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 ❤️

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!).

Our tour guide, Alia, took us on an outstanding food tour through Cairo yesterday. She made this experience a highlight of our 13 day trip, with great knowledge of each dish, including its preparation, history and role in Egyptian culture. I also loved stopping to discuss the architecture, culture, history and customs of the city. We did nine stops, skipping only one optional restaurant best known for fried cow brain. I didn’t pace myself well though, so by the time we got to the restaurant I wanted to visit the most - Abou Tarek for koshary - I was pretty full. Even then, it still was still a great stop. 😋 Each place we visited was unique, with most having long histories in Cairo. For example, our stop to try Turkish and Arabic coffee was at a place owned by a gentleman in his 60s, who was the great-grandson of the original owner from 1914. We tried ful, taamiya, baba ghanoug, fried eggplant, molokhiya, koshary, feteer, traditional home cooked vegetables, breads, fresh juices, pastries, and so much more. My favorite place for atmosphere was Fish & Chips, which had cats running all around, including a baby kitten that decided to use my back for a nap. But Abou Tarek was my favorite for food, since I have enjoyed Egypt’s national dish, koshary, multiple times now, and this place is considered the best in Cairo. We ended our evening on the roof of the historic hotel Carlton, where we had a drink and watched the sunset - a great ending to a great afternoon. I highly recommend this tour and our guide Alia.

We spent last night partaking in this food tour of Cairo. As Europeans we found the cost of food a lot less than we pay in the UK. This tour consisted of tasting local cuisine and street food. The quality of the food outlets we visited sadly did not represent the price we paid for the tour, however our amazing tour guide Safia made up for this shortcoming. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and kindness towards us, the places we visited and the local people was second to none. We would book this tour again on the condition of Safia being our tour guide, she really was that good!

This was the best way to explore Cairo by foot, understanding the history and tasting delicious food. This tour is value for money. HIGHLY recommend this tour to everyone visiting Cairo.

The tour guide(Sara) was very knowledgeable, passionate and took care of all the guests. The organisation and the venues were great local hidden gems. Unfortunately had an upset stomach the next day, my only time in Egypt on my 1 week vacation of eating out at different places. Hard to say which of the 6-7 places caused the trouble. Hope it’s just a one off as these local tours are great ways of exploring a city. Since posting the review Bellies En-route reached out immediately to find out the reason and we had a detailed conversation which shows how much they care. This gives me confidence that they will likely rectify the situation going forward. I hope this was just my bad luck on this occasion.

The Downtown Food Tour is a must do experience in Cairo. We really experienced food that we would not have had the opportunity to. Our tour guide was exceptional and shared experiences of her own. One of the best things we did across all our travels.