Best of Tel Aviv, Jaffa & Carmel Market Tour: 6 hours

You taste your way through Carmel Market at the end of the day, not at the start.

A six-hour guided tour of Tel Aviv, Jaffa and Carmel Market starting at the Setai Hotel, moving through Old Jaffa's winding alleys and St. Peter's Church, then into central Tel Aviv's Bauhaus neighborhoods and street art, ending with a guided tasting of falafel, kubbeh, malawach and fresh juice at the market. The route adjusts on Saturdays when the market closes, substituting HaMesila Park and Florentin's street art instead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tel Aviv and Jaffa highlights

• Meet guide at Setai Hotel
• Walk Old Jaffa alleys and galleries
• Visit St. Peter’s Church
• View Jaffa Port
• Meet guide at Old Railway Station
• Stroll Park HaMesila and Nahalat Binyamin
• Walk Herzl Street and Rothschild Boulevard
• Taste local dishes at Carmel Market
• Tour ends

The experience

Six hours on foot takes you from the Setai Hotel through Old Jaffa's cobblestone streets, where you'll see St. Peter's Church (built over 130 years ago) and the port tied to the Biblical tale of Jonah and the Whale. Your local guide walks you through the galleries and architecture, explaining the ancient city's traders and merchants as you move through the winding alleys. The route then shifts to central Tel Aviv: the Old Railway Station dating back to 1892, Park HaMesila with its murals and bike paths, Nahalat Binyamin's colorful shops, and the palm-lined Herzl Street and Rothschild Boulevard, where you'll learn about the city's early founders and see Bauhaus landmarks mixed with street art.

The tour ends inside Carmel Market with a guided tasting where you sample iconic dishes (falafel, kubbeh, malawach, fresh pomegranate juice) chosen by what's available that day. Several hours of walking means you'll encounter stairs and uneven ground, particularly in Jaffa's old quarter. On Saturdays, when Carmel Market is closed for Shabbat, the guide reroutes through HaMesila Park and Florentin to show you street art instead, so the structure stays the same even if the final stop changes.

What’s included

• A hand-picked expert tour guide leading the entire route in English.
• food tastings at Carmel Market including falafel, kubbeh, malawach and fresh pomegranate juice.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and ThursdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tourist Israel

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're comfortable with several hours of continuous walking on uneven ground and cobblestone streets, particularly in Jaffa's old quarter. The fixed route and timing mean you'll move at a steady pace through neighborhoods rather than lingering at any single stop, so it suits travelers who want to cover ground and taste the market rather than spend time in one place.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What is St. Peter's Church and why does it matter on this tour?

St. Peter's Church in Old Jaffa dates back over 130 years and is a remarkable landmark you'll visit early in the walk through the historic quarter. Your guide explains its place in the neighborhood's layered history as you move through the ancient streets.

How much walking should I expect, and what's the ground like?

The tour is six hours long with several hours of continuous walking, particularly through Jaffa's cobblestone alleys. You'll encounter stairs and uneven ground, especially in the old quarter, so wear comfortable shoes and let the operator know if you have limited mobility so they can arrange an alternate route.

What happens to the tour when Carmel Market is closed on Saturdays?

On Saturdays and during holidays when the market is closed, the tour follows a slightly adjusted route, cutting through HaMesila Park and Florentin instead to show you street art and nearby stops. The tasting portion may also vary depending on availability or holidays like Passover.

What food do I actually taste at Carmel Market, and is it guaranteed?

The guided tasting includes iconic dishes like falafel, kubbeh, malawach and fresh pomegranate juice, though the exact selection varies based on what vendors have available that day and any holiday closures. Your guide leads you through the tastings as part of the tour's final stop.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point?

You'll meet your guide in front of the Setai Hotel, where the tour begins. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the hotel, though you may also arrive by other means.