Private and shared Bahrain
Manama's old streets are one of the easiest places in Bahrain to taste local food. On this guided walk, a local guide takes you through the historic centre, stopping at selected places to try traditional Bahraini dishes and sweets. The walk finishes with Arabic coffee or another local drink at Haji's Café. It takes about 2 to 3 hours.
The walk starts beneath the main Bab Al Bahrain arch, the historic gateway into Manama. Please arrive about 10 minutes before the scheduled start, and your guide will meet you there.
The four stops are:
Food tastings at the stops, one bottle of water and the drink at Haji's Café are included. Extra food and drinks, personal purchases, shopping and tips are not included. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Manama is included on every tour option. Please give your hotel name and full address when you book.
You can choose the shared walk, or a private food tour for your own group. Tours are led by an English-speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged only when confirmed in advance.
Please tell us about any food allergies or dietary needs when you book. Vegetarian options can be arranged with advance notice. Stops and routes can change with opening hours and supplier availability. Pets are not allowed.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring drinking water and your booking confirmation. Payment is made on arrival. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time, but refunds are not given after that.
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Arriving at Bahrain International Airport? We can arrange airport pickup for an additional USD 15. If you also require a drop-off at the airport, the total additional charge will be USD 20. Simply add the agreed amount under Optional Add-ons when booking your tour.
Your guide introduces the walk beneath the Bab Al Bahrain arch, the historic gateway into Manama.
A tasting stop at this local restaurant and cafe, where you sample traditional Bahraini dishes and sweets.
A visit to a food market, followed by a tasting.
The final stop: a tasting at Haji's Café. Arabic coffee, tea or another local drink is included.
Stop order and timing can change because of opening hours, prayer times and traffic. Your guide will tell you when it does.
| Option | Type | Price | Group size | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Food Tasting and Guided Walking Tour | Shared | USD 75.00 per personLikely to sell out | 1 to 15 people | Book this option |
| Private Food Tasting Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup | Private | USD 199.00 per group (1 to 6 people)Likely to sell out | 1 to 6 people | Book this option |
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport? We can arrange airport pickup for an additional USD 15. If you also require a drop-off at the airport, the total additional charge will be USD 20. Simply add the agreed amount under Optional Add-ons when booking your tour.
Payment is cash on arrival.
Pickup: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Manama is included on every tour option. Give your hotel name and full address when booking.
Pickup and meeting details for each option are shown in the booking form before you confirm.
Please contact us before booking if you need accessibility support, so we can tell you what this tour can offer.
General information: Bahrain is hot and humid in summer and mild in winter. Some tours depend on the weather. Check the tour information before booking.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. No refunds after that, because payment is made on arrival.
You accept this policy before you confirm your booking.
Cash on arrival is the standard way to pay. PayPal is available on request: message us on WhatsApp or email and we will confirm whether a PayPal payment can be used for your booking. No card details are taken on this website.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Manama is included on every tour option. Give your hotel name and full address when booking.
English.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. No refunds after that, because payment is made on arrival.
About 2 to 3 hours.
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Manama are included on every tour option. Please give your hotel name and full address when you book.
Yes. Please tell us about any food allergies and dietary requirements when you book. Vegetarian alternatives may be arranged with advance notice.
Both are available. Tours are led by an English-speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged only when confirmed in advance.
Food tastings, one bottle of water and Arabic coffee, tea or another local drink are included. Additional food, drinks and shopping are not included.
We had a fantastic experience with Abbas. He was knowledgeable and passionate about Bahrain, taking us around Manama while explaining its history, culture and traditional food. The conversations and local insights made the tour particularly enjoyable.
I had a fantastic experience sampling traditional Bahraini food! Maram M was a lovely and personable guide who shared so much interesting information about the local cuisine and culture. I enjoyed every stop and only wished the tour could have lasted longer!
Thank you so much for such an amazing experience! I'm travelling solo, and this tour was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. I had so much fun and met some wonderful ladies who made the experience even more special. Sharif was fantastic!
Abbas was a wonderful tour guide who looked after us throughout the experience. We learned so much about Bahrain's history, traditions and local cuisine. He was friendly, informative and always happy to answer our questions. Highly recommended!
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