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Host: Shira

Tel Aviv, Israel

USD
$54-$70 per person

Guided tour of Carmel Market in Tel Aviv with a native

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Shira

Shira is a Jerusalem-born, Tel Aviv-based baker, gastronome, photographer, travel lover, and alumna of the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy, where she obtained a masters in gastronomy and food culture. Born to an American mother and Israeli father, Shira's background made the relationship between food, culture and heritage evident (and enjoyed!) in her house. Kubbeh (Iraqi meat dumplings) were as celebrated as bagels with cream cheese and lox! Shira’s father is the family's chief baker, and he passed his love of baking to Shira. Bread, cakes, cookies and pies of all kinds are among Shira’s favorite things to bake and serve. Food has always been Shira’s favorite way to explore and experience new places and cultures, and she is excited to share her local food wisdom and cooking secrets with travelers from around the world!

When asked why she wanted to be a Traveling Spoon host, she said “I believe food stands at the base of our shared experience as human beings, making it the perfect arena to express and explore cultural diversity. It allows you to not only observe but also experience a culture or place, form a deep, positive, almost personal connection with its people, and gain a better understanding of their customs, traditions and values.“

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Market visit: (1-6 guests) Meet Shira for a tour at Tel Aviv's busiest food market, Carmel Market, right in the heart of the culinary capital of Israel. At the market, you can expect to see a bounty of fresh produce, spices, olives, nuts and other local delicacies, as well as bars, restaurants, and street food stands. On this tour, your host Shira will help you navigate this bustling abundance, discuss regional cuisine and ingredients, and introduce you to some of the market's hidden gems. The tour includes small tastings along the way, but it is highly recommended to leave some time to further explore the market's lively surroundings and eateries after the tour (Shira will be happy to assist you with recommendations!)

Please note that the market gets very busy on Fridays, and so Shira offers the tour only in the morning.

Languages spoken: English, Hebrew

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$54-$70 USD

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Market Tour
$70 $62 $54
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Market Tour
$70 $62 $54
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Market Tour
9:00am-11:00am

Meet Shira

Shira is a Jerusalem-born, Tel Aviv-based baker, gastronome, photographer, travel lover, and alumna of the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy, where she obtained a masters in gastronomy and food culture. Born to an American mother and Israeli father, Shira's background made the relationship between food, culture and heritage evident (and enjoyed!) in her house. Kubbeh (Iraqi meat dumplings) were as celebrated as bagels with cream cheese and lox! Shira’s father is the family's chief baker, and he passed his love of baking to Shira. Bread, cakes, cookies and pies of all kinds are among Shira’s favorite things to bake and serve. Food has always been Shira’s favorite way to explore and experience new places and cultures, and she is excited to share her local food wisdom and cooking secrets with travelers from around the world!

When asked why she wanted to be a Traveling Spoon host, she said “I believe food stands at the base of our shared experience as human beings, making it the perfect arena to express and explore cultural diversity. It allows you to not only observe but also experience a culture or place, form a deep, positive, almost personal connection with its people, and gain a better understanding of their customs, traditions and values.“

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Market visit: (1-6 guests) Meet Shira for a tour at Tel Aviv's busiest food market, Carmel Market, right in the heart of the culinary capital of Israel. At the market, you can expect to see a bounty of fresh produce, spices, olives, nuts and other local delicacies, as well as bars, restaurants, and street food stands. On this tour, your host Shira will help you navigate this bustling abundance, discuss regional cuisine and ingredients, and introduce you to some of the market's hidden gems. The tour includes small tastings along the way, but it is highly recommended to leave some time to further explore the market's lively surroundings and eateries after the tour (Shira will be happy to assist you with recommendations!)

Please note that the market gets very busy on Fridays, and so Shira offers the tour only in the morning.

Languages spoken: English, Hebrew

Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Market Tour
$70 $62 $54
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Market Tour
$70 $62 $54
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Market Tour
9:00am-11:00am
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