Tel Aviv: Carmel Market Highlight and Culture Guided Tour Tel Aviv: Food Tasting Tour at Carmel Market
ID: GYG501709-884969
Category:
Country: Israel
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
See the Colors and the Aroma of the Middle East with a Yemenite twist in the Carmel Market, the largest open space market in the Center of Tel Aviv, featuring street vendors, shops & bakeries.
This Carmel Markel tour takes you to the heart of Israel's most modern city, Tel Aviv, exploring the vibrant stalls of its largest open-air market called the Carmel Market (also known as Shuk HaCarmel in Hebrew). The food here is heavily influenced by the Jewish people who came from Yemen.
Walk through the narrow streets of the market and learn about the historic Yemenite quarter.Discover how Israeli cuisine developed throughout the country's history.
The tour stops at vendors that have operated in the markets for generations. Some of these vendors date back over 100 years, predating the formation of Israel.
Over the course of the the tour, you will have the opportunity to see: savor flavorful Yemenite dishes like a traditional malawach sandwich (hummus, salad, egg, tahini & malawach) as well shredded beef in pita; taste some of the freshest falafel. We invite you to purchase tastes of the market as we travel through the narrow streets.
As a constantly evolving marketplace, the tour will also visit the new trendy shops that are helping modernize the neighborhood.
Highlights
- Learn about the outdoor markets and street vendors from your local expert guide
- Interact with local vendors who have been operating for generations
- See flavorful Yemeni dishes like a malawach sandwich and shredded beef in pita
- Watch a traditional making of Drubi Pita
- Discover hidden gems in the historic Yemenite quarter
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Carmel Market covers about 10 city blocks
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- Maximum group size is 15 people
Meet outside the "Hillel ha-Zaken" restaurant on the corner of the Carmel Market and Allenby St.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
