Tel Aviv: Food Tasting Tour of Carmel Market

+17

Tel Aviv: Food Tasting Tour of Carmel Market

5 Reviews

Neighborhood tours Tours Guided tours Activities Food & drinks Markets, bazaars, & souks Sightseeing Solo travelers' tours

Taste the flavors of the Middle East with a Yemenite twist on a food tour of Carmel Market, the largest open space market in the Center of Tel Aviv, featuring street vendors, shops & bakeries.

Our Top Experiences and Tours in Tel Aviv:

If youʻre booking your trip to Tel Aviv last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!

View All Experiences

Highlights

Learn about the outdoor markets and street vendors from your local expert guide
Interact with local vendors who have been operating for generations
Taste flavorful Yemeni dishes like a malawach sandwich and shredded beef in pita
Savor fresh falafel and delectable Middle Eastern style desserts
Discover hidden gems in the historic Yemenite quarter

Description

This food tasting tour takes you to the heart of Israel's most modern city, Tel Aviv, exploring the vibrant stalls of its largest open-air market called the Carmel Market (also known as Shuk HaCarmel in Hebrew). The food here is heavily influenced by the Jewish people who came from Yemen. Walk through the narrow streets of the market and learn about the historic Yemenite quarter.Discover how Israeli cuisine developed throughout the country's history. The tour stops at vendors that have operated in the markets for generations. Some of these vendors date back over 100 years, predating the formation of Israel. Over the course of the the tour, you will have the opportunity to: savor flavorful Yemenite dishes like a traditional malawach sandwich (hummus, salad, egg, tahini & malawach) as well shredded beef in pita; taste some of the freshest falafel; and enjoy some delectable Middle Eastern style desserts. As a constantly evolving marketplace, the tour will also visit the new trendy shops that are helping modernize the neighborhood.

Includes

Food Tastings throughout Carmel Market 2.5 Hour Walking Tour with food stops Expert Licensed Local Tour Guide A bottle of water

Important Information

- Food tastings are equivalent to a substantial lunch portion - Carmel Market covers about 10 city blocks - This tour will take place rain or shine - Infants 0-2 are free, but are not given any food samples - Maximum group size is 15 people - Pricing is lower per person when there are 2 or more people in a booking