Tasting tour in the Carmel market in Tel Aviv
Guided tour in Hebrew or English with a delicious lunch
If we had to choose one place that defines the city of Tel Aviv, we would choose the Carmel Market without a shadow of a doubt. Like Tel Aviv itself, it is a mosaic of colors, aromas, flavors and stories, with the lively market standing as a testimony to the history of the first Hebrew city. Whether you are from Haifa who want to go on a tour of the big city or whether your cousin from the USA is coming, or you are generally tourists coming for a short trip to the Holy Land, if you are looking for an authentic bite of Tel Aviv, you have come to the right place.
A culinary odyssey
The Middle East where we live is synonymous with culinary delights, and the Carmel Market offers a taste of the best of the region, and even outside of it. The Tel Aviv food tour takes you on an exciting two-hour journey between the market's colorful food stalls, when you will have countless opportunities to taste delicacies that tell stories about both traditions and innovations. From excellent falafel balls to juicy shawarma, each and every bite promises a blend of wonderful flavors.
But the tour will not take you to the well-known and most colorful stalls, because anyone can do that with a quick stroll, because here the emphasis is on the special, hidden places, the secret delicacies and the culinary institutions that are unique only to the lively market. Whether it's a decades-old stand that manages to perfect the art of making crispy pastries, or it's a historic frixa stand, the tour offers an inside look at the gastronomic wonders, especially those from the Middle East.
A kaleidoscope of colors
The Carmel market not only stimulates the taste buds, but provides a real visual feast, because it is impossible not to be enthused by the sight of brightly colored spices piled high in a gravity-defying pyramid. Zaatar, turmeric, saffron and sumac all came together to create a mesmerizing visual feast. Jewelery shops, pictures and chips, the Carmel market is never boring for a moment.
And while the stalls provide a wonderful shopping experience, the true essence of the market lies in its lively atmosphere and intimate stories. Each stand and each alley tell personal stories about vendors and the history of the city, ones that cannot be found anywhere else.
Hidden gems and local perspectives
The market, with its labyrinthine alleys and hidden corners, holds secrets that only a local will know and recognize, and the tour we are talking about promises not only to provide you with a tourist overview but to provide an in-depth local perspective. Your guide will take you through hidden paths, while revealing special shops and stands that you would not have reached without him. Here you will get an opportunity to purchase souvenirs, handicrafts or anything you desire, those that capture the spirit of the city of Tel Aviv.
important information
The length of the tour is two hours and the tour is guided, with a local guide who speaks Hebrew or English, according to your choice.
You must select the desired tour language when ordering the tickets.
The tour takes place twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:30.
The tour also provides lunch at one of the market stalls
The meeting point of the tour is next to the "Hamelbiyya" branch at Gedara 28 in Tel Aviv-Yafo.
The Carmel Market is located in the heart of the city of Tel Aviv, not far from the Carmelite bus terminal and next to the central Allenby Street. The main entrance to the market is from King George Street.
Many bus lines reach the market, and the red line of the light rail that opened in August 2023 also reaches the area.
Tickets: The price of the tour is NIS 306 per person.
Tickets must be ordered in advance
Tel Aviv is a city of contrasts - a city where the old blends seamlessly with the new, a place where tradition dances hand in hand alongside innovation. The Carmel Market most clearly presents this harmonious combination, and to experience the essence of the first Hebrew city there is nothing better than walking the market's corridors, tasting its delicacies, listening to its stories and above all absorbing its lively atmosphere. The shouts, the commotion, the rush and the colors in the market tell us the story of the city of Tel Aviv - bold, colorful and chaotic.
The Carmel Market tour offers exactly that - a journey that is not only about food, but explores the soul of the city you are visiting. So the next time you find yourself in the bustling city, take two hours and go experience the market in an authentic, exciting and wonderful way.
