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Host: Shira

Jerusalem, Israel

USD
$54-$62 per person

Food Tour in Jerusalem with a local

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 the 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.

Food tour: (3-10 guests) Food Tour in Jerusalem, on this tour of Jerusalem, discover the city's diverse ethnic and religious communities through their bread. Meet Shira at Davidaka Square (right next to the Machane Yehuda market), and together, you will venture into Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods, visit Damascus Gate and explore some of Machane Yehuda market's best bakeries and breads. While these very different quarters are close to each other, this ~3 hour tour does involve some walking so make sure to wear comfortable shoes. You will be sampling baked goods, such as challa (braided bread), rugelach (pastry), Jerusalem bagel and pita bread! Please note that since you will be visiting religious neighborhoods with dress codes, it is important to wear attire that covers your elbows and knees. It is also recommended that guests refrain from wearing bold colors or tight clothing.

Friday is a "short day" in Israel meaning shops and businesses close at midday and so Shira only offers the tour only in the morning.

Languages spoken: English, Hebrew

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Shira

$54-$62 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 3-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $62 $54
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 3-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $62 $54
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 10:30am-1:30pm

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 the 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.

Food tour: (3-10 guests) Food Tour in Jerusalem, on this tour of Jerusalem, discover the city's diverse ethnic and religious communities through their bread. Meet Shira at Davidaka Square (right next to the Machane Yehuda market), and together, you will venture into Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods, visit Damascus Gate and explore some of Machane Yehuda market's best bakeries and breads. While these very different quarters are close to each other, this ~3 hour tour does involve some walking so make sure to wear comfortable shoes. You will be sampling baked goods, such as challa (braided bread), rugelach (pastry), Jerusalem bagel and pita bread! Please note that since you will be visiting religious neighborhoods with dress codes, it is important to wear attire that covers your elbows and knees. It is also recommended that guests refrain from wearing bold colors or tight clothing.

Friday is a "short day" in Israel meaning shops and businesses close at midday and so Shira only offers the tour only in the morning.

Languages spoken: English, Hebrew

Pricing (per person)*
1 person 3-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $62 $54
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 3-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $62 $54
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 10:30am-1:30pm
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