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15 Farmers Market Tours Worth Flying For

195 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Produce markets are where a region tells you what it actually grows. The 15 below visit working farmers markets with a cook or a grower, priced and timed, with the seasons that change what is on the table.

Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Meaning CSR Impact - Cooking Vietnamese dishes in a garden villa
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Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Meaning CSR Impact

1.Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Meaning CSR Impact

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,147 reviews · from $39Our pick

Start with hotel pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, then shop for ingredients at a local market before cooking spring rolls, bun cha, noodles, salads, and vegetables at Rose Kitchen’s garden villa. Guides such as Maxie, Alex, Aroma, and Simon lead the class. Vegetarian options, recipes, lunch or dinner, and CSR support are included.

“Very fun way of learning to make local cuisine! They even send you the recipes after to simplify making it at home.”

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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence - Cooking four Tuscan courses by hand
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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

2.Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,831 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Meet Luca or another Walkabout Florence Tours guide in central Florence for a market visit, tastings, and a 20-minute minibus ride to a Tuscan farmhouse. With chefs such as Erika, you’ll make pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, potatoes, and tiramisu, then eat your four-course meal with wine.

“Luca and Erika were both amazing and funny. We had a lot of fun and would boom this tour again for a different dish”

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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

3.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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Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking - Meeting up in central Hoi An
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Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

4.Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,660 reviews · from $28

Spend about 4.5 hours with guides such as Hai, Lily, Ly, or Phuong, shopping at Hoi An Market, riding a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s nipa palms, trying net fishing, and cooking four Vietnamese courses. The small-group class includes a drink, water, plenty of food, recipes, and a ride back to central Hoi An.

“It was laid back, fun, and overall a really good time. The chef/guide LyLy was great and funny. The group we were with was also good. The food was delicious and easy to make. Fun and delicious experience.”

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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

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

6.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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Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking) - Cooking four Vietnamese dishes with Tram or Sonny
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Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

7.Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,323 reviews · from $28

Spend about 4.5 hours with a local chef such as Tram or Sonny, shopping for ingredients at a Hoi An market, rowing through Bay Mau Coconut Forest, trying to catch crabs, and preparing a Vietnamese meal. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An, recipe cards, safety gear, and a group of up to 11 are included.

“Tram is an amazing chef and instructor. The food we prepared was delicious. I certainly enjoyed the whole experience including shopping in the market for fresh ingredients as well as the coconut boat experience”

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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

8.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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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - The cooking lesson: what you actually learn
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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

9.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet at MYR Hotel Palau Vallier for a small-group class led by Sea Saffron hosts such as Daniel, Victor, Reyes, or Belen. Shop for ingredients at Central Market, cook paella step by step, and share tapas, wine, and lunch. Market entry depends on the day.

“Meaghan offered an informative , fun and upbeat experience for all. She provided historical in along the way in our trek to and through the Mercado Central and offered helpful input and guidance throughout the cooking class experience. She was attentive, informative, fun and not pushy or off-putting in any way. We had a group of 19 and she facilitated our connecting and enjoying the experience as a group. And, the vino y paella were delicious! Fantastic experience and highly recommend!”

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Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour - The chef’s advice is more useful than a basic food crawl
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Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

10.Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 847 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Spend two fast-paced hours at Pike Place Market with a chef guide such as Will, Noah, or Robert. Visit nine food stops, taste seafood, tacos, cheese, gelato, truffles, cherries, and other local bites, hear market stories, and receive a 10% discount card for selected vendors. Expect hills, stairs, limited seating, and samples rather than a full restaurant meal.

“Will was an excellent tour guide and we had lots of fantastic food.”

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Old Dubai tour: Local Market, Tasting, Dubai creek with Abra ride - Starting beside the creek at Al Seef
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Old Dubai tour: Local Market, Tasting, Dubai creek with Abra ride

11.Old Dubai tour: Local Market, Tasting, Dubai creek with Abra ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 834 reviews · from $22Best value

Start near Al Fahidi and walk through Al Seef, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, the Coins Museum, Bur Dubai Mosque, Old Souk, and Dubai Creek. Your guide, often Hichem, Mahmoud, Abdullah, or Azzem, explains Dubai’s past before the oil boom. Finish with an abra crossing and time at the Spice and Gold Souks. Museum access can vary.

“Our tour guide, Hichem, was very knowledgeable and gave a good overview of the Arabic history and culture. Enjoyed the architecture and visiting inside the homes in the old district - it was also a nice break from the heat.”

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Phuket: Half Day Easy Thai Cooking Class & Local Market Tour - From the garden to your chopping board
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Phuket: Half Day Easy Thai Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

12.Half Day Easy Thai Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 725 reviews · 4 hours · from $68

Join Tik, Rosa, or another English-speaking instructor for a four-hour Thai cooking class in a local kitchen. You’ll visit a market, taste unfamiliar ingredients, pick herbs from the kitchen garden, and prepare several dishes that change by day. Hotel pickup covers many Phuket areas, and the class is limited to 10 people.

“Absolutely worth our time and money! We left with our tummies full! Just do it!”

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Cancun Street Food Tour with Food Stalls, Local Market and Murals - Yucatecan food at Lonchería El Pocito
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Cancun Street Food Tour with Food Stalls, Local Market and Murals

13.Cancun Street Food Tour with Food Stalls, Local Market and Murals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 723 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64

Spend about three and a half hours tasting carnitas, Mexico City-style tamales, barbacoa, Yucatecan salbutes and handmade paletas around Cancun. Guides such as Adrian, Sasha, G, and Navarro explain the food and local life while drivers handle hotel pickup in an air-conditioned van. You will also visit Mercado 23 and photograph neighborhood murals.

“Great experience, safe, and the market people don’t harass you. The guide and driver went out of their way to get us local beverages to try. I asked if they have PayPal and tipped through that since I used my cash at the market”

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Valencia: Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour - Central Market and the morning choice
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Valencia: Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

14.Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Meet near Plaza de la Virgen, walk with your English-speaking guide through Central Market, then cook paella at your own station with a professional chef such as Daniel, Reyes, or Victor. The class includes tapas, several wines, dessert, and a shared meal. Evening and Sunday sessions skip the market.

“It was a wonderful activity both as a culinary experience and as a way to meet new people. The tapas and wine pairings offered during the event were excellent. The group dynamic was so good we ended up hanging out after the event. I did this activity with my husband and fully recommend it to anyone interested.”

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Chiang Mai: Evening Cooking Class and Local Market Visit - Shopping for herbs and vegetables in Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Evening Cooking Class and Local Market Visit

15.Evening Cooking Class and Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 648 reviews · 5 hours · from $28

Join Galangal Cooking Studio for a five-hour evening class with hotel pickup in central Chiang Mai. With instructors such as New, Aoy, and Oi, you will visit a local market and organic garden, choose dishes from several Thai food categories, prepare your own curry paste, and eat what you cook. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options are available.

“I had heaps of fun and the the best instructor to show and teach me about Thai cooking. Highly recommend this activity.”

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Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking) - Shopping for ingredients at Hoi An’s local market
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Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking)

17★ 5.0Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking)From $29567 reviews

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