12 Food Experiences in Jordan to Build a Day Around

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

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

Meet Hussein or another Huss Travels guide at Abdali Mall for a 3 to 4 hour introduction to Amman. Visit King Abdullah I Mosque, Jebel Al-Weibdeh, local markets, food stops, and the Roman Theatre while learning about Jordanian culture and daily life.

“Highly recommended if you are interested in local history, culture, and food. We visited mosque, art gallery, hidden local places, local food stores and the Downtown. Between two places we also have meaningful conversations about history, politics and culture.”

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

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

Meet Majd near Flour & Fire bakery on Rainbow Street for a walking tour through Jabal Amman and downtown. Taste falafel, knafeh, fresh bread, sweets, spices, and drinks while learning about Jordanian history, customs, art, and daily life. The tour ends at the starting point, with pickup and drop-off available on request.

“I had a fantastic experience on this walking tour in Amman. The crew was incredibly friendly, making everyone feel welcome from the start. What stood out most was the flexibility of the tour—our guide adapted the schedule based on our interests, which made the experience feel personal and engaging. There was also an openness to discussion, allowing us to dive into not just the history, but also the deep cultural and political context of Jordan. It felt more like an insightful conversation than a typical tour. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper, more thoughtful exploration of Amman.Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $37

You’ll explore Wadi Rum in a 4WD with a small group, stopping at Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, red dunes, rock arches, and sunset points. The full-day option adds a Bedouin camp stay, dinner, breakfast, campfire, and stargazing. Guides may include Ibrahim, Yusuf, Bashar, or Salem.

“The tour was amazing and we got to see a lot of amazing sights in the desert. The camp was very well run, it was out in the desert and the homemade food was outstanding. I stayed out in the desert on a bed under the stars which was a once in a lifetime experience. Ibrahim, Yusuf, Bashar and the rest of the team were all very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend!”

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

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

Follow a guide through Rainbow Street, Amman’s old downtown, and the fruit market while tasting 10 local foods and drinks. Expect falafel, fruit, mansaf, kunafa, and more, with dinner included. Groups are limited to six. Jumana is one guide praised for her warm, personal storytelling about food and daily life in Amman.

“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 an English-speaking local guide exploring Amman’s Citadel, Roman Theatre, Al Balad, Rainbow Street, and famous food stops. Taste falafel, hummus, ful, kunafa, shawarma, mint tea, cane juice, and cardamom coffee. Guides may include Firas, Oqba, Mohammad, Freddie, Moawiah, Sam, Kamal, or Saber.

“Sam was our tour guide. He made the day so enjoyable. He was eager to please and supplied us with culture and eats. Loved the tour learned so much about Amman and want to return as a result.”

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6.Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food

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

Join Mohammed for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Aqaba’s seaside, fish market, Mamluk Castle, Arab Revolution Plaza, Old Souk, spice shop, and bakery. Six people maximum keeps the outing personal. Tastings include Sayadieh rice, cookies, fries, baked treats, tea, and local drinks.

“So much fun! Mohammed was awesome! Tried lots of good foods that I would have never otherwise tried! Great option for vegetarians- loved the falafel and peta with fries.”

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

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

Join guide Rashid and a small group of up to 15 for a full day by jeep through Wadi Rum. Visit canyons, dunes, rock bridges, springs, and Lawrence-related sites, then eat dinner and sleep outside a remote cave on a mattress under the stars. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, water, blankets, and village transfers are included.

“Our tour guide Rashid seemed a bit reserved at first but as we continued this changed. At lunch time he cooked for us and told us about bedouin culture, his family etc and we asked a lot of questions. You could tell he loves the bedouin comRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $47

Meet your guide at the McDonald’s gate in Aqaba for a three-hour walk through local cafes, Souq al Khodra, herb carts, spice shops, bakeries, and food stops. Abed leads the experience, while one account names Mohamed, so confirm your guide at booking. Taste tea, coffee, street food, herbs, and Jordanian sweets.

“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

Explore Amman with guides such as Osama, Seif, or Hussein on a private 150 to 210 minute walk through Al-Balad. Expect street-food tastings, local drinks, art spaces, mural art, the Roman Theatre, Grand Husseini Mosque, and thoughtful conversation about Jordanian life. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Mr. Osama is very professional and amazing tour guide 🙌 I was very impressed how knowledgeable he is and his passion. I highly recommend this tour who visit Jordan Amman and I'd love to bring my family and friends next time. Thank you so much ☺️”

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10.Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Join Jumana, a local English-speaking guide, for three hours of Amman food and culture. Walk from Rainbow Street through downtown markets and old restaurants, with 10 tastings including mansaf, falafel, kunafeh, juices and sweets. Expect a small group of up to seven, uneven sidewalks, and plenty of food.

“Bellissima esperienza, il modo migliore per conoscere Amman non appena scesi dall’aereo. Jumana è stata fantastica, si vede che ama la sua città e ci ha fatto visitare il centro di Amman intervallando mercati, ristoranti, chioschi, gelaterie, pasticcerie!!! Vi farà assaggiare tantissimi piatti tradizionali per finire con il gelato arabo, ultima prelibatezza prima di salutarla! Grazie per il bellissimo pomeriggio passato insieme!”

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11.Private Walking Tour of Amman with Optional Street Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $80

You’ll explore Jabal Amman and Jabal Al-Weibdeh with a private English-speaking escort, stopping for Rainbow Street cafés, galleries, crafts, falafel, or kunafa. Optional upgrades add the Citadel, Roman Theater, Arabic mezze, or Jordanian wine tasting. Hotel pickup, transport between districts, and drop-off are included.

“Our driver was the lovely Basel.He was amusing and so laidback nothing was ever too much trouble. We did this during Ramadan in April and picked the 6pm slot. Tip: during Ramadan best to pick an earlier or later slot as by 6pm everything was shutting down for Iftar but it sRead more”

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12.Guided Food Tour in Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Meet Husszein at Paris Square and walk through downtown Amman for two hours of Jordanian food, local stories, and daily city life. You may taste traditional dishes, street food, sweets, and drinks at family-run restaurants, cafes, and sweet shops. Arabic and English tours are available.

“This tour was the absolute highlight of my trip to Amman; a perfect way to get orientation to the city, taste all the incredible food at spots I never would have located, and the guide was hilarious and knowledgeable. This is an absolute must!”

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