LOCAL LIVING

Tours by Locals:
Experience like a True Insider

Experiencing Middle East local living tours is an immersive adventure that unveils the vibrant tapestry of this captivating region. From savoring aromatic street food and tea with welcoming locals to discovering centuries-old traditions and vibrant markets, it’s a journey that transcends typical tourism. Get off the tourist trail and embark on a genuine cultural exchange, where you’ll create lasting memories and gain unique insights into the heart and soul of the Middle East.

Experience the Middle East Like a Local

Sunsetlit Shisha

cairo, Egypt

2-3 hours

$23 /price

A Little Shopping Spree?

Amman, Jordan

2-4 hours

$34 /price

My Local Mosque

Amman, Jordan

2-3 hours

$40 /price

A Walk Through my Campus

Amman, Jordan

2 hours

$23 /price

Need a Haircut?

Amman, Jordan

1-2 hours

$17 /price

Girls round table

cairo, Egypt

2-3 hours

$34 /price

That Ice Cream! Oh, That Ice Cream!

Cairo, Egypt

1-2 hours

$23 /price

Watch a Timeless Arabic Film: Cinema Zawya

cairo, Egypt

2-3 hours

5/5 (1)

$23 /price

Meet the Grandparents

Giza, Egypt

2 hours

$34 /price

Adventurous Food Tour: Only for Those Who Dare

Cairo, Egypt

15-30 minutes

$23 /price

Is this Oriental Music? Oh Let’s Dance!

cairo, Egypt

1-2 hours

5/5 (2)

$28 /price

Love of Kayaking Starts From Here, the Nile

Cairo , Egypt

2-3 hours

$17 /price

The Bells of the Old Churches

old Cairo , Egypt

2-3 hours

$40 /price

Bread is the soul of my people

Hurghada , Egypt

2-3 hours

$46 /price

The Art of Henna

cairo , Egypt

1-2 hours

$23 /price

I Feel Like Dancing!

cairo , Egypt

1-2 hours

$34 /price

Today Feels like a Hammam Day!

Alexandria , Egypt

2 hours

$23 /price

Let’s Party in an Egyptian Wedding

gerga, Egypt

2-3 hours

$23 /price

Maddi City Walk – Cairo

Cairo, Egypt

2 hours

$80 /price

Dahsure culture and traditional tours

Giza, Egypt

5 hours

$51 /price

Walk in Amman

Amman, Jordan

5 hours

$9 /price

Pottery Class Magic

Cairo, Egypt

2 hours

$42 /price

From Tahrir to Towers: A Street Food Journey

cairo, Egypt

4 hours

$57 /price

Tanis and Bubastis

Cairo, Egypt

5 hours

$115 /price

Red & White Canyons

Dahab , Egypt

5 hours

$26 /price

Mountain Music Night

Dahab , Egypt

4 hours

$9 /price

Blue Lagoon Trip

Dahab, Egypt

5 hours

$20 /price

Experience the Thrill of Skydiving

cairo , Egypt

5 hours

$862 /price

Portsaid Day Tour

Portsaid , Egypt

5 hours

$115 /price

Try some Local Egyptian food and drink!

Cairo , Egypt

1 hour

$9 /price

Explore Cairo like a pro!

Cairo, Egypt

5 hours

$115 /price

Hurghada by Night: A Local’s Guide

Hurghada , Egypt

1 hour

$138 /price

El Matrya largest Iftar in Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

5 hours

$51 /price

Luxor: Amazing Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

luxor, Egypt

2 hours

$69 /price

Full day in Alexandria

Alexandria , Egypt

5 hours

$172 /price

Full day in Fayoum

Fayoum, Egypt

5 hours

$138 /price

Exploring old Cairo

Giza, Egypt

5 hours

$86 /price

Form Hurghada , Luxor full day trip with lunch.

Hurghada, Egypt

5 hours

$138 /price

Giza Pyramids

Giza , Egypt

4 hours

$40 /price

Dinner party in the Nile

Cairo, Egypt

3 hours

$40 /price

A Day at Sobhy Kaber

Cairo , Egypt

3 hours

$46 /price

Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqara, Dahshur

Giza, Egypt

5 hours

$11 /price

A day in Port Said

Cairo or Port Said, Egypt

5 hours

$115 /price

Hurghada, Cairo to pyramids and museum and camel ride private tours

Hurghada , Egypt

5 hours

4.5/5 (2)

$195 /price

Exploring Cairo’s hidden gems

Cairo , Egypt

5 hours

$115 /price

Giza Tour (Pyramids,Saqqara&Memphis)

Giza, Egypt

5 hours

$149 /price

Pyramids Day (Saqqara and Dahshur)

Giza, Egypt

5 hours

$236 /price

Luxor West Bank Private Tour

Luxor, Egypt

5 hours

$40 /price

Food tour

cairo, Egypt

3 hours

$11 /price

half day tours to great pyramids

Giza , Egypt

4 hours

$46 /price

Kayaking on the Nile!

cairo , Egypt

3 hours

$34 /price

The Enchanted Nile Journey

cairo , Egypt

3 hours

$80 /price

visite in old cairo church

cairo, Egypt

5 hours

$69 /price

Nile dinner cruise

Cairo , Egypt

2 hours

$34 /price

What our Travelers Say

Ibrahim was a fantastic guide—friendly and full of knowledge. We explored vibrant markets, tasted delicious falafel and kunafa, and learned about local customs. Ending at the Roman Amphitheater was a perfect finish. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Amman! Thanks, Ibrahim, for a memorable experience!

William van loo

What our Travelers Say

My sister and I decided to go with Simsem for our visit to Giza in Egypt. We were paired up with the incredible Nada, who was so passionate and so knowledgeable. We were picked up and dropped off and were able to enjoy and learn about the incredible sites and this ancient history - that left us mesmerised. In addition, we follow veggie and vegan diets and were perfectly catered for. I would jump on the opportunity to explore with Simsem and Nada again. Thank you!

Zahra Khosroshahi

What our Travelers Say

it was a lovely experience and the vibes was so nice

Madona

What our Travelers Say

It is a lovely and funny local experience

Marly

What our Travelers Say

I love bellydance so much that's why I really enjoyed a lot

Salma

What our Travelers Say

I loved the tour so much thank you Abdo!

jon

What our Travelers Say

We had an amazing time at Al Bait Al Jerashi for Bees with our 7-year-old daughter! She loved dressing up as a beekeeper and tasting fresh honey straight from the hive. The homemade countryside breakfast was delicious, and the short nature walk with tea by the fire made it even more special. A fun, hands-on experience for the whole family—highly recommend!

Alen Family

What our Travelers Say

This experience was a highlight of our trip! We got hands-on with beekeeping, tasted fresh honey, and enjoyed an incredible homemade breakfast. The peaceful countryside setting made it even more special. Highly recommend!

Mike

What our Travelers Say

I can’t praise Abdelhakam enough! His enthusiasm and insights made our time in Siwa special. The food was delicious, and the experiences were truly memorable!

Farhan@mysimsem.com

What our Travelers Say

From the refreshing Cleopatra Spring to the stunning sunsets, Abdelhakam was an excellent guide. His passion for Siwa shines through every step of the journey!

Tom

What our Travelers Say

Thank you Sameh, we had a great time in Dahsur

Lana

What our Travelers Say

My boyfriend surprised me with a fantastic birthday trip to Dahshur! He arranged an incredible day with Simsem Travel, guided by Sameh Muhammed. We visited a traditional farm, baked bread, learned about local agriculture, and enjoyed fresh herbs and vegetables. We also made date cookies and received a surprise birthday cake delivery. It was truly an unforgettable experience!

Natalie

What our Travelers Say

What a great family dinner

Lana

What our Travelers Say

We had so much fun in this tour thanks a lot hasan

Malek

What our Travelers Say

I enjoyed a lot in this trip thank you hassan

Lilly

What our Travelers Say

Thanks hasan everything was perfect!

Joe

What our Travelers Say

It was an amazing trip I really loved luxor

Peter

What our Travelers Say

I loves this for my family and children, we all had fun

Maria

What our Travelers Say

Thank you abdulrahman for everything we had a nice time

Eriny

What our Travelers Say

Thank you mahmoud for everything we had so much fun

Hana

What our Travelers Say

The tour is different than others, it covers the key markets in Amman. So you know how to shop around and can go back to continue some more shopping. Ibrahim made the tour super informative and ensure we could try different delicacies Amman has to offer. There were no push sales but stores we visited were so good I did not mind buying some stuff. The next day i returned to some stores to get more good food and drinks. Absolutely recommend this tour to everyone

Victoria

What our Travelers Say

I've done quite a few free walking tours in different cities over the world by now - and Ibrahim's tour was definetely one of the best I was able to experience!! Instead of walking through the most common cites which can also be found by google maps, he walks you through the seemingly endless markets - the tour includes many what feels like hidden gems, that I wouldn't have found or just missed with google maps. I got to try many things left and right during the whole tour and learned quite some practical things for the rest lf my stay too! Also - he explained everything really well and kept the route easy, so that you are definetely able to find your way around downtown by yourself after! And even though I was alone (since I went in a not touristy-month) he took a lot of time to explain, tell and show me stuff! So 10/10 recommend to go with Ibrahims tour!

Jennifer

What our Travelers Say

I loved Karnak and Luxor temple so much and I was impressed

Lina

What our Travelers Say

Thank you Rehab for making our tour amazing!

jon

What our Travelers Say

Thank you Ahmed you really made our day

Mario

What our Travelers Say

It is a very good trip for families we enjoyed a lot

Maria

What our Travelers Say

It was a very lovely tour thank you our guide

Dina

LOCAL LIVING TOURS

BEST WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE MIDDLE EAST

Homestays with Local Families

Homestays with Local Families: Staying with a local family is an immersive way to experience Middle Eastern culture firsthand. You'll live in their home, share meals, and engage in daily activities, allowing you to gain deep insights into their way of life. This experience often includes conversations about traditions, customs, and local stories, providing a genuine cultural exchange.

Traditional Bedouin Camps in the Desert

Traditional Bedouin Camps in the Desert: Spending a night in a traditional Bedouin camp, especially in the deserts of countries like Jordan or Oman, offers a unique local living experience. You'll sleep in traditional tents, dine on Bedouin cuisine, and have the opportunity to engage with the nomadic Bedouin people. It's a chance to appreciate the desert's serenity, stargaze in the vast night sky, and participate in desert activities like camel rides or sandboarding while learning about the Bedouin way of life.

Insights From Our Locals

Warm Hospitality and Connections

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Hospitality is at the heart of Middle Eastern culture.

When you choose local living, you open the door to genuine connections with locals. You'll find that we love sharing our traditions, stories, and homes with visitors.

Embrace it, and you'll leave with new friends and a deeper understanding of our culture.

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Culinary Adventures

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The Middle East is a paradise for food lovers.

By living like a local, you'll have the chance to savor the rich and diverse flavors of our cuisine. From street vendors to family kitchens, each meal is an opportunity to explore our culinary heritage.

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Deep Cultural Engagement

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Choosing local living means diving headfirst into the heart of our culture. It's a chance to not only witness ancient traditions, vibrant festivals, and unique art forms up close but also to actively participate and engage. You'll have the opportunity to attend traditional ceremonies, join in celebrations, and perhaps even try your hand at local crafts.

This level of engagement allows you to gain a profound understanding of our history and contemporary way of life, leaving you with lasting memories and a genuine connection to our culture.

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Respect and Open-mindedness

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Respect for local customs and a spirit of open-mindedness are essential when embracing local living in the Middle East. It's about not just observing, but actively participating in our way of life with sensitivity and an open heart.

Learning a few basic phrases in Arabic not only facilitates communication but also demonstrates your willingness to connect. Dressing modestly, especially when visiting religious or conservative areas, is a sign of respect for our traditions. Approaching local experiences with an open mind allows you to fully appreciate the nuances of our culture, fostering positive interactions and leaving a lasting impression.

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