Cairo After Dark: Historic Bars, Local Drinks and Hidden Gems
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Spent the day exploring pyramids, museums, and ancient history? As the sun sets and Cairo comes alive, discover a side of the city most travelers never experience. Explore historic bars, hidden gathering spots, and local nightlife in Downtown Cairo while enjoying Egyptian beer, traditional arak, and stories that reveal the city's modern culture beyond the tourist trail. ✓ Discover Cairo's hidden nightlife beyond the tourist attractions ✓ Visit historic bars and local venues loved by generations of Cairenes ✓ Enjoy Egyptian beer and traditional arak in authentic settings ✓ Explore Downtown Cairo with a local guide sharing stories and insider perspectives ✓ Experience the city after dark when locals come out to socialize ✓ Small-group atmosphere for a more personal experience ✓ Perfect evening activity after a day of sightseeing
Inclusions
What's included
- Visits to 4 historic bars and local venues
- 1 traditional arak drink
- Expert local guide
- 3 local Egyptian beers
- Small-group experience
- Bottled water
- Guided evening walking tour of Downtown Cairo
- Local mezze and bar snacks
What's not
- Extra Orders
Itinerary
Kick off the night at a cozy hidden gem tucked away near Bab El Louq. Carol's Bar is an old-school Cairo favorite with dim lighting, local regulars, and an unmistakably retro vibe. Here, you’ll enjoy your first Egyptian beer—cold, crisp, and brewed right here in Egypt. Perfect place to break the ice, meet your guide and group, and soak in an authentic neighborhood bar atmosphere.
Step into the classy and historic Estoril Bar, once a popular spot for diplomats, artists, and revolutionaries. This elegant venue feels like stepping into a time capsule. Here, you’ll try a very special drink: the Arak long drink, a licorice-infused Middle Eastern spirit served cold and slightly sweet. A smoother introduction to Egyptian spirits, with a story behind every sip.
true Cairo classic—King’s Bar is raw, loud, and lively. Think neon signs, football on TV, and tables full of laughter. You’ll enjoy another local Egyptian beer as you take in the energy of this no-frills downtown dive. This is where the fun kicks into high gear.
Wrap up the night at the legendary El Horreya, a spacious, historical café that’s been a Downtown Cairo institution for generations. With high ceilings and worn-down charm, this is where locals come to discuss life over tea or beer. You’ll enjoy your final Egyptian beer here—cheers to new friends and unforgettable memories! A perfect mix of Cairo’s past and present, and the best place to end the tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet us in front of QNB Alahli Bank on Champollion Road in Downtown Cairo. The bank is easy to recognize with its modern glass-front entrance and signage. Your local guide Amina will be waiting for you right outside the bank entrance, near the sidewalk.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Foodprint Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You must be 21+
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cairo
Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.
On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.
Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.
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