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.
A wonderful experience exploring Manama's traditional souqs and local food culture. The food was delicious, the guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and the tour offered a great insight into Bahrain's local traditions.
I had a fantastic time on this food tour. Ahmed was engaging, attentive and clearly passionate about Bahraini culture and cuisine. The food stops were thoughtfully selected, and I really appreciated the local insights that I would never have discovered on my own. A memorable experience!
We had a wonderful tour with delicious food stops and plenty of opportunities to ask questions about the city and Bahraini culture. Yussuf was an excellent guide with a great sense of humour. Thank you for all the fantastic recommendations!
Yusuf was absolutely amazing! He went above and beyond to make the tour enjoyable for everyone. He considered individual preferences and made sure we experienced a wonderful variety of local food while learning so much about Bahrain. We finished the tour completely satisfied!
This was an absolutely wonderful tour! Jasim was fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned so much about Bahrain and thoroughly enjoyed all the delicious local food!
My partner and I really enjoyed this guided food and history tour of Manama Souq. Yusf was an excellent guide, full of interesting information. He adjusted the pace to suit us and gave us flexibility throughout the experience. We discovered some lovely local places and enjoyed every moment.
This food tour was absolutely fantastic! We would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bahrain. We gained a genuine understanding of the country, its traditions and local cuisine. Yusf was warm, welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable. It was a wonderful way to discover Manama!
Jasim was an excellent guide. The tour offered a perfect combination of delicious food, local history and Bahraini culture. We explored interesting corners of Manama Souq that we probably would never have discovered by ourselves. Highly recommended!
I really enjoyed the food tour around Manama Souq. The team communicated well and offered alternative arrangements when the original group tour was unavailable. Their flexibility and effort to accommodate guests were appreciated.
I had an incredible time thanks to Yusuf! The experience felt like exploring the souq with a local friend. We tasted a fantastic variety of food and discovered so many interesting flavours. I also learned a lot about Bahrain, its traditions and local culture. A wonderful experience!
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