Amman Food Tour: 3-Hour Walking Tour with 10 Tastings

Mansaf, kunafa, and the markets where locals eat

A 3-hour guided walking food tour through Amman that takes you to Rainbow Street and the old downtown markets, with 10 food and drink stops including Jordan's national dish mansaf and the dessert kunafa. The group stays small so you can move through the bustling streets without overwhelming the neighborhood, and a live guide in English or Arabic leads the stops and explains what you're tasting.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided food tour in Amman

• Start at Rainbow Street entrance
• Enjoy tastings at Rainbow Street
• Walk to old downtown market
• Taste local fruits at market
• Eat mansaf at local restaurant
• Try kunafa dessert

The experience

The tour starts at Rainbow Street, one of Amman's oldest neighborhoods and a gathering spot where locals eat and spend their evenings. You'll taste your way through a few stops here before heading into the old downtown and the fruit and vegetable market, where the real eating begins. Ten stops total means you're not rushing. Each one has time to sit, order, and talk to the people running it.

Mansaf, the national dish of Jordan, shows up on the itinerary alongside kunafa, the layered pastry dessert that appears in every neighborhood bakery. Fresh juices break up the savory courses. The guide knows which stalls and restaurants work best for small groups and what's worth ordering on any given day. Vegetarians can join the tour, though the kitchens can't guarantee a gluten-free or nut-free prep space if that's a concern for you.

Three hours is long enough to eat without feeling rushed, but short enough to fit into the rest of your day in Amman. Children from age 6 can join, and the walking pace suits all fitness levels. The streets are busy but the stops are close enough that you're not covering long distances between them.

What’s included

• Dinner across 10 food and drink stops.
• live guide in English or Arabic.
• small group size.
• entry to Rainbow Street and the old downtown markets.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Amman Food Tours

Is this one for you?Three hours leaves room for other activities in Amman before or after. A morning tour lets you explore a museum or the Citadel in the afternoon, or an afternoon departure works if you want to sleep in. The small group size means you're not waiting for a crowd to move between stops, so the pace stays steady and the neighborhood doesn't feel overrun.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 13 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What is mansaf and why is it on every stop of this tour?

Mansaf is Jordan's national dish, made with lamb cooked in a yogurt sauce called jameed and served over rice or bread. It's a centerpiece of Jordanian food culture and appears on the tour because it's what locals eat and what defines the cuisine of the country.

How many food stops are included in the 3-hour tour?

There are 10 food and drink stops across the tour, spread between Rainbow Street and the old downtown markets. Each stop includes a tasting, so you're sampling rather than sitting down to full meals.

Can I join if I'm vegetarian?

Yes, vegetarians can join the tour. The guide can point you toward vegetarian options at the stops, though the kitchens cannot guarantee a cross-contamination-free space for gluten, nuts or other allergens if that's a dietary concern.

Is Rainbow Street a neighborhood or a restaurant?

Rainbow Street is one of Amman's oldest neighborhoods and a popular hangout area for locals, lined with restaurants and cafes. The tour starts there because it's where people gather to eat and spend time, and it's a natural entry point into the food culture of the city.