Authentic Lebanese Meal with Tania's Family in their Home in Beirut


2 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 6
Mobile ticket

Overview

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.

Inclusions

  • Private homecooked meal with your host Tania
  • Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic Beverages

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!

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Itch-world
June 2019

Just 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 ...

Travlbugga_sash
June 2019

Tania 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 ha...

PrasiSankar
May 2019

Tania 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 fel...

Ed D
December 2018

I highly recommend this delightful culinary experience. Tania is a beautiful, charming hostess who will introduce you to other members of her family upon arrival. She even emailed me a map with photos for directions for the taxi driver! You will thoroughly enjoy this family as they add much to yo...

Cosmopolitan174130
November 2018

This experience is a must for any traveler who loves to get to know a country and it’s people from a view the typical tourist doesn’t. Tania was awesome and made this dinner not only educating but also very fun and enjoyable. She exceeded my expectations by far and gave me so much additional info...

Jane_R
October 2018

I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Tania, as well as her friend and family. Good conversation with genuinely nice people. The copious amount of food was beautifully prepared and well presented. I especially enjoyed an eggplant salad, and I appreciated Tania' s respect for my aversion to tomatoes, The h...

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