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Where to Eat a Market: the 15 Best Food Tours

442 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Market halls are the cheapest good meal in most cities. These 15 tours walk the stalls and order for you, priced by how much food is included and timed around when the traders are still there.

Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour - Starting at Al Seef beside Dubai Creek
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Dubai: Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

1.Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,816 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Walk Al Seef, Al Fahidi, and Al Bastakiya with a local guide, taste Arabic coffee, dates, shawarma, falafel, and juice, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to the Spice and Gold Souks. Guides such as Hamza, Seef, Francis, and Ramadan are praised for clear cultural insight, shopping advice, and friendly humor.

“We had an amazing tour of Old Dubai yesterday. Our guide Seef was fantastic, so knowledgeable and funny and insightful! We had an amazing time and we would 110% recommend this tour - a must experience in Dubai!”

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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride - Walking Through Al Seef and Al Fahidi
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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

2.Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7,170 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $9

Spend 3 to 4 hours tracing Old Dubai with a guide through Al Fahidi, Al Seef, the Gold Souk, and Spice Souk. You’ll visit an Emirati heritage house, taste Arabic coffee and dates, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and, with the Premium option, sample shawarma, falafel, luqaimat, camel milk ice cream, and more. Guides include Ahmed, Khan, Hossam, Mustafa, and Zeeshan.

“Ahmed demonstrated outstanding commitment throughout the tour, consistently going above and beyond expectations. His dedication, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile ensured an excellent experience from start to finish. He remained fully engaged until the very end, making the journey both memorable and seamless. He spent extra minutes without hesitating. A really big kudos to this guy”

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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour - Wat Prayurawongsawat and Bangkok’s quiet temple hour
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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

3.Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,752 reviews · from $79Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at Krung Thonburi BTS Station for a four-hour tuk-tuk tour through Bangkok after dark. Sample market snacks, visit Wat Prayurawongsawat, walk the 24-hour flower market, eat dinner, see the Grand Palace and Giant Swing, and finish with dessert in Chinatown. Guides such as Sasa, Kevin, Tony, and P are known for warm, engaging hosting.

“Tony was wonderful! He made sure to make us feel comfortable and welcome. Loved his sense of humor and range of knowledge about Bangkok. Jack, our driver was fun and used music to bridge the language gap, he may have been the most fun part of the experience! Only thing I would change is the meeting point, was difficult to find if you’re not arriving by train; but Tony waited for us in spite of our late arrival. I wish they didn’t make the tuk tuk drivers sing the city name song, was awkward for them and us.”

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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market - Pike Place Market: start with the big picture
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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

4.Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,733 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73

Join a chef guide, such as Will, Sylas, Scott, Eric, or Noah, for a two-hour walk through Pike Place Market. You’ll sample food at about nine vendors, skip the chowder line, see where chefs shop, and finish with a discount card. Routes vary, and some stops are not included every time.

“We really enjoyed learning about the history of pike place market while tasting hidden gems that we would never know about on our own! Our tour guide, Sylas, was very informative and personable. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and it made an impression on our kids (aged 13 & 15).”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - Finding your way through the outer market
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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

5.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,184 reviews · from $99

Meet at Tsukiji Honganji Temple for a three-hour food walk through Tokyo’s outer market. Your guide leads you to seafood stalls, kitchen shops, and tasting stops featuring dashi, fish cakes, Wagyu, fruit, and either sushi or a seafood bowl. Expect plenty of walking, a maximum of 20 people, and no accommodation for fish-free or special diets.

“So glad we did this tour! The Tsukiji Fish market is a little overwhelming so it's very helpful to have a guide. Our guide, Shibuya, was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food we tasted was AMAZING. Highly recommended!”

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Bangkok: Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk - Wat Prayoon gives the evening a quiet pause
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Bangkok: Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

6.Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,371 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend four hours exploring Bangkok after dark by tuk tuk with an English-speaking guide such as Sasa, P, Kung, or Kevin. Stop for market snacks, pad Thai, dessert, Wat Prayoon, Chinatown, and the Flower Market. Food, drinks, transport, insurance, and fixed-distance drop-off are included.

“Brilliant tour really well organised. Kevin our guide was great we learned lots of interesting facts, had loads of lovely food and lots of fun!”

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London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes - Fish and chips, with a useful lesson in chips
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London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes

7.London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113

Spend about three hours walking from London Bridge through Borough Market with a local guide such as Chris, Gary, or Billie. You will sample a bacon and egg bap, sausage roll, fish and chips, British cheeses, dessert, drinks, and a secret dish. Groups are limited to 12, and a Soho option may also be available.

“Just done the Soho food tour with Billie as our tour guide and she did an amazing job - so enthusiastic and knowledgeable whilst getting us seemlessly from one stop to the next. Thoroughly recommend it and a big thanks to Billie for a wonderful time and great food choices!”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour - Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple: an unusual first stop
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

8.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,724 reviews · from $30

Spend two hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Rie, Haydn, Minori, or Jim around Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, Tsukiji Fish Market, and Tsukiji Jogai Market. You choose and pay for your own food, from sushi and sea urchin to omelets and fried fish cakes. Groups are limited to 10.

“Haydn was really nice and knowledgeable about the food, but I was surprised that we went to a temple for the first part of the tour. While interesting, we could have done without the temple part.”

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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour - The market stories are as important as the food
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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

9.Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,696 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Spend about two hours walking Pike Place Market with a licensed Show Me Seattle guide such as Bob, Chip, Lucky, or Woody. Taste eight or more specialties, including chowder, smoked salmon, pastries, gelato, fish fry, and truffle products. You will finish near Bottega Italiana Gelato with a 10% repeat-visit discount card.

“Lucky our tour guide was awesome! He really knows Pikes Market and the shops and restaurants. He definitely knows the history as well. All the food samples were delicious. I highly recommend the tour!”

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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride - Walking Through Al Seef and Al Fahidi
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Dubai: Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

10.Old Town, Souks, Street Food, Guided Tour & Abra Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,664 reviews · from $17

Walk through Al Fahidi with a guide such as Khan, Abdul, or Maaz Khan, stopping for Arabic coffee, dates, luqaimat, and ragag. You’ll visit Al Khayma Heritage House, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and finish at the Spice and Gold Souks. The premium option adds more street food, including shawarma, falafel, and camel milk ice cream.

“Abdul was fantastic, very informative and patient. He was great with the whole group and made our tour perfect. The tour itself was definitely worth it, the contrast between old and new Dubai is huge and worth a visit to the old town..”

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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence - Making pasta from scratch
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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

11.Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,574 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $62

Spend about five hours with a local chef and up to 19 classmates, starting at Florence’s Mercato Centrale. Shop for ingredients, taste olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and other local foods, then make bruschetta, fresh pasta, two sauces, and tiramisu. Federico, Tommaso, Alice, and other chefs lead hands-on classes in English.

“We are so glad that we booked this small group class (9 people) . We had Chef Tommaso, he was excellent!! He kept the group involved and kept us entertained. His assistant was also excellent, ensuring all the needed supplies were available and our work area clean. I would highly recommend this class, it started at 9am and ended at 2pm and we all walked out with a full belly, from our day of cooking.”

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Dubai: Old Town, Street Food, Creek, Souks, & Emirati House - Starting in Al Fahidi and walking toward the Creek
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Dubai: Old Town, Street Food, Creek, Souks, & Emirati House

12.Old Town, Street Food, Creek, Souks, & Emirati House

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,496 reviews · 3 hours · from $6Best value

Spend three hours tracing Old Dubai from Al Seef and Al Fahidi Fort to an Emirati heritage house, Bur Dubai Souk, and the Gold and Spice Souks. Your guide may be Khan, Fesal, Ibrahim, Nasser, or another multilingual local expert. Expect karak tea, samosas, dates, Arabic coffee, camel milk chocolate, and a traditional abra ride.

“Iqbal was a very friendly and good tour guide. He had a lot of knowledge about all the places, he gave us very good tips and always had answers for every question. All in all we had a very good time, gained more knowledge about Dubai and everybody had fun together. Thank you very much Iqbal”

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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More - Starting at Palazzo della Mercanzia
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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

13.Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Bologna with a guide such as Claire, Federica, Caterina, Mattia, or Gabriela. Visit the Quadrilatero market, watch pasta made by hand, compare aged Parmigiano and Modena balsamic, sample local meats, wines, gelato, and a secret dish. The group is capped at 12 people.

“Come really hungry. The food is delicious and plentiful. Caterina is a great tour guide, friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable. We learned so many things about Bologna's contribution to the culinary world.”

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Seoul Street Food Market Tour - Starting near Jongno 5-ga
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Seoul Street Food Market Tour

14.Seoul Street Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,226 reviews · from $73

Spend about two hours tasting Korean market food and drinks with a small group of up to 10 people. Guides such as Juno, Yoon, Tan, Rocky, and Jacob explain each dish, share local stories, teach Korean drinking games, and offer tips for the rest of your Seoul stay. Vegetarian and allergy requests can be arranged in advance.

“Rocky is one of the best tour guides I have ever met in Korea. His English an knowledge is on point and his banter is the same level as a Auzzie, without crossing any lines he gives enough knowledge and information in the tour to really take on more than you need to know”

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Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market - Meeting at indi chocolate at 9 a.m.
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Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

15.Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,154 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

Start at 9 a.m. with a licensed Show Me Seattle guide and explore Pike Place Market before the main crowds arrive. Expect tastings such as smoked salmon, cheddar biscuits, pastries, chocolate, produce, and more, plus stories about vendors and Seattle. Guides may include Lucky, Chip, Bob, Woody, or Jerry. The 12-person limit keeps the walk personal.

“This tour exceeded our expectations! Lucky was our tour guide. He was not only very knowledgeable about the market but also about so many other things. We had several tastings, got lots of history, and met a few of the vendors. Great tour! I highly recommend it.”

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