4 recommended food tours
in Tel Aviv

Recommended food tours in Tel Aviv

One of the best ways to experience this culinary richness is to join a culinary tour or trip in Israel, an activity that has become very popular in recent years. To ensure that it will be both satisfying and enjoyable, it is worth looking for a recommended culinary tour with an interesting and original program and excellent reviews.

There is no doubt that Tel Aviv is Israel's culinary capital, with the most interesting variety of markets, restaurants, and legendary and contemporary eateries. Here are some of the most recommended tours to join:

1. Carmel Market and Yemenite Quarter – From pita bread with hummus to chef-made pita bread

The Carmel Market is one of Israel's oldest and most famous food markets. A tour of the market offers a glimpse into the history and culture of the heart of Tel Aviv, along with a taste of a variety of local dishes, fascinating stories, and an introduction to the market's food vendors. The Carmel Market is adjacent to the revitalized Kerem HaTeymanim neighborhood, which offers a mix of old and new, traditional cuisine and modern dishes. Among the delicacies worth tasting on the tour are Yemeni lachuch, grape leaves, and pickled olives; hummus considered the best in the area; chef-made pitas with surprising toppings; special spices and breads; and more. It is worth choosing a tour that also offers local beverages and Israeli wines from good wineries.

2. Levinsky Market – The most delicious pedestrian street in town

Levinsky Market, a lively pedestrian street in southern Tel Aviv, offers a unique culinary experience that differs from that of the city center. A successful tour of this small but diverse market will include tastings of delicacies at local delis; sampling Levinsky's oldest bourekas; sampling spices and nuts from renowned merchants; the city's finest hummus; and, of course, exquisite sweets. All this is combined with fascinating encounters with market vendors, stories about the market's history and the immigrant communities that established it, and an abundance of fine Israeli wine.

3. Tikva Market – Yemen, Iraq, and Tel Aviv on one plate

This is no ordinary market, but the beating heart of the Hatikva neighborhood – a place with a rich history, diverse cultures, and a unique atmosphere. It offers a combination of traditional food, fragrant spices, and homemade baked goods, alongside new eateries offering contemporary local dishes. It is a colorful and lively market where you can meet merchants and neighborhood residents, hear their stories, and, of course, taste the freshest and most delicious produce. A tour of the Hatikva Market usually includes sampling all kinds of Yemeni pastries, special fresh juices, unrivaled water borek, excellent Iraqi kubbeh, Persian faloodeh dessert, and other delicacies. Here, too, it is always best to choose tours that also offer quality Israeli alcohol.

4. Jaffa and the Flea Market – Picturesque alleys and photogenic eateries

Old Jaffa and the Flea Market area offer a fascinating mix of traditional Bulgarian cuisine and young boutique beer, iconic juice stands and authentic Arabic kanafeh. The famous Jaffa Port has brought culinary influences from all over the world to Jaffa, alongside the long-standing local cuisine that is here to stay. On a Jaffa food tour, you can eat the famous Bulgarian borek from the immigrant neighborhood of "Little Bulgaria"; visit the best delis and nut shops in the area; set the table at a trendy and photogenic bar-restaurant; taste the irresistible prasa meatballs; and drink JAFFA orange juice alongside local boutique wines.

Giraffe – The most delicious tours Tel Aviv has to offer

If you are looking for a Tel Aviv food tour, you can stop here. At Giraffe, we specialize in exciting culinary tours for hungry people, born out of a love for people, stories, and the history of the city's most delicious markets. Through them, you will get to know the hidden corners and trendiest places the city has to offer, and taste the best dishes, products, and fine street food the market has to offer. 

Whether it's the Carmel Market or Hatikva, Levinsky Market or beloved Jaffa, all of our tours are led by experienced guides with a passion for food and the stories behind it. They can be tailored to kosher, vegan, and gluten-free diets, and are even environmentally friendly. You are welcome to join us. Take a peek at the content of each tour Choose the one that whets your appetite the most, so you're sure to arrive hungry. If you have any further questions, you are always welcome to call us at 053-7627700.