Food Tours in Jordan: The 9 to Turn Up Hungry For

1.Amman Walking Tour: Hidden Gems, Culture & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $66Our pick

Walk through Amman from Abdali Mall to the King Abdullah I Mosque, Jebel Al-Weibdeh, downtown markets, local food stops, and the Roman Theatre. Guides such as Hussein and Rafat bring Jordanian history, religion, daily life, and food culture together in Arabic or English. Hotel pickup and a Citadel visit may be available with selected options.

“We had a wonderful city tour in Amman with Hussein. He was extremely friendly, entertaining, and very knowledgeable about the city’s history, culture, and daily life. Hussein explained everything in a clear and engaging way and was always happy to answer questions. Thanks to him, we gained many insights that we would never have discovered on our own. I can highly recommend this tour and especially Hussein as a guide.”

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2.Culture, History, Tradition & Food Day or Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $61

Meet Majd outside Flour & Fire bakery on Rainbow Street for a several-hour walking tour through Jabal Amman and downtown. Taste falafel, kunafa, bread, sweets, spices, and drinks while learning about Jordanian history, customs, art, and current life. Expect local shops, market streets, lesser-known corners, and the Roman Amphitheater.

“Wow! If you are looking for an “insider’s” tour of Amman, led by an excellent human being, look no further because Majd is your guy!”

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3.Explorer Jeep Tour PASS + Local Food + Optional Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $37

This Wadi Rum Fire Camp experience combines a small-group 4WD tour with up to 12 desert sights, sandboarding, sunset tea, local meals, and an optional overnight stay. You may ride with guides including Ibrahim, Yusuf, Bashar, or Salem. Choose a private Bedouin tent or sleep outdoors beneath the stars.

“Amazing experience. The staff took care of us like we were family. The tour was really complete and interesting, and we met a lot of friendly people. I totally recomend it.”

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4.Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $130

Spend three hours with a guide such as Jumana, walking from Rainbow Street into old downtown Amman. You’ll make about 10 food and drink stops, including falafel, mansaf, kunafa, fruit, desserts, and local drinks. The group is capped at six, and the tour ends where it begins.

“Such a great tour! Jumana had so much info about food and some great tidbits along the way about life in Amman. We loved going with her and would 100% recommend this tour to anyone! We stopped at so many places and got to experience the market at night along with many local places.”

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5.Private Street Food and Walking Tour Amman Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $132

Spend about five hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Amman’s Citadel, Roman Theater, downtown souqs, Rainbow Street, and favorite local food stops. Taste falafel, hummus, ful, kunafa, cane juice, mint tea, cardamom coffee, and shawarma, with private transport and entrance fees included.

“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 visit to a mosque. What a day. He is an excellent tour guide.”

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6.Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $35Best value

Spend 2.5 hours with a local guide, likely Mohammed, walking Aqaba’s seaside, fish market, Mamluk Castle, Arab Revolution Plaza, old souk, spice shop, and bakery. Included tastings range from Sayadieh rice and Jordanian snacks to fries, cookies, and local drinks. Groups are limited to six, and the tour begins at 6:30 pm.

“The walking and food tasting tour with Mohammed ticks many boxes at once. He seems to be the only person offering walking tours of Aqaba of any kind and supper is included along the way while tasting many different Arabian/Jordanian specialities and meeting many difRead more”

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7.Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour – Stargazing Overnight in a Cave – Traditional Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $123

Spend two days in Wadi Rum with a small group of up to 15 people. Your guide takes you by jeep to canyons, dunes, rock bridges, springs, and sunset viewpoints, then prepares local food before you sleep outside a remote cave on a mattress under the stars. Breakfast and village transfers are included.

“Amazing memorable experience. Unbelievable views and fun knowledgeable guide. Would recommend to friends and family.”

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8.Walking Tour, Visit the Old Town and Markets, Taste Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $47

Meet Abed at McDonald’s in Aqaba for a three-hour walk through the old town and markets. Sip hibiscus or cardamom tea at Khabni café, visit Souq al Khodra, see local spices and herbs, and taste Jordanian sweets and street food. The tour ends where it begins and costs $47.

“Mohamed met us on tie, was chatty and friendly, very proud to be Jordanian clearly oved Aqaba. He was an excellent guide. The tour took us through the markets and the old souk. We met some great characters and ate and drank wonderful coffee, tea, and street food. Read more”

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9.Amman Heritage Tour: Street Food, Local Culture & Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $57

Spend about three to four hours exploring Amman with guides such as Osama, Seif, or Hussein. Taste local snacks and drinks, visit the Roman Theatre and Grand Husseini Mosque, find street art and galleries, and receive a Levantine Spotify playlist. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Es war eine ganz besondere Erfahrung, von Hussein sein Land und seine Stadt gezeigt zu bekommen. Man kann sich keinen besseren Guide wünschen 👍🏻”

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