Visit the Machne Yahuda Market and immerse yourself in the culture and gastronomy of Israel. Enjoy customized stops along the way, sample typical food, and learn the local customs from your guide. With more than a million visitors each year, Machne Yehuda is the most toured market in Israel, and for a good reason. It represents the cultural and culinary variety of Israel in an authentic vibrancy, which creates a mosaic of scents, sounds, and flavors. The stalls and alleyways are interspersed with fascinating stories, which are the foundation of the abundance and grace which characterize the market. Visit hand-picked culinary stops which serve as a full course meal.

Experience the abundance of the "shuk", as you explore the open Mahane Yehuda Market while receiving good food and a lively atmosphere. The tour winds through the colorful streets of the market and the history that shaped it, as the story of the neighborhood and its famed marketplace unfolds.  Throughout your tour, you will have the chance to stop and taste some of the offerings of the most interesting stands of the market. You can speak with the merchants and hear some of the fascinating and fun stories that have become a part of the unique history of the Machane Yehuda community. The tour will also include a short excursion to the nearby Nachlaot neighborhood, where you will hear the unique story of the area. A short break will be held under the famous, and still fruitful, “berry tree”, which is mentioned in Yossi Banai's song. Some of the best bites along the way are: spices, traditional baked goods, Jerusalem-style tahini and halva, health drinks and natural healing products, famous Jerusalem Rogalach, and authentic Jerusalem humus.

Whether you are a couple, a small group, or exploring on your own, you can enjoy the freedom of your own pace. This tasting tour of the Mahane Yehuda market will provide you with vouchers to eat at each destination of guaranteed flavor. Exploring the market independently, though with enough local knowledge to have a wonderful and culturally enriching day out.  The Mahane Yehuda Bite Card is a combination of top tour guides and the most beloved and colorful market vendors working together for you. A single map and punch card that allows you to enjoy the abundance of the market at your own pace.  The card includes: Georgian baked goods, imaruly (savory pastry stuffed with cheese or spinach) or sambusak with hummus/half a sabih (traditional baked goods); chili con carne and a beer chaser, or a choice of 3 dim-sums; a health drink, a cup of fresh health juice; an Angus patty or portobello mushroom a la plancha or a taste of hummus; kubbeh soup or stuffed vegetables (moroccan cigar, kubbeh and stuffed grape leaf or red kubbeh soup; a taste of unique ice-cream or cortado, espresso, or fresh mint tea. 

Graffiti and street art are a global phenomenon - every city has its unique creations - by the artists who live in it, are affected by it and get inspired by it. And Jerusalem - as we all now - is the definition of inspiration. Jerusalem has a special place in our hearts- we know it as a religious center of the world, and as Israel’s political and national capital. It has a historical and cultural value for Israelis and people all over the world. But besides it being the Holy City, it is also a modern one, and the fascinating world of graffiti and street art is an inseparable part of it. We invite you to a colorful, informative and surprising tour in the streets and alleys of modern Jerusalem - from Machne Yehuda Market to the magical Nachlaot neighborhood and city center. We’ll hear about the street and graffiti artists that left their marks on the city walls.

Join this guided tour in Jerusalem, known as the Holy Land. Stroll around the Old town and discover hidden gems that appear around every corner. Visit the Western Wall, Temple Mount, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Start your trip with a pickup, sit back, and relax as you drive to Jaffa Gate. Your guide will tell interesting facts as you drive by. Pass the remains of the Roman Cardo in the ancient heart of the city and see the Hurva Synagogue. Enjoy scenic views from the viewpoint and see some of the world’s most important religious sites. Overlook Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock, Al Aqsa Mosque, and the famous Mount of Olives in the background. From here, head onwards to the thousands of years old Western Wall, walk along the Via Dolorosa and pay a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre before discovering the exotic smells and treasures of the vibrant Old City Bazaar. Your last stop of the day is at Mahane Yehuda market, which is filled with colorful vendors selling food, clothes, vegetables, and fruit. You have some time to grab lunch if you like. Be sure to take photos of this colorful market which is full of murals and cool street art. Finish your trip with a transfer back to Tel Aviv in the afternoon.

Join the Best of Jerusalem Day Tour for the easiest and most comprehensive way to discover this magical city for a competitive price. You will explore ancient Jerusalem’s Old City, in addition to the modern, vibrant, metropolis of today. Our Jerusalem Day Tour visits the highlights within the walls of the Old City, including the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It also takes you to modern Jerusalem to understand the complex social makeup of this bustling metropolis. See the Municipality Complex, and soak in the atmosphere on lively Jaffa street en route to the world-famous Machane Yehuda Market, where locals and tourists from all over the world all come together to soak up the flavours and scents of everything this famous market has to offer.