjoy them with the family in their home. They were incredibly welcoming and warm in receiving / answering all our many questions! Highly recommended -- 11 out of 10 stars!
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Barisbavert
Feb 26, 2025
The coolest thing to do in Cairo - This couldn’t be better. Having an inner access to local life of Cairo, getting to know Ahmed and Shorouk, cooking and sharing a lunch with them was our highlight for our time in Cairo. They both speak great English, share so many different cultural details and for sure cook the most delicious dishes. If you are ever in Cairo, this should come before all other tourist attractions.
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A4007pzkylea
Feb 1, 2025
What an experience - An incredible experience. Ahmed and his family are so down to earth and a boy to be around. They walk you through how to create a number of there traditional dishes and then sitting down with the family to eat together and share stories. It's a great experience and I can't thank Ahmed and his family enough for opening their doors.
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Serom_w
Jan 14, 2025
A very authentic and... - A very authentic and heartwarming experience. I highly recommend this tour if you’re interested in exploring real Egyptian lifestyle.
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Kspenc1
Jan 6, 2025
An unforgettable evening - Ahmed and his family are absolutely wonderful. We were initially looking forward to the food but soon enjoyed the company even more. The food was amazing and the experience unforgettable. If you are looking for a cultural connection, this is it!
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Rondellp548
Jan 1, 2025
First Night in Egypt - It was such an amazing experience!! Ahmed and Shorouk are so kind and welcoming. Their two daughters were so sweet. The food was absolutely delicious!! The best food we tasted the entire trip and we had some very good food. Shorouk's hibiscus "welcome" drink was the best we had, so much so we bought back 1lb. to NY and got the recipe. It was a wonderful experience to cook and prepare the meal while learning about the culture and history of the foods that were eaten. Our dinner with Ahmed and Shorouk was the very first excursion we did. We arrived in the afternoon and was dining with them later that evening. We're so happy we decided to do this first. I highly recommend this excursion if you want to truly feel as one with the locals. We will be returning back to Egypt and we plan to dine again with this lovely family.
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Anna_n
Dec 29, 2024
An exceptional culinary and cultural experience - This experience was extremely exceptional. The Safwat family was warm and welcoming from the moment my booking was confirmed. I appreciate Ahmed for escorting us safely to and from his home, Shorouk for showing us the music of her kitchen and how to prepare cultural dishes and both their grace and generosity with sharing space in their home, local insights, stories, unexpected gifts and delightful company, including the honor of meeting Ahmed’s sweet mother!
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Arohanuitraveller
Dec 21, 2024
Great experience, you will leave full of food and friendship - So much fun! Come and experience the real Egypt and make new friends with these two lovely people. They welcomed us so warmly and generously into their home. The food was delicious and plentiful so come as hungry as you can! I took back some good knowledge on how to make an Egyptian dish but the best part was the conversation and spending time together. They are honestly the loveliest people you will meet.
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