Ulaanbaatar Walking Tour & Cooking Class in a Mongolian Home

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Ulaanbaatar

Duration

5 hours

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Max 4 guests

Language

English

Location

Ulaanbaatar

Duration

5 hours

Group size

Max 4 guests

Language

English

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US$105.35 per guest

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Come hungry. Spend a day seeing Ulaanbaatar through the places, food, and stories that make it home for me. We'll start at Sukhbaatar Square and walk through the everyday side of Ulaanbaatar, beyond the usual sightseeing route. You'll see local markets, schoolyards, the railway district, and places most visitors pass without knowing their stories. Along the way, I'll share what growing up here has taught me about the city and everyday Mongolian life. Then we'll come home to my tenth-floor apartment, with the city below. We'll slow down over herbal tea and learn Shagai, a traditional Mongolian ankle bone game, before heading into the kitchen. You'll roll the dough, cut the noodles, prepare the ingredients, and cook Tsuivan with your own hands, the way it's made in Mongolian homes. By the time we sit down, the meal is yours. You made it. This is a small-group experience with no script and no rush. Just a day of walking, cooking, stories, and everyday life in a Mongolian home.

Hands-on Tsuivan cooking experience in a Mongolian home

English-speaking local host throughout the experience

Personal stories and local insights shared throughout the experience

Guided walk through everyday Ulaanbaatar (approximately 7 km)

Introduction to Shagai, a traditional Mongolian ankle bone game

Vegetarian Tsuivan available on request

Tsuivan recipe card to take home

Mongolian herbal tea, filtered water, and light snacks

Shagai set to take home

Homemade Tsuivan meal shared at the family dining table

Alcoholic beverages

Personal purchases

Gratuities

5 hours · Admission Ticket Free

Sukhbaatar Square

MEET ME AT SUKHBAATAR SQUARE — I'll be at the Sukhbaatar statue with a Serey Travel sign. We'll meet here and begin our walk. SEE THE ULAANBAATAR I KNOW — Walk around 7 km through neighborhoods few visitors see. We'll pass markets, schoolyards, the railway district where I sold soda as a kid, and the park where my family gathered every Children's Day. I'll share the stories behind these places. COME HOME WITH ME — We'll arrive at my tenth-floor apartment overlooking the city. We'll slow down over herbal tea and learn Shagai, a traditional Mongolian ankle bone game. COOK TSUIVAN TOGETHER — Into the kitchen. You'll roll the dough, cut the noodles, prepare the ingredients, and cook Tsuivan yourself, just as I learned to make it at home. SHARE THE MEAL YOU CREATED — By the time we sit down, the meal is yours. You made it. We'll share it around the table. TAKE A PIECE OF MONGOLIA HOME — You'll leave full, with a Tsuivan recipe, a Shagai set, and memories of the day.

MEET ME AT SUKHBAATAR SQUARE — I'll be at the Sukhbaatar statue with a Serey Travel sign. We'll meet…

Meeting Point

Sukhbaatar Square, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, MN

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Meet your host at the base of the Sukhbaatar statue at the center of Sükhbaatar Square, central Ulaanbaatar. Your host will be holding a "SEREY TRAVEL" sign and wearing a Serey Travel t-shirt. Reachable by bus, taxi or on foot from most central hotels.

End Point

Хишиг, Bayangol District Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, MN, 16080

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The experience concludes at your host’s apartment at approximately 2:30–3:00 PM. From there, you can walk back to Sukhbaatar Square along Peace Avenue (about one hour), take a short taxi ride, or use nearby public transportation to return to the city center.

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Kyle_PSeptember 2026 • Viator

Unbelievably Warm and Informative Tour!

We had such a wonderful day with Ider. He’s warm, knowledgeable, and clearly loves sharing the Ulaanbaatar he calls home. His remarkable life story made the walk especially interesting, giving us a personal glimpse into both old and new Mongolia. Visiting his apartment was another highlight. Ider made us feel welcome right away. We learned to play Shagai, prepared Tsuivan from scratch, and then enjoyed the delicious meal we’d made together. The food was excellent, but the conversation and Ider’...read more

Response from ViatorSeptember 24, 2026

Kyle, thank you for this incredibly kind review. I’m so glad you and Molly joined me, and I truly enjoyed sharing the day with you both. Your words mean a great deal to me.

Q184BWkylepSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Highlight of our trip to Mongolia

We had an excellent day with Ider. He’s friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic to share the Ulaanbaatar he knows. Hearing his remarkable life story added so much to the walk; it gave us a personal perspective on how Mongolia has changed and how its past remains part of everyday life. The visit to his apartment was just as memorable. Ider made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. We learned to play Shagai, made Tsuivan together from scratch, and sat down to a delicious meal w...read more

Response from ViatorSeptember 24, 2026

Kyle, thank you. Your review genuinely touched me. I really enjoyed having you and Molly in my home and sharing the day with you both. I’m very grateful you took the time to write this.

240randySeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Fun way to learn about UB

This walking tour and cooking class was very enjoyable. We learned about the city and locations to visit on our way to the host’s home. Ider was an excellent story teller and cooking instructor. We had a very fun day!

Response from ViatorSeptember 23, 2026

Thank you, Sandi, for sharing such kind words about our day together. It means a lot to me!

Dominique79September 2026 • TripAdvisor

Highlight

Mein persönliches Highlight des Kurzurlaubes! Ider, der Reiseführer, beantwortet alle Fragen ausführlich und gibt tiefen Einblick in den Alltag und die Geschichte der Mongolen.

Response from ViatorSeptember 19, 2026

Thank you, Dominique, for capturing and sharing these photos. I really enjoyed our conversations and sharing everyday life in Ulaanbaatar with you.

karampotSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Everyday life in Ulaanbaatar and history of Mongolian people

The tour was very educational in terms of the everyday life of people in Ulaanbaatar as well as the history of the country. We were able to visit the local markets for goods, including cashmere items. The cooking class was great with conversation on the culture and customs of Mongolian people. The Tsuivan was delicious and interesting to make. Highly recommended.

Response from ViatorSeptember 17, 2026

Thank you, Kathy. I really enjoyed our conversations throughout the day, and I’m glad the markets, the stories, and making Tsuivan together gave you a glimpse into everyday life in Ulaanbaatar. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share this.