The best way to understand Beirut is through its food. On this small-group street food tour, you'll eat your way through five of the city's most iconic and contrasting neighbourhoods — from the bohemian streets of Hamra to the Armenian community of Bourj Hammoud — tasting the dishes that have defined Lebanese cuisine for generations. Hummus so smooth it barely needs bread. Knefeh pulled fresh from the tray. Manoushe straight off the hot saj. Shawarma carved to order. Fresh juice pressed in front of you. These are not restaurant versions — these are the real thing, from the local spots that Beirutis themselves have been going to for decades.

The best way to understand Beirut is to eat your way through it — neighbourhood by neighbourhood, bite by bite. This small-group street food tour with a professional guide takes you through four of Beirut's most characterful districts in four hours, tasting the food that defines each one. Everything included. Nothing to pay at the door. Just show up hungry. Hamra for fresh manouche, kaak, and fatayer straight from the bakery. Rue d'Arménie in Achrafieh for shawarma, falafel, kafta, and fresh-pressed juices from one of Beirut's most vibrant street food streets. Bourj Hammoud — Beirut's Armenian quarter — for soujouk, basterma, Armenian pastries, cheeses, and pickles that you will not find anywhere else in the city. Downtown for Lebanese sweets, fresh juices, and possibly a stop at Hanna Mitri — one of Beirut's most legendary ice cream institutions. The exact stops flex with the group's appetite and interest. The only fixed rule is that nobody leaves hungry.

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.

Quoi de plus captivant qu'une visite touristique et la dégustation des mets les plus délicieux qui font la renommée du Liban ! Tout au long de la visite, nous dégusterons les délices et vous dévoilerons les secrets les mieux gardés des marchés de Beyrouth lors d'une visite guidée du centre-ville. Vous découvrirez l'utilisation de produits frais, devenus l'une des caractéristiques de la cuisine de rue. Le plus beau dans ces bouchées, c'est qu'elles sont préparées devant vous.

Step beyond the postcards and immerse yourself in the living heartbeat of Beirut. This is not a simple stroll it’s a journey through layers of time, intellect, and local life. We’ll unlock the secrets of this legendary street, where the scent of freshly printed pages from venerable old libraries mingles with the aroma of rich Arabic coffee from hidden cafés frequented by artists and thinkers. You’ll trace the echoes of Hamra’s golden age as the "Champs-Élysées of the Middle East," discovering poignant 20th-century architecture that whispers stories of a vibrant past. Our path will weave from serene religious sanctuaries to bold, thought-provoking graffiti, each a testament to Lebanon’s complex tapestry. This experience pulls back the curtain on authentic daily life, far from the tourist crowds, offering intimate insights into how the street has dynamically transformed and reinvented itself with each era. Together we understand Hamra's pulse, its contrasts, and its undeniable soul.