Peshawar Food Tour
The Peshawar Food Tour is a private 3-day culinary trip to one of the oldest cities in South Asia, with chapli kebabs, Namak Mandi lamb, kahwa in the Qissa Khwani Bazaar and the old walled city.
- Duration3 Days
- StyleEasy
- DestinationsPeshawar
- Best SeasonOctober – March
- StayHotel
The Meat Lover's City
Peshawar has been feeding travellers on the road to the Khyber Pass for centuries. Its cooking is simple and generous: slow-cooked lamb, smoky tikka, huge naan and the famous chapli kebab, fried in its own fat in giant pans.
On the Peshawar Food Tour a local guide takes you to the lamb houses of Namak Mandi, the tea stalls of the Qissa Khwani Bazaar and the bakeries of the old city, with Mahabat Khan Mosque and Sethi House between meals.
Trip Highlights
- Chapli kebabs from the pan
- Lamb karahi and tikka in Namak Mandi
- Kahwa green tea in Qissa Khwani Bazaar
- Fresh naan from a tandoor bakery
- Mahabat Khan Mosque and Sethi House
- Pashtun hospitality
Itinerary
Day 1Islamabad to Peshawar
Pick-up in Islamabad and drive to Peshawar on the motorway. Evening lamb karahi dinner in Namak Mandi.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Old city food walk
Kahwa and breakfast in the bazaar, then walk the old city with stops for chapli kebab, tikka and sweets, plus Mahabat Khan Mosque and Sethi House.
Overnight: HotelDay 3Peshawar to Islamabad
Visit the Peshawar Museum and its Gandhara collection, then drive back to Islamabad.
Overnight: —Always check your government's latest travel advice for Peshawar. Your guide stays with you at all times and will always put safety first.
What's Included
Included
- Private pick-up and drop-off in Islamabad
- Hotel in Peshawar
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
- English-speaking local foodie guide
- All food tastings listed in the itinerary
- Entry to the Peshawar Museum and Sethi House
- Letter of invitation (LOI) for your Pakistan visa
Not Included
- International flights to Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and extra meals not listed
- Tips and personal expenses
Why Choose the Peshawar Food Tour?
The Peshawar Food Tour is a must for anyone who loves meat and history. You eat in places that have served the same dishes for generations, in a city that has stood on the Silk Road for over two thousand years.
Add more food on the Lahore Food Tour, or explore the city with our Peshawar City Tour.
Before you travel, read our honest safety guide, or browse all our food tours in Pakistan.
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Good to Know
Private & Flexible
Every food tour is private, with your own guide and vehicle. We adapt dishes for any diet.
Travel Advice
Always check your government's latest travel advice for Peshawar before you book. We follow official guidance on every route.
Dress Code
Peshawar is conservative. Dress modestly, and women should carry a scarf.
When to Go
October to March is the best time, when the weather is cool. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Tour
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