The 5 Best Food & Market Tours in Israel

1.Carmel Market Tasting Tour – LocaLocal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $130Our pick

Join guide Tal for a three-hour walking food tour through Tel Aviv’s Kerem HaTeimanim neighborhood and Carmel Market. You’ll make 8 to 10 tastings at restaurants and market stalls, meet local food sellers, learn about Yemeni influence on Tel Aviv cooking, and finish back at the starting point. Come hungry because this replaces lunch.

“The best food tour I’ve ever been on. Thanks to Tal who is very knowledgeable, she is also like the Queen of Tel Aviv, everyone knows her and she speaks perfect English to understand during the tour. Thank you”

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2.Jaffa & Carmel Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 6 hours · from $89

Spend six hours walking from Jaffa’s sea views and St. Peter’s Church through Neve Tzedek, Florentin, Nahalat Binyamin, Herzl Street, and Rothschild Boulevard. Your English-speaking guide leads the way, with food tastings at Carmel Market. Guide Noam has earned special praise for her clear, engaging explanations.

“it is a good staring point to learn about Tel Aviv and it's history.”

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3.Haifa Culinary Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews

Spend about three hours with Daniel Sigalov or licensed guide Evelin, walking from Haifa’s German Colony to Wadi Nisnas. You’ll hear stories about Templers, coexistence, street art, and local traditions while visiting seven food stops serving oriental and Mediterranean tastes. Pickup within Haifa is available by private vehicle.

“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.”

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4.Carmel Market & Tel Aviv Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 36 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Walk from Tel Aviv’s Old Railway Station through Park HaMesila, Nahalat Binyamin, Herzl Street, and Rothschild Boulevard with an English-speaking local guide. Finish at Carmel Market for tastings of falafel, kubbeh, fresh juice, and other local foods. The four-hour tour costs $49 and suits curious walkers who want food and city history together.

“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”

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5.Jaffa: Old City, Port & Shuk Hapishpishim Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $39Best value

Explore Jaffa with an English-speaking guide such as Alina, moving from Clock Tower Square through the Old City, Mahmoudiya Mosque, Kdumim Square, Flea Market, St. Peter’s Church, and the ancient port. Expect about 2 kilometers of walking, stairs, hills, coastal views, local stories, and time to browse shops.

“Great information, eye opener about the city and culture. An amazing experience.”

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