Private Tour
Authentic Lebanese Meal in Beirut in Tania's Family Home
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Join your host Tania for an authentic Lebanese meal in her welcoming home, and experience the country's culture and cuisine through a local's eyes. Tania lives in a traditional, modest home with an old world charm. She has immense knowledge about Lebanese food and ingredients and is more than happy to share it with you!
After you chat with Tania and her family, your meal will be served in the dining room, which has a lovely vibe thanks to Tania’s piano! A few Lebanese dishes that you may try are stuffed vine leaves, fasolia w riz (beans with rice), mujaddara (lentils) and Lebanese meat balls in tahini sauce or yogurt. You will end your meal with Lebanese coffee, a selection of homemade jams and fresh fruits from the family garden.
Please note that on days Tania is traveling, her mother and brothers, who are equally passionate about food will host you.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note that infant seats are available upon request - please let your host know in advance if you need an infant seat
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Private, personalized experience
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Your host Tania is an agronomist and food safety specialist, who sings, plays the piano and enjoys traveling. Tania's father is a former butcher and is very serious about his meats! He is retired and grows fruits and vegetables in his garden in the outskirts of Beirut. Tania’s mother is a home chef who has been cooking traditional meals for the family all her life using family recipes. Most of the produce for the home comes from the garden and is local, fresh and organic! Her parents will be part of the experience and will help with the cooking and hosting. Don't miss out on this wonderful chance to get to know Beirut through a welcoming family who enjoys gardening, talking about food, cooking and eating together!
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic Beverages
Non-alcoholic beverages
Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
Lunch
Dinner
Gratuities
Private homecooked meal with your host Tania
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Dinner
Dinner with your host Tania
Lunch
Lunch with your host Tania
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beyond Expectations
V1591IHwilliamo,Nov 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Far excised my expectations & I’m a fussy bugger! Tania, her amazing mum, dad & brother welcomed me into their home and immediately made me feel at home. The cooking experience was fun & the banter between mum / daughter was worth the money on its own!!! I’m booking again for next week when I return. I want to see Tania shop where she sells all organic foods/ preserves that she/mum make from their garden! So under promoted. A must on any trip to Beirut. Thanks Tania & Family.
Food
Samer A,Jul 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Real nice place with excellent services Good stuff, nice place , I have been there with my girl We had a very nice time there
Very cordial great evening
Jerry L,Jan 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the great opportunity to enjoy real Lebanese food, but really not only that! The dinner with Tania’s family exceeded by far our expectation. Every single food plate served was really excellent, very tasty and we got a lot of interesting information about each of them. But that was not only the best! The whole family sincere and warm welcoming and whole evening conversation made that evening unforgettable . Although it was at beginning of October and the country started quite hot demonstrations, we had great evening with a lot of frank and open discussions about the Lebanon, Beirut, culture, sport and the family itself. We’ll never forgot this dinner and hopefully if we’ll return one day to Beirut we’ll visit them again. Tania and your family – thanks a lot, keep save and we wish you and your country all the best!
We feel at home
midoril2019,Sep 17, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tania and her family were very friendly, Tania's mother a charming lady who kindly showed us the recipes of her house. Just note that the price of the activity does not include cooking classes, it is paid separately.
Best experience in Lebanon
henriquecheib,Aug 17, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time with Tania and her family at their house. She and her mother showed us how to cook many typical dishes, as we cooked together. After everything was ready we had dinner with the whole family as some other members of the family came over. A real experience in which I learnt a lot! I strongly recommend it! Tks Tania
One of the best things we did in Beirut
Itch-world,Jun 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just book it. The evening spent cooking with Tania and her mother, with various family members and friends in and out, was magical, educational, delicious, and just, plain FUN! Tania is a delight—well-traveled, interesting, warm, and generous. We learned so much on every level, from cooking tips that we've done at home, to loads about the culture and living in Beirut. Don't hesitate!! I wrote about the whole experience, plus recipes, on the itch.world blog.
5 Stars is not enough
Travlbugga sash,Jun 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tania and her family were incredible hosts and the experience was one of the best holiday experiences I have done. The food was incredible and all easily recreatable at home. The result of the cooking was delicious food and great company. It was in no way rushed at all even though Tania needed had a flight to catch at the crack of dawn the next morning. We can’t thank Tania and her parents enough for letting us into their home and showing us true Lebanese hospitality!
A beautiful cooking and dining experience with a lovely family!
PrasiSankar,May 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tania and her family are some of the warmest and friendliest people I have ever met. Her mom is a magician in the kitchen. My husband and I had a delightful time with them. It was like visiting family friends. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and welcome in their home. I felt like I was with my own family and siblings. Both Tania and her mom gave us some valuable cooking tips, and they laid out a spread like no other! A special mention to Tania's brothers - they were so funny and lovely. We will always cherish the time we spent with this wonderful family.
Tania and her Mom, Unforgettable Cooking Experience
ofolokekolo,Apr 30, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Without any doubt I can assure Tania and his family gave to me more than I paid for. Being able to take customized cooking classes during 5 days in a warm family environment was a priceless and helpful opportunity to improve my cooking skills and knowledge. I can’t thanks enough this beautiful family for sharing so much delicious food and love with me. My heart has been stolen by the kindness, sweetness and generosity of this amazingly family. One of a kind experience, Highly recommended!
Your Second Family
SoonKian P,Jan 5, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00It's rare nowadays to sit with large families and enjoy a good home-cooked meal together. I was very grateful to Tania and her family for letting me into their home for a leisurely afternoon of Lebanese dishes (with Lebanese - not Turkish - coffee)... Because Tania's father owns a farm/garden, a lot of the ingredients (including the meat) were farm-to-table... if I remember correctly, the family are Orthodox Christian and one of Tania's brothers is a pastor.. another brother (Tony) is a medical specialist and we had an amusing discussion on sibling complaints... he plans on restarting his hiking in spring (good way to work off the food)... Tania also conducts cooking classes in the kitchen
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