Come hungry. Spend a day seeing Ulaanbaatar through the places, food, and stories that make it home for me. We'll start at Sukhbaatar Square and walk through the everyday side of Ulaanbaatar, beyond the usual sightseeing route. You'll see local markets, schoolyards, the railway district, and places most visitors pass without knowing their stories. Along the way, I'll share what growing up here has taught me about the city and everyday Mongolian life. Then we'll come home to my tenth-floor apartment, with the city below. We'll slow down over herbal tea and learn Shagai, a traditional Mongolian ankle bone game, before heading into the kitchen. You'll roll the dough, cut the noodles, prepare the ingredients, and cook Tsuivan with your own hands, the way it's made in Mongolian homes. By the time we sit down, the meal is yours. You made it. This is a small-group experience with no script and no rush. Just a day of walking, cooking, stories, and everyday life in a Mongolian home.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
MEET ME AT SUKHBAATAR SQUARE — I'll be at the Sukhbaatar statue with a Serey Travel sign. We'll meet here and begin our walk. SEE THE ULAANBAATAR I KNOW — Walk around 7 km through neighborhoods few visitors see. We'll pass markets, schoolyards, the railway district where I sold soda as a kid, and the park where my family gathered every Children's Day. I'll share the stories behind these places. COME HOME WITH ME — We'll arrive at my tenth-floor apartment overlooking the city. We'll slow down over herbal tea and learn Shagai, a traditional Mongolian ankle bone game. COOK TSUIVAN TOGETHER — Into the kitchen. You'll roll the dough, cut the noodles, prepare the ingredients, and cook Tsuivan yourself, just as I learned to make it at home. SHARE THE MEAL YOU CREATED — By the time we sit down, the meal is yours. You made it. We'll share it around the table. TAKE A PIECE OF MONGOLIA HOME — You'll leave full, with a Tsuivan recipe, a Shagai set, and memories of the day.
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Ulaanbaatar Walking Tour & Cooking Class in a Mongolian Home lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $99 per person for this Ulaanbaatar experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Children aged 10–17 pay from $99, adults from $99.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your host at the base of the Sukhbaatar statue at the center of Sükhbaatar Square, central Ulaanbaatar. Your host will be holding a "SEREY TRAVEL" sign and wearing a Serey Travel t-shirt. Reachable by bus, taxi or on foot from most central hotels. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 4 participants.
Children aged 10 and above are welcome
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Serey Travel LLC.
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Excellent city tour. Cooking Class was FABULOUS. Ider is a chef, a teacher, and an all around great person. So glad we found this class and tour for our last day in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Tina, thank you so much! I’m so glad you chose to spend your last day in Ulaanbaatar with me. It was a real pleasure sharing the city and cooking Tsuivan with you and Tom.
We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Ider Batbayar. He is a delightful, enthusiastic young man. Excellent English, and bursting with knowledge of his home town. The cooking class was FABULOUS!!! Ider was well prepared, has a disciplined eye for teaching, and knows his way around a kitchen. He taught us tips and tricks for vegetable preparation, making pasta , and then pulling meat, veges and pasta all together in one extraordinary meal. We left his family's home feeling we'd gotten more than our monies worth!!!
Tina, thank you very much for such a hearty review! I greatly enjoyed walking and cooking with you and Tom.
What a wonderful experience. A perfect way to learn more about Ulaanbaatar and Mongolia. Iger is a great host, very knowledgeable but his true talent is making you feel welcome. He does his tours by the principle of the "5 senses" taking in a place utilizing all your senses - through the walk, the shopping , the cooking and the feasting. If you want to get a chance to see the people of Ulaanbaatar - take this tour.
Thank you, Errol. It means a lot to me that you felt so welcome. I really appreciate you writing this.
We had such a wonderful day with Ider. He’s warm, knowledgeable, and clearly loves sharing the Ulaanbaatar he calls home. His remarkable life story made the walk especially interesting, giving us a personal glimpse into both old and new Mongolia. Visiting his apartment was another highlight. Ider made us feel welcome right away. We learned to play Shagai, prepared Tsuivan from scratch, and then enjoyed the delicious meal we’d made together. The food was excellent, but the conversation and Ider’s hospitality made the day truly memorable. It was excellent value and one of the best experiences of our trip. If you’re visiting Ulaanbaatar, I can’t recommend spending a day with Ider highly enough. Six out of five stars!
Kyle, thank you for this incredibly kind review. I’m so glad you and Molly joined me, and I truly enjoyed sharing the day with you both. Your words mean a great deal to me.
We had an excellent day with Ider. He’s friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic to share the Ulaanbaatar he knows. Hearing his remarkable life story added so much to the walk; it gave us a personal perspective on how Mongolia has changed and how its past remains part of everyday life. The visit to his apartment was just as memorable. Ider made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. We learned to play Shagai, made Tsuivan together from scratch, and sat down to a delicious meal we’d helped prepare. The food was fantastic, but Ider’s warmth and the conversations were what made the experience special. This was excellent value and one of the highlights of our trip. If you want to get to know Ulaanbaatar through someone who calls it home, spend a day with Ider. 6 out of 5 stars!
Kyle, thank you. Your review genuinely touched me. I really enjoyed having you and Molly in my home and sharing the day with you both. I’m very grateful you took the time to write this.
This walking tour and cooking class was very enjoyable. We learned about the city and locations to visit on our way to the host’s home. Ider was an excellent story teller and cooking instructor. We had a very fun day!
Thank you, Sandi, for sharing such kind words about our day together. It means a lot to me!
My personal highlight of the short vacation! Ider, the tour guide, answers all questions in detail and provides deep insight into the everyday life and history of the Mongols.
Thank you, Dominique, for capturing and sharing these photos. I really enjoyed our conversations and sharing everyday life in Ulaanbaatar with you.
The tour was very educational in terms of the everyday life of people in Ulaanbaatar as well as the history of the country. We were able to visit the local markets for goods, including cashmere items. The cooking class was great with conversation on the culture and customs of Mongolian people. The Tsuivan was delicious and interesting to make. Highly recommended.
Thank you, Kathy. I really enjoyed our conversations throughout the day, and I’m glad the markets, the stories, and making Tsuivan together gave you a glimpse into everyday life in Ulaanbaatar. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share this.
It felt like visiting a friends house. Idar is a very warm person, he opens his home to his guests and makes it a very comfortable experience. He's very knowledgeable, he could answer all the questions I had about Mongolia and it's culture. I was alone during the tour that day but felt very safe as a solo female traveler. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience something outside the generic tourist experience.
Sabi, thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m especially happy that the day felt like visiting a friend’s home. It was a real pleasure spending your last day in Ulaanbaatar together and hearing about your travels around Mongolia. Wishing you many more wonderful journeys ahead!
It felt like visiting a friends house. Idar is a very warm person, he opens his home to his guests and makes it a very comfortable experience. He's very knowledgeable, he could answer all the questions I had about Mongolia and it's culture. I was alone during the tour that day but felt very safe as a solo female traveler. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience something outside the generic tourist experience.
Sabi, thank you so much for your lovely review. It was a real pleasure spending your last day in Ulaanbaatar together and hearing about your travels around Mongolia. I’m so glad you enjoyed your time with me and felt at home. Wishing you many more wonderful journeys ahead!
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