Culinary Walking Tours

Eat Tel Aviv Safari

~4-5 hours, meeting point at the Jaffa Port ending at the Carmel Market, Tel Aviv

This tour begins at the Jaffa Port and weaves through old Jaffa and Tel Aviv, visiting the different neighborhoods and learning Tel Aviv's history through the lens of food. On this experience we will stop and taste at the country's best hummus spot, sample Arab food shops that have been around throughout Tel Aviv's existence, visit the local outdoor produce market to see and taste what's in season and what the locals are buying, eat at a true "off the beaten path" Yemenite eatery, and enjoy pastries and coffee in Tel Aviv's cafe culture. Through a "classic" walking tour, we get a feel for Tel Aviv's history through foods.

Levinsky Market Safari

~2.5 hours, meeting point in Levinsky Market, Tel Aviv

Israel has a long-standing history as part of the ancient spice route, and Tel Aviv’s modern trends are reliving this importance. The Levinsky market dates back to the 1920s, founded by Balkan immigrants who brought their local flavors with them. The market takes us back eras as many of the family’s next generation are still running the stores. Gourmet restaurant chefs come for fresh spices, dried fruits and store-roasted coffees, as well as olive oils and deli goods. On this tour we will taste throughout the market and meet the owners of the shops - grandfathers and sons working together telling a story of Israel’s ethnic and culinary history.

Eat Jerusalem Market Tasting Tour

~2.5 hours, meeting point in the market, Jerusalem

The market tour of Jerusalem will introduce you to the cornerstone of where ancient and modern meet – in the stalls of the country's largest outdoor market- Machane Yehuda. Taste at Israel’s largest outdoor market where the local chefs and residents shop for farm-fresh produce, olive oils, cheeses, sweets, and top it all of with an ethnic Iraqi meal in an age-old market fresh eatery.

Gourmet - Progressive Lunch/Dinner

~5 hours, meeting/ending point different for each experience, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem

In the past 10 years, Israel’s cuisine has been reaching global levels, and the media features Israeli chefs among the world’s best. This tour will bring you in contact with the country’s best chefs in personal tastings through a multiple course tour of three of Tel Aviv or Jerusalem’s best dining establishments. Enjoy an appetizer, main course and dessert - each in a different restaurant. If desired, each course will be paired with an appropriate Israeli wine. 

Food Photography Safari

~3 hours, meeting/ending point in Central Tel Aviv

Israel's culinary melting pot creates a unique blend of colors, aromas, and flavors. Our Tel Aviv food photography safari will help you capture these experiences in your stomach and "on film". Your images will tempt and tantalize the taste buds of family and friends, and keep the flavors alive long after you have returned home. We begin at a cafe with a short introduction to Israeli food culture and to food photography basics (fit to the client’s level), then together we hit the streets to snap shots and taste fresh produce and artisanal dishes under the guidance of an experienced food photographer. At each station you will receive a set of food photography tips about how to make the most of light, angles, and composition with different types of food. Experience suitable for basic & advanced camera knowledge.