Amman Downtown Walking Tour: Experience Local Culture and Cuisine

Experience the best of Amman’s downtown area with this walking tour. Discover hidden spots, taste authentic Jordanian food, and immerse yourself in the local culture and history. Perfect for families and couples.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Husseini Mosque - Begin your journey by meeting your welcoming local guide near the Grand Husseini Mosque, a significant landmark in downtown Amman, constructed in the early 20th century on the site of an older mosque. Discover the mosque’s role in the daily lives of locals and the history behind its construction. Your guide will introduce…
What's Included
  • Registration fees
  • Private Local Guide
  • Pick-up from the starting point
  • Food samples along the tour
What's Not Included
  • If you enjoyed the tour, your good tip for the guide will be appreciated.
  • Personal Expenses:
  • Transportation
Additional Information

New to Amman?
Expecting friends and family to visit you in Amman?
This is the perfect introduction to all the sights and activities in downtown.
If you’re curious about what to do in Amman and seeking places to explore, this tour is the ideal choice. It offers a unique blend of culinary and cultural experiences centered in downtown Amman, providing an…

Location
Grand Husseini Mosque
King Talal Street
the tour guide meets the travelers at grand husseini mosque front yard in Downtown
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Go20344403515
Oct 30, 2025
A very informative and tasty tour with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. - A very informative and tasty tour of the historic and popular neighbourhoods of downtown Amman. Orwah, the guide, is a very knowledgeable and friendly person who makes visiting Amman a real pleasure. His explanations about the history of the city and, more generally, Jordan and the Middle East are very clear and fascinating. Orwah will introduce you to the region's culinary specialities and explain their origins. A wonderful tour where time flies by. Thank you to Orwah for his explanations and the pleasant time spent in his company. When I next visit Amman, I will not hesitate to ask for him again. I hope to see you soon. ******* Very informative and tasteful visit to the historic and popular areas of downtown Amman. Orwah, the guide, is a very cultivated person friendly with whom it is very nice to visit Amman. His explanations of the history of the city and more generally Jordan and the Middle East are very clear and exciting. Orwah will introduce you to the culinary specialties of the region and the associated explanations. A very nice visit during which we do not see time pass. Thank you to Orwah for his explanations and this pleasant time spent with him. During my next visit to Amman, I will not hesitate to ask him again. See you soon I hope.
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Raylenerobinson68
Oct 25, 2025
Evening walking tour through Downtown Amman - We met our guide, Orwah, at the Grand Husseini Mosque. Orwah was instantly engaging and he has an extensive knowledge of Jordan and the history of its people. We leant about Jordan’s culture and history and walked through all kinds of chaotically beautiful markets where we sampled local delicacies, each one more yummy until we couldn’t eat any more! Walking the crowded street, looking at all the amazing things - the food, the spices, the gold - talking to the stall owners, and being a curiosity to the local people was an incredible experience. We really felt safe and welcome. We highly recommend this tour for those that want to get an authentic feel for Amman!
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Adrian
Oct 6, 2025
Don't miss the tea bags on the ceiling - Amazing tour, very detailed, not rush like other walking tours I've taken. Orwah knows his city, the story and culture to the detail. I will miss a lot if I tried on my own, like looking at the tea bags sticking to the ceiling Rowan even walked me to a local Hamman that I want to experience. I totally recommend this walking tour and the price, a good deal. Thanks Orwah
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Jen_m
Sep 26, 2025
Great tour - Orwa was friendly and knowledgable. I felt really safe being guided by him, and he even helped me find and buy some of the items I wanted to bring home from Jordan.
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Remya_p
Sep 16, 2025
Highly recommended guided tour! - Had a great experience with Orwa. He took us through the beautiful streets and bazaars. He let us try some local delicacies and also suggested good eateries to try out. He explained the history of the place well and it was great to see the place from a local point of view. Super friendly with an amazing spirit !
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Gavmarrio
May 11, 2025
Great tour, particularly if you want something more grounded - Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The tour gives you a granular perspective on the various markets and points of interest in downtown and places we would not have visited without him. We came away with some great tips and recommendations without feeling pressured to buy or stay longer than we wanted. He also offered to find time to help us shop if we wanted to re-visit some of the venues later in our trip. Orwah has a unique and infectious style, which is refreshing and entertaining. Thank you!
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Old_queensland
May 9, 2025
Awesome walk - I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this tour ended up being one of the highlights of my time in Jordan. The guide was absolutely brilliant—friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. He didn’t just know the history and facts, he had real stories and personal connections all over the city. You could tell he genuinely cared about showing us the real Amman, not just the touristy stuff. He knew pretty much everyone we walked past, which made everything feel really relaxed and authentic. He even helped me haggle in the market (way better than I could’ve managed on my own), and took me to this hidden local sweet shop for the best kunafa I’ve ever had. The whole tour felt well-organized and safe. The route was easy to follow, no steep climbs or awkward bits. For the price, it’s incredible value. If you're in Amman and want a real, local experience, this is 100% worth doing.
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Younesdeflaoui
Apr 9, 2025
A must tour in Amman - Flawless, informative tour , tour guide was friendly, went out of his way to show us as much of Amman’s wonderful heritage, very professional and generous, he even offered us amazing falafel and kunafa. Highly recommend tour
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Robyn_c
Apr 5, 2025
Walk through Downtown Amman with experience by your side! - Our guide Orwah was very friendly and enthusiastic for the entire of this extremely interesting tour. He certainly had a lot of knowledge about the area - and was able to answer all of our diverse questions. The pace of the tour was perfect - allowing time for sampling the food as offered but also providing time to soak in the many different sights. Orwah also gave us suggestions on other places to visit whilst in Amman. Much appreciated!
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Farrahkhan83
May 4, 2025
Good for quick stops to make you less anxious about being in downtown - This was an average tour. I had Orwah as my guide. Pros: you walk around the real, local souks as vendors are setting up and locals are beginning their shopping. I went for the 10 am tour, so the souks were not bustling yet. My guide took me around to the markets, pointing out different spices, foods, and the countries of origin. For some things, he explained the high level uses of the spice or herb. We stopped at a few photo stops and Orwah took my photo since I was traveling solo. I really liked where we stopped for knafeh - Hababih. He also helped me buy a few items at great deals. The stops were varied and all in downtown. I would have liked more about the history of how downtown came together and why the various cultures were represented. I like learning about how foods enter a culture and the roles it plays in daily life or special events. The tour felt mostly my guide was pointing out touristy things without going into the deeper meaning of the importance.
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From $16
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).