Israel · ISRAELI FOOD & MARKET TOURS
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Carmel Market in Tel Aviv, Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem, the spice stalls in Akko: the markets are where Israeli food is easiest to understand and hardest to order from without help. Below are the 15 best tasting walks, with prices, how many stops each has, and roughly how full you will be at the end.
Join LocaLocal for a small-group Carmel Market tasting tour in Tel Aviv with Tal. 8 to 10 stops, food and drinks included.
“Tal, our guide, was professional, knowledgeable, and insightful. She explained the history, culture and of course the Yemeni influence on the food of Tel Aviv. The tour was more than a culinary pleasure.”
Walk Jaffa’s ancient lanes to Tel Aviv’s boulevards, then snack your way through Carmel Market on a 6-hour food and history tour.
“it is a good staring point to learn about Tel Aviv and it's history.”
Haifa private food tasting through the German Colony and Wadi Nisnas, with pickup options and seven tastings paired with stories.
“It was very intresting, we learnt a lot. And the 2nd part was so tasty and full of flavours , I recommend to book the tour with Daniel.”
Small-group Tel Aviv tour with Park HaMesila and Nahalat Binyamin murals, then Carmel Market tastings like 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”
2 hours in Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market with a guide, tasting fruits, pastries, spices, and local favorites for $99.
“The Tour guide was very accommodating and knowledgeable of the market. I give 3 stars because the address indicated as a starting point was so confused ( no references) we find out we were in the right place after the tour guide called my number to le me know he was running late. Also is difficult to get answers using the Viator app.”
Cook a seasonal Galilee lunch with a Druze family near Haifa, hands-on in a local kitchen, then share the meal at the family table.
“This was just such an incredibly special workshop. From the moment we arrived we felt immersed and welcomed. Paul was a huge help, not only from a translation perspective but also from a history lesson. We loved our hosts so much and felt so honoured to cook with them and learn about their lives.”
A local-led Carmel Market tasting in Tel Aviv with four snacks, a drink, and dessert, plus history and smart market tips in 2 hours.
“My tour guide, Zita was knowledgable, friendly, and professional. The good was awesome. Highly recommend!!!”
2-hour English Carmel Market tour with lunch. Taste street-food bites, hear market stories, and learn central Tel Aviv from a local.
“Great tour and lovely guide - would thoroughly recommend - thank you Yael for great experience!”
Private Haifa food walk with Wadi Nisnas street art and seven stops for at least 8 dishes, plus a short German Colony visit.
“The Talpiot market tour was very interesting, the food was very tasty, the tour guide had a lot of knowladge and took us to a lot of interesting places all over the market.”
Taste your way through Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market with 10 stops, classic Israeli bites, and guide Orit Levi for $99 in 2.5 hours.
“Orit is amazing and wonderful! We are foodies who visit Jerusalem every year, and if you want to have a great experience learning about all of the different types of food preparations and their origins as you taste your way through the Shuk, theRead more”
Taste the immigrant-food story of Levinsky Market on a 2-hour guided walk with sampling and a full lunch included.
“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 flavors on a 2-hour tour with a local guide. Israeli food stories, craft beer, and Libyan kuskus.
“This is a must do on your trip to Tel-Aviv. Words cannot describe how fantastic this tour was for us. Yan’s passion about Israeli culture and food was intoxicating: surprise after surprise, stall after stall we were immersed in millennia of history and politics and traditional food. Every single element of this tour was meticulously planned and just like a Michelin star meal it came together like a beautiful symphony to surprise and delight us. Loose yourself in the flavours and history and just go with the flow of this tour, you’ll come out buzzing and be left wanting more.”
A 90-minute Carmel Market food tasting in Tel Aviv, with Yemenite-leaning bites, family stalls, and a local English guide.
“Nice guide & a few good tastings. However It was shorter than expected- just one hour (Carmel market is quite small). Also All the 4 tastings were bread based - no drink or fruits. We have done market & food tours around the world & so perhaps expected a bit more.”
Full-day Golan Heights ATV ride with guided stops, multiple scenic overlooks, and a Druze style food finish plus wine tasting.
“très contents de notre journée dans le GOLAN. Très bonne organisation . Notre guide KODI très gentil, très professionnel, maîtrisé parfaitement son sujet , je recommande absolument si on veut découvrir ce beau pays qu’est ISRAËL.”
Taste Tel Aviv at Levinsky Market on a 2-hour guided tour with snacks at six stalls, small group size, and a mobile ticket.
“Many thanks to BE TOURS for a wonderful tour!! the instructor was awesome, the vibes and atmosphere were great!”
