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What You’ll Experience

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Location

Amman

Duration

5 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 5 guests

Language

English

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Explore Amman Downtown on a private walking tour. Taste local dishes, see historic sites, and experience Al Balad's vibrant culture. Convenient pick-up from any location in Amman.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Our tour gives you a chance to see the historical sites in Downtown Amman and taste some of the popular dishes. You are directed through the hustle and bustle of Al Balad, enjoy the atmosphere, indulge in the food culture and mingle with the locals. It is easy to join as we pick you from any location in Amman.

What You Get

Food: Falafel, Hummus, Ful, Shawarmah, Kunafa, Nut or Dates.

Private transportation

Drinks: Tea with fresh mint, cane juice, coffee, water.

Travel insurance.

Gratuities.

Good To Know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Amman

08:30 or 12:00 noon pickup hotel lobby or residence in Amman. The tour is available every weekday, except during Ramadan. Our English speaking driver will take you to Downtown, locally known as Al Balad.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Amman Citadel

With a local guide start with a visit to the Citadel, the hilltop site witnessing several civilizations like the Assyrians, Romans and Umayyads. Major landmarks are the remains of the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church, the Umayyad Palace and the small Archaeological Museum.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Roman Theater

The Roman Theatre is next on our list. You reach it after a 20 minutes independent downhill walk or the driver will transfer you there, like you prefer. The theatre was built in the 2nd century and offers 6,000 seats. If you are interested in costumes and jewellery time to make a brief visit to the Folklore Museum located on the ground.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Al Balad – Downtown Amman

From the Roman Theatre we enter the hustle and bustle, the sounds and smells of the Souqs. Walk along tiny shops, street vendors offering food, traditional clothes, household goods, fabrics and gold. On our way to the spice shops enjoy a freshly squeezed cane juice, some nuts and dates. In the spice and herb shops we will point out the most important ones used in the Middle East like the red Sumak and Za’tar.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Hashem Restaurant Down Town

After touring and walking reach hungry the Hashem Restaurant. This legendary place offers crispy Falafel, which will go with Hummus, Ful, Fatet Hummus and tea with fresh mince.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Habibah Sweets - Downtown - Next to AlAraby Bank

After some photo stops short walk to Habibah Sweets, the place in town to try Kanafeh, a popular cheese layered dessert with nuts. Like a local eat around the patio area. Then to a neighbouring traditional café, where you sip a cardamom flavoured coffee on the balcony watching the doings in the Souq.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Rainbow Street

From here the driver will take you by car to Jabal Amman nearby. Experience a change of atmosphere. In and around Rainbow Street a relaxed ambience with small shops, cafes and cobblestone streets awaits you. In some of the old villas you find nowadays businesses. If you want to have closer look at the buildings, you are free to peek inside the Soap House or the Jordan River Foundation. Depending on season and your liking try a popular local cold or hot refreshment while walking the Rainbow Street.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Shawerma Reem

Short transfer to Reem at the second circle to enjoy a delicious shawarma sandwich. Reem is the oldest shawarma vendor in Jordan, and the family secret of the marinade recipe is making the difference.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Amman (Pass By)

From the second circle here we take you back to your hotel with a full belly of local flavours.

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details

We pick you from any location in Amman City. 08:30 or 12:00 noon.

Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

What People Are Saying

Overall ratings and reviews

(71)

Superb!

April 14, 2025

(TripAdvisor)

Oqba, my driver-guide, was exceptional—ensuring I had the best experience from pickup to drop-off. The tour was well organized, and the glowing reviews are well deserved. I highly recommend Oqba, a...read more

Great introduction to Amman and Jordan

March 02, 2025

(Viator)

Great day out with Firas as our guide. As it was the first day of Ramadan tour of Amman took place in morning and the food part in the evening. Excellent local guide for the Citadel and Roman amphi...read more

Great way to spend the day in Amman.

May 29, 2024

(Viator)

I had the most incredible day. My guide was Oqba Doleh who extremely knowledgeable of Amman and Jordan as a whole. He introduced me to real Jordanian food and people. My day ended with a crowning v...read more

Hits all the top must haves of Jordanian street and comfort food.

April 29, 2024

(TripAdvisor)

This tour definitely hit all the top must haves of Jordanian street and comfort food. The tour of the amazing Citadel had an additional guide who provided an understanding of its ancient history a...read more

Delicious and historical

February 21, 2024

(Viator)

Everything was great. Food, desserts and the history walk. The only thing we didn’t enjoy was the part my tour guide took us to a store. This store appeared to be connected to him. Some kind of com...read more

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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Jordan Time.

All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Jordan Time.

All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

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Private Street Food and Walking Tour Amman Downtown

Experience Details

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Amman

Amman Citadel

Roman Theater

Al Balad – Downtown Amman

Hashem Restaurant Down Town

Habibah Sweets - Downtown - Next to AlAraby Bank

Rainbow Street

Shawerma Reem

Amman (Pass By)

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyAll bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.