How to avoid a bad tour guide when booking a Cairo excursion?

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TL;DR

One traveler ended up with a drunk guide on a Cairo tour booked through a local Egyptian agency in March; travelers recommend checking guide reviews before booking.

What the community said

A traveler booked a Cairo excursion through a local Egyptian agency in March and the guide showed up drunk during the tour, ruining the experience.

Local Cairo travel agency, March

Before booking, it's recommended to search reviews for the specific guide, not just the agency — the guide involved in the incident was reportedly named Amur.

Guide named Amur

Another traveler planning a winter trip to Cairo and Luxor asked for details of the incident specifically to check reviews in advance and avoid the same guide or agency.