Israel · MARKETS
Carmel Market in Tel Aviv and Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem are the two that matter, and both are best in the morning. These 15 walks compare how many tastings you get, whether lunch is included, and how they handle the Friday rush before Shabbat.
Taste 8 to 10 Israeli dishes at Carmel Market, explore Tel Aviv’s Yemenite Quarter, and learn local food traditions with a small group.
“Tour guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming, as were the locals. The food was amazing and abundant. I highly recommend this tour. We’re planning on repeating this tour again when we come back”
Explore Jaffa, Tel Aviv architecture, street art, and Carmel Market tastings on a six-hour English walking tour for $89.
“it is a good staring point to learn about Tel Aviv and it's history.”
Explore Tel Aviv from the Old Railway Station to Carmel Market with street art, city history, falafel, kubbeh, and fresh juice.
“We were never sent instructions on where to meet for the tour. We did not go on the tour and we lost our Money. Terrible experience We tried to reach out to the operator and never heard from anyone”
Taste Tel Aviv at Carmel Market with a guide, sampling local specialties, learning market lore, and weighing the tour’s value, timing, and drawbacks.
“We waited for over 20 minutes at our meeting point for the tour guide to show up. I tried to message and call the tour provider several times, with no success. We gave up and began walking to the destination as we had limited time. The guiRead more”
Taste Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market with a local guide, sampling four snacks, a drink, and dessert in a small group.
“My tour guide, Zita was knowledgable, friendly, and professional. The good was awesome. Highly recommend!!!”
Taste Tel Aviv at Carmel Market with a local guide, lunch, Middle Eastern snacks, history, alleyways, and practical booking advice.
“Great tour and lovely guide - would thoroughly recommend - thank you Yael for great experience!”
Taste Jerusalem’s market culture on a private two-hour food tour with Nissim, local vendors, history, and flexible cancellation.
“Nissim was an amazing tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the history and culture of the food in Israel. He was incredibly engaging and we went to areas of around the marketplace that we would have never gone to on our own. NissiRead more”
Review of Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda food tour, with ten tastings, Israeli culture, practical tips, price, timing, and booking advice.
“I have been to Israel a few times. The energy, knowledge, compassion, and her sense of timing Orit offers as a guide is simply a gift. We were with a large group. Ages were 30-70 years old. Her ability to meet the needs of each and every onRead more”
Explore Tel Aviv’s Levinsky Market with a guide, tasting regional foods, spices, baked goods, and a full lunch in two hours.
“Jenny was very friendly and knowledgable. She added humor to the tour and facilitated a very cohesive, dynamic group. The food was delicious. Outstanding!”
Taste Jaffa flea market specialties, learn Israeli food history, and explore Turkish, North African, Balkan, and modern Israeli cuisine.
“What an incredible experience!! Ohad (Dodo) was such a passionate, knowledgeable and all around fantastic guide - his company was just as enjoyable as this tour. Highly recommend for any travelers who are looking for an immersive and delicious experience in this beautiful city.”
Taste falafel, malawach, hummus, and sweets while exploring Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market with a local guide.
“Our guide Alina was nice. She was a bit late. Lasted less than an hour. Supposed to be at least 90 minutes and the tour was in English and she had difficulty speaking the language. Also, she talked about the history of the Religiom and Jewish people and some of it was what we learned in grade school. We are hoping to get some compensation from you.”
Taste Tel Aviv through six Levinsky Market stalls, with local food, market history, and a friendly guide in a two-hour tour.
“the tour was so varied with the stopping and eating points. it was fun, friendly and interesting. there was loads to eat and water, forks, serviettes, hand gel were thoughtfully supplied. it felt that the company’s main goal was to provide a really eRead more”
Taste falafel, malawach, hummus, halva, and more while exploring Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market and Kerem HaTeimanim with a local guide.
“We went right to the food as it was lunchtime. Food portions were generous & we were quite full. Then walked thru market and learned about items and how to tell different cultures apart based on design. Montana did a great job.”
Taste sabich, kanafeh, and Israeli drinks while exploring Nachlaot and Mahane Yehuda with private guide Orna Simchi.
“Orna was amazing!!! Personable, knowledgeable, engaging, and a lot of fun!!! I learned so much. And the food….. highly recommend this tour.”
Taste Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market with Nissim Slama, sampling 6 to 8 foods while tracing Israel’s Jewish culinary roots.
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