Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People
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Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People is a 5-hour experience in Beirut, Lebanon, from $150 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
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- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $150 per person
Beirut's street food is not a tourist attraction — it is a way of life. On this intimate private tour, a maximum of six guests eat their way through five of the city's most iconic and contrasting neighbourhoods with an expert local guide who knows exactly where Beirutis themselves go — the hummus counter that has been open since dawn, the knefeh pulled fresh from the tray in Bourj Hammoud, the manoushe baked on a saj that has not changed its recipe in forty years. Unlike the small-group version, this private tour is built entirely around your group — a richer, more curated selection of dishes, a more flexible pace, and a sit-down lunch at the end that brings the full flavour of Lebanese cuisine together at the table. Every tasting and the final lunch are fully included in the price. Nothing extra to pay, nothing to think about — just eat.
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About this experience
Beirut's street food is not a tourist attraction — it is a way of life. On this intimate private tour, a maximum of six guests eat their way through five of the city's most iconic and contrasting neighbourhoods with an expert local guide who knows exactly where Beirutis themselves go — the hummus counter that has been open since dawn, the knefeh pulled fresh from the tray in Bourj Hammoud, the manoushe baked on a saj that has not changed its recipe in forty years. Unlike the small-group version, this private tour is built entirely around your group — a richer, more curated selection of dishes, a more flexible pace, and a sit-down lunch at the end that brings the full flavour of Lebanese cuisine together at the table. Every tasting and the final lunch are fully included in the price. Nothing extra to pay, nothing to think about — just eat.
What's included
Included
- All street food tastings — manoushe, hummus, falafel, shawarma, knefeh & more
- Expert private food guide throughout
- Full sit-down Lebanese mezze lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut
- Lebanese sweets selection — baklava, mamoul & halawet el jibn
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities for your guide (optional but always appreciated)
What you'll see and do
Beirut
9:00 AM — Hotel pickup, Beirut Your private food guide meets you at your hotel and the tour begins — first stop is Hamra, where Beirut starts its morning the only way it knows how.
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Hamra Street
Manoushe & fresh juice — Hamra The day begins at one of Hamra's legendary bakeries — a neighbourhood institution where the saj has been hot since before sunrise. Your manoushe arrives straight off the dome-shaped griddle, blistered and fragrant with za'atar, cheese, or a combination of both — the definitive Lebanese breakfast that no visitor ever forgets. Paired with a freshly pressed juice — pomegranate, avocado, or a custom blend — this is Beirut at its most authentic and most delicious before the city fully wakes up.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Downtown Beirut
Hummus, falafel & Lebanese sweets — Downtown Your guide takes you to one of Downtown Beirut's most celebrated hummus institutions — a place where the chickpeas are soaked overnight, the tahini is freshly ground, and the olive oil arrives in generous pools on a still-warm plate. Lebanese hummus at this level is transformative — nothing like the supermarket version. Alongside it, falafel fried to order — crisp outside, herb-green inside — and a selection of traditional Lebanese sweets: baklava dripping with rose water syrup, mamoul dusted with icing sugar, and halawet el jibn — a warm, soft cheese pastry rolled in cream that is one of the great pleasures of the Lebanese table.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Mar Mikhael Neighborhood
Shawarma & street bites — Mar Mikhael Head to Beirut's most characterful neighbourhood — Mar Mikhael and the iconic Armenia Street — where the city's creative energy meets its oldest street food traditions. Your guide leads you to one of the neighbourhood's most revered shawarma counters — the kind of place with a queue of regulars at 10am — where spiced chicken or meat is shaved from a slowly rotating spit and wrapped with toum, pickles, and tomatoes in fresh-baked bread. On this private tour, your guide has the flexibility to add extra bites based on what looks exceptional that morning — a neighbourhood discovery that the small group never gets time for.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Knefeh & Armenian specialities — Bourj Hammoud The most unique stop of the tour — Bourj Hammoud, Beirut's vibrant Armenian quarter and one of the most culinarily rich neighbourhoods in the entire city. The centrepiece is knefeh — Lebanon's most iconic dessert — warm shredded wheat filled with soft white cheese, drenched in rose water syrup, and topped with crushed pistachios, served directly from the tray at the moment it is ready. Alongside it, a private-tour exclusive: a more generous spread of Armenian specialities — sujuk sausage, mante dumplings, Armenian pastries, and house-made preserves from the neighbourhood's family-run delis — that the time constraints of a group tour simply do not allow.
30 minutes here
Beirut
Sit-down lunch — the full Lebanese table The tour culminates in a proper sit-down lunch at a restaurant chosen by your guide — a curated spread of Lebanese mezze that brings everything you have tasted throughout the morning into a single, abundant, unhurried meal. Cold mezze — tabbouleh, fattoush, moutabal, labneh, and vine leaves — followed by warm dishes, grilled meats, and fresh bread, with Lebanese arak or soft drinks to accompany. This is not a quick stop. This is the Lebanese table at its finest — a meal designed to be lingered over, talked through, and remembered. Everything included, nothing extra to pay.
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Beirut
Return to hotel — approx. 1:00 PM Drop-off at your Beirut hotel after four hours, five neighbourhoods, and more food than you thought possible — the most intimate and most delicious way to experience the real Beirut.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Beirut Airport Transfer
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $150 to $200
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Beirut Airport Transfer, who run 24 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.8.
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Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beirut.
How much does Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People cost?
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Prices start at $150 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beirut usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beirut is not rushed.
Is Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beirut, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beirut can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beirut and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beirut within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beirut?
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On Outty we rank every Beirut experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch, Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch, Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beirut?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beirut?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People?
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Included: All street food tastings — manoushe, hummus, falafel, shawarma, knefeh & more; Expert private food guide throughout; Full sit-down Lebanese mezze lunch; Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beirut; and Lebanese sweets selection — baklava, mamoul & halawet el jibn. Not included: Gratuities for your guide (optional but always appreciated). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 178 listed pickup locations in and around Beirut. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beirut. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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