11 Food & Drink Experiences in Israel Worth Booking

1.Carmel Market Tasting Tour – LocaLocal

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

Join local guide Tal for a three-hour walking food tour through Kerem HaTeimanim and Carmel Market. You’ll stop at 8 to 10 restaurants and stalls for generous tastings, drinks, history, and introductions to family-run food businesses. The tour starts at 11:00 AM and replaces lunch.

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming, as were the locals. The food was amazing and abundant. I highly recommend this tour. We’re planning on repeating this tour again when we come back”

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2.Tel Aviv Food Tour of the Carmel Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $99

Meet at Kaufmann Street at 12:30 pm for a two-hour guided food walk through Carmel Market. Sample market specialties, pastries, spices, produce, and local dishes while learning how the market works. The group can reach 25 people, and the tour ends inside Carmel Market near public transit.

“We waited for over 20 minutes at our meeting point for the tour guide to show up. I tried to message and call the tour provider several times, with no success. We gave up and began walking to the destination as we had limited time. The guiRead more”

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3.Carmel Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $78

Meet at Gedera Street for a two-hour walk through Carmel Market with a local guide, possibly including Zita, and sample four foods, one drink, and dessert. You’ll hear market stories, visit specialty shops and alleyways, and see both traditional stalls and newer food spots. Groups are capped at 15.

“My tour guide, Zita was knowledgable, friendly, and professional. The good was awesome. Highly recommend!!!”

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4.Mahane Yehuda Market food tour jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $99

Join Orit for a 2.5-hour walk through Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market, with about ten tastings covering hummus, falafel, shawarma, kubbeh, hachapuri, arak, coffee, sweets, and more. The small group, capped at 12 people, combines food, market culture, and an introduction to Israeli culinary traditions.

“I have been to Israel a few times. The energy, knowledge, compassion, and her sense of timing Orit offers as a guide is simply a gift. We were with a large group. Ages were 30-70 years old. Her ability to meet the needs of each and every onRead more”

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5.Carmel Market Food Tasting Tour “Shuk Hacarmel”

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

Explore Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market with an English-speaking guide, meeting family-run vendors and tasting malawach, falafel, hummus, sabich, shredded beef in pita, halva, and baklava. The route covers about 1.2 kilometers and offers a lively look at Yemenite, Middle Eastern, North African, European, and Mediterranean food traditions.

“Our guide Alina was nice. She was a bit late. Lasted less than an hour. Supposed to be at least 90 minutes and the tour was in English and she had difficulty speaking the language. Also, she talked about the history of the Religiom and Jewish people and some of it was what we learned in grade school. We are hoping to get some compensation from you.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $539

Start from Tel Aviv at 7:00 am for a private, full-day Golan Heights adventure with GoKEDEM. Ride in a four-wheel vehicle, visit Mount Bental, Susita, Gamla, Nimrod Fortress, Oz 77, and a winery, with breakfast, lunch, hotel transfers, and a guide such as Kodi included.

“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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7.Levinsky Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $78

Meet your guide at Merkhavya Street for a two-hour walk through Tel Aviv’s Levinsky Market. You’ll hear the market’s story, visit six long-running shops, and taste spices, cheeses, burekas, fish, and other local treats. Guides may include Shai, Roey, 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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8.Urban Walking & Food Tour in Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Join guide Menno for a five-hour private walk through central Tel Aviv. You’ll trace the city’s founding along Rothschild Boulevard, see Bauhaus architecture, explore Neve Tzedek, and finish with food tastings around Carmel Market and Kerem HaTeimanim. Lunch and drinks cost about $40 per person.

“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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9.Carmel Market Food Tasting Tour “Shuk Hacarmel”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $79

Join a licensed local guide, including Montana, for a two-hour walk through Carmel Market and Kerem HaTeimanim. Tastings include Yemenite malawach, falafel, hummus, olives, sabich, bread, spices, halva, and baklava. The food equals a substantial lunch, and the group is limited to 15 people.

“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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10.Jaffa Flea Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $78

Spend about two hours in Jaffa’s historic flea market with a guide such as Ohad or Shai. You’ll taste four snacks, one drink, and one dessert, while learning how Turkish, North African, Balkan, and Eastern European cooking shaped the market. The group is limited to 10 people and returns to the starting point.

“We highly recommend taking a culinary tour in Jaffa.”

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11.Food & Drink Private Guided Tour in Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $85

You’ll spend about three hours with a private guide at Carmel Market, tasting bourekas, Yemenite pastries, falafel, fish, and other Israeli and Middle Eastern foods. The tour also includes handcrafted cocktails, market stories, vendor encounters, and local tips. It begins and ends at Hillel ha-Zaken Street 16.

“I can't say enough about Explore Tel Aviv Tours! The Carmel Market tour was a highlight of my trip. From the moment we started, it was clear that this experience was something special. Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also incrediblRead more”

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