Bellies En-Route

The Bellies En-Route tour was an incredible food & cultural experience. In 4-5 hours spanning 7+ different stops, we ate some of the finest foods & delicacies that Egyptian cuisine has to offer. Our guide was immensely knowledgable and struck a perfect balance between culture & history + information about the food itself. Having been on food tours in countries such as Georgia and Mauritius, I can comfortably say this was the best of them all. If you’re planning a trip to Egypt and truly want to experience Cairo, this food tour is a must in your itinerary.

Anytime we visit a country our first goal is food. Finding where the locals eat, what makes it special, where the ingredients are from... When you understand the food you understand the people. BelliesOnRoute helped us paint a picture of Egypt, all of its complexity and what makes it unique. BOR doesn't just offer a food tour, but they offer just as much as a culture tour, feeding you pieces of information which will leave you full long after you're home. If you want to get to know Cairo and it's people, and at the same time eat some of the best falafel you've ever had in your life, then this is the way to do it. Our tour guide Inas was brilliant, and she brought the streets to life, pointing out curiosities along the route, as well as fundamental knowledge about Cairo and what makes it unique. We felt safe and cared for at all times and couldn't ask for more from a guide. If you love food, and you love culture, then you'll love BelliesOnRoute ❤️

My husband and I took part in the food tour back in November 2023. Our guides Ms. Aya and Ms. Safiya were so warm and knowledgeable - we had a great time with them. It was truly enjoyable to explore the Cairo streets as locals would do, and my favourite particularly was the juice shop where we were treated to several lovely natural drinks. A special special shoutout to Ms. Aya for so her kindness in going out of her way to drop us back at our Airbnb in her own car. We loved chatting with her and she is a most impressive young lady. Wishing the team all the best and we are very glad we chose Bellies Enroute for this food experience in Cairo.

We booked a downtown food tour with Nada, who greeted us with smiles and chat, a quick lesson on how to cross the seemingly wild Cairo roads and told that we'd keep any food we didn't eat to give to people on the streets; I loved this idea and we indeed did as our food was paid in advance for every venue, so the likelihood of some leftovers (despite 2 6'5" lads) was high. The noisy ,constant chaotic bustle of the streets of Cairo is truly uplifting and the food tour was superb. We went to street vendors, cafes, smoothie makers and restaurants, there's no luxury, the monies the owners spend is on exquisite quality food, generous portions and divine tastes. We were welcomed wonderfully everywhere we went, from watching how the coffee beans are processed to enjoying a sublime hummus/samosa/halloumi/beetroot and salad pick and mix meal surrounded by well mannered cats, that lounged and didn't beg. It was joyous. And delicious. Koshari a local favourite is a must, a local and popular dish made from Lentils, Chickpeas, Pasta, Noodles, Garlicky Tomato Sauce and Crispy Onion - its affordable and filling, and pretty damned tasty! We were too busy loving the buzz, the madness and the food to take any pictures. Do the downtown food tour, you'll learn a lot and eat very, very well.

I cannot recommend this tour enough: go! And go hungry, too! This was an incredible way of both tasting a whole lot of Egyptian food and seeing Downtown Cairo. Our guide Karima was wonderful: she gave us insights into the food (even took us 'behind the counters' at a few restaurants to see how falafel is made or coffee roasted) and insights into Cairo and beyond. She asked where we'd be travelling to next in Egypt, and made some incredible recommendations for where to eat there, too. Three friends and I joined the group tour, and it was a really nice set of like minded travellers. I'd highlight recommend this for a long evening of walking around Downtown and eating amazing food (and sampling amazing drinks, too!).

We had a great downtown Cairo food tour with Amir. There were lots of delicious food and drinks, and it was fun to walk around and learn more about the neighbourhood. Definitely recommend - you won’t leave hungry!

Amazing tour! Our guide Inas was enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable and personable. We never would have known the hidden gems she took us to. The food was varied and delicious. Kudos to the ladies who started the company! It was the best way to spend our last evening in Cairo. Thank you!

Had a lovely downtown food tour with Fady! His excitement and passion for the city and food of Cairo, and all of Egypt, was wonderful to be a part of. His knowledge and friendliness made it feel like hanging out with a local friend. There were a lot of stops (between eight and ten), so make sure to pace yourself. It was around five hours. The tour was a mix of foods and drinks. It was such a wonderful experience with all sorts of different local foods and stories. Another thing I loved is none of the food is wasted if you can't or don't want to finish it. There is a zero waste policy, which I really appreciated. We've been on a lot of food tours around the world and this was definitely a highlight and at the top of our list and we will definitely recommend it to others.