Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Old Damascus: Hummus With Olive Oil
This guide turns Best Syrian Food!! GIANT MILKSHAKES + Food Tour in Damascus, Syria!! from Mark Wiens into a practical food map with 7 saved spots around Old Damascus, Damascus, and G864+HM3، شارع الكلاسة، Damascus. The mapped places include a cafe stop, a hotel, an ice cream shop, and a juice shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens was captivated by the vibrant energy of Damascus, particularly the legendary Bakdash ice cream shop which he described as one of the busiest and coolest in the world. He was deeply impressed by the traditional Syrian breakfast spread and the unique, labor-intensive process of pounding pistachio ice cream. Throughout the tour, he marveled at the preservation of history and the rich, creamy textures of local staples like hummus and avocado smoothies.
What this map is good for
- Planning a cafe stop or short itinerary in Old Damascus.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 7 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Bakdash
Ice Cream Shop in G863+CFJ, Damascus, Syria, Old Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria
Hours: Hours available - Umayyad Mosque
Mosque in G864+HM3، شارع الكلاسة، Damascus, Syria, G864+HM3، شارع الكلاسة، Damascus, Syria - Abu Shaker
Juice Shop in G79V+5VG, Damascus, Syria, Damascus, Syria
Price level: Cheap - Beit al-Mamlouka
Hotel in G877+2FF، جادة البكري، دمشق، Syria - Naranj
Restaurant in G856+PFV, Damascus, Syria, Old Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria
Hours: Hours available - ANawfara Cafe
Cafe in G865+J3M, Damascus, Syria, Old Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria
Hours: Hours available - Al-Hamidiyeh Souq
Tourist Attraction in G863+FFP, Souq Al Hamidya St, capital، Syria, Old Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Hummus with olive oil
- Zatar and olive oil dip
- Syrian string cheese
- Cardamom coffee
- Avocado and banana smoothie
- Tamarind juice
- Pistachio ice cream with sahlab and rose water
Experiences captured
- Stayed at a Damascus guest house
- Ate a quintessential Syrian breakfast
- Visited Abu Shaker milkshake shop
- Walked through the ancient Al Hamadia souk
- Met a traditional Tamarind juice street seller
- Explored a bustling 500-year-old bazaar
- Visited a legendary pistachio ice cream parlor
- Watched traditional ice cream pounding and preparation
Official tourism resource
The official portal of the Syrian Ministry of Tourism, providing information on cultural heritage, religious sites, and travel resources for Damascus and Syria.
Planning questions
Where did Mark Wiens eat in Old Damascus?
This guide maps all 7 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Old Damascus.
What are the must-try foods in Old Damascus?
Creator picks from the video include Hummus with olive oil, Zatar and olive oil dip, Syrian string cheese, Cardamom coffee. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this food map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.