The 15 Best Food Tours in Tel Aviv

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.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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4.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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5.Tel Aviv Food Tour of the Carmel Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $99

Meet your guide near Kaufmann Street at 12:30 p.m. and spend about two hours tasting market specialties at Carmel Market. You’ll learn about local ingredients, recipes, and market life while exploring stalls, bakeries, spice sellers, cafés, and small eateries. The group can include up to 25 people.

“Food was excellent. The location is a fascinating mix of cultures. The guide pointed out many unique facts about the food, cultures, and history we would have missed on our own. The price was extremely reasonable.”

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6.Carmel Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $78

Meet your local guide at Gedera Street 28 for a two-hour walk through Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market. You’ll sample four market snacks, one drink, and one dessert, while hearing stories about old Tel Aviv, visiting specialty shops, and exploring small alleyways. The group is limited to 15 people, and vegan choices may be available.

“Very glad we chose this tour for our first activity in Israel! We got to try a bunch of different things instead of just one or two like we would have done if we went on our own. It was nice to hear some facts about the market and surrounding areRead more”

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7.2-Hour Carmel Market Tour in English with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Meet near Hamalabiya at Allenby Street for a two-hour English or Hebrew tour of Carmel Market. Your guide leads you through food stalls, specialty shops, alleyways, and nearby neighborhoods, with small tastings, lunch, market history, and local stories. The tour needs at least six registered participants.

“Great tour and lovely guide - would thoroughly recommend - thank you Yael for great experience!”

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8.Tel Aviv; Jaffa Old City, Port & Shuk Hapishpishim Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $59

Join a local guide for a 90-minute walk through Jaffa Old City, Shuk Hapishpishim, Kdumim Square, St. Peter’s Church, and the ancient port. Expect about 2 km of walking, stairs, and hills. Mosque and church visits depend on prayer times and opening hours, while Andromeda’s Rock is temporarily closed for renovations.

“They did not show up or respond to messages. I walked 4 km to the meeting spot and then stood in the blazing sun for 30 minutes waiting on them - still nothing.”

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9.2-Hour Levinsky Market Tour with Full Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Spend two hours tasting your way through south Tel Aviv’s Levinsky Market with an English-speaking guide. You’ll sample spices, baked goods, snacks, and regional specialties while learning how Bulgarian, Bukharan, Persian, Balkan, Polish, and North African communities shaped the market. Guides may include Jenny, Ronnie, Ivrat, or Yaniv Ephod.

“Jenny was very friendly and knowledgable. She added humor to the tour and facilitated a very cohesive, dynamic group. The food was delicious. Outstanding!”

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10.2-Hour Jaffa Flea Market Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Spend two hours tasting your way through Jaffa’s flea market with an English- or Hebrew-speaking guide. Expect Libyan kuskus, Middle Eastern pastries, local craft beer, and modern Israeli dishes, plus stories about Turkish, North African, Balkan, and Eastern European food traditions. Guides such as Yan, Ohad, and Orel have led especially well-received tours.

“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.”

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11.Carmel Market Food Tasting Tour “Shuk Hacarmel”

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $63

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Poli House and walk through Shuk Hacarmel for 90 minutes of tastings, stories and vendor encounters. Sample malawach, falafel, hummus, sabich, shredded beef in pita, olives, halva and baklava. The food adds up to a substantial lunch, though timing and tasting choices can vary.

“Tastings were good but your lasted less than two hours”

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12.GoKEDEM Golan Heights ATV Action & Wine-Tasting Tour From Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $539

Leave Tel Aviv early for a full-day Golan Heights adventure with a guide such as Kodi, private transport, three meals, historic sites, wine tasting, and sweeping views from Mount Bental. The tour combines four-wheel action with Susita, Gamla, Nimrod Fortress, Oz 77, and a Druze-style meal. Confirm the exact ATV and SUV setup before booking.

“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.”

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13.Levinsky Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $78

Meet your guide at Merkhavya Street for a two-hour walk through Levinsky Market. You’ll visit six family-run stalls, taste local snacks, and learn how the market’s food reflects Tel Aviv’s past and present. Guides may include Roey, Shai, or Evyatar. Bring water, since it is not included.

“Many thanks to BE TOURS for a wonderful tour!! the instructor was awesome, the vibes and atmosphere were great!”

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14.Urban Walking & Food Tour in Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Spend about five hours walking from Habima Square through Rothschild Boulevard, Neve Tzedek, and Kerem HaTeimanim to Carmel Market. Guide Menno combines Tel Aviv history, Bauhaus architecture, immigration stories, urban change, and generous food tastings. The private tour costs $500 per group, with food and drinks about $40 per person extra.

“Today was amazing! I thought we were going on a culinary tour, but it was so much more! It was as if we were being toured around by our favorite cousin (Menno) who is plugged into the local community. He shared his personal experiencRead more”

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15.Carmel Market Food Tasting Tour “Shuk Hacarmel”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $79

Meet your local guide near Nahalat Binyamin and walk into Kerem HaTeimanim and Carmel Market for a generous lunch-sized spread of malawach, falafel, hummus, sabich, olives, bread, spices, halva and baklava. Groups are capped at 15, and guide Montana has earned praise for her market knowledge and warm approach.

“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.”

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