MARKET TOURS · WORLDWIDE
The stalls worth your morning.
The 15 most popular market tours we have reviewed, from the Tsukiji fish stalls to the souks of Marrakech. Morning market walks, bazaar wanders and market-to-table cooking classes, all in one place.
Tsukiji food walk with market history and chef-style seafood tastings, ending with sushi or a seafood bowl in about 3 hours.
Most Popular“Really great tour from Mitch! Been to Tsukiji a few times prior but found a few new spots thanks to him. My friends who were in Japan for the first time also enjoyed. Highly recommend!”
Phuket Thai cooking class with optional Mae Somchit market tour, make curry paste from scratch, cook classic dishes, eat fresh, get recipes.
“Fun activity. A lot of food so pace yourself. Good food tho. Fun times! And you get the recipes at the end so that’s nice.”
A guided Tsukiji Fish Market food walk with a temple stop and choose-your-own bites, small group pacing, and plenty of fresh seafood.
“This is a walking tour among the many shops and street food counters at the outside of the fish market. You need about 10,000 Japan Yen as they take cash for any sample food you order. The whole experience is tasting food. If you are lookiRead more”
Taste of Testaccio in Rome: small-group street food, market bruschetta, Roman pastas, and gelato, plus the Egyptian pyramid.
“Valentina gave an amazing food tour of Testaccio. We loved the neighborhood, restaurants and especially the market. We all would have loved to explore that part a bit more! She is very knowledgeable and gave us terrific insights into Roman food and culture.”
Shop for spices in Marrakech’s Old Souk, cook a full meal with Chef Khmisa, and learn Moroccan tea rituals and tagine techniques.
“The cooking class itself was a great experience and the food was delicious. However, we were told that we didn't need to take notes as the recipes would be sent out after the class, which never eventuated, even after two messages to reminding about it.”
Tsukiji Tokyo sushi class: fish disassembly demo, learn nigiri and rolled sushi with a pro chef, then eat your handmade lunch.
“Amazing! Ishi and AJ were sensational as well as the rest of the staff. My family and I had a great time with them and learned a new skill we will use at home :)”
Shop Mangwon Market with a local chef, cook four Korean favorites at home, then enjoy a hanjeongsik feast with makgeolli.
“Junghee is one of the most charming people I’ve ever met in my travels. She’s fun and endlessly curious about the travel journeys of all the attendees. She made the cooking super simple, taught us lots of Korean phrases, and shared lots of details about life in Seoul. Amazing tour.”
Cook a 3-course French lunch with wine in a small-group class, with an optional Latin Quarter market and cheese tastings.
“I highly recommend this experience. The environment is absolutely charming and the facilities are top notch. Our chef/instructor was amazing! From the farmers market visit to the the preparation and the cooking to the final course of our meal, Chef Luc was engaging, professional, funny, and extremely efficient. I will definitely schedule another session when…”
Ubud cooking class with transfers and optional morning market visit. Small group hands-on cooking, Balinese dishes, and a shared meal.
“it was such an amazing experience. we were a group of 7 and the trainer took his time to explain everything. everyone got the chance of doing something, from cutting and mixig spices to cooking. Another plus point is that he was prepared also for people with various allergies and intolarances and he provided options…”
Eat like a Venetian with a local guide at Rialto Market, tasting cicchetti and regional sweets on a 2.5-hour walking tour.
“Great introduction to Venice food. Loved all the different stops. Tone was very informative and organized. He worked well with the food vendors and also moved our group around smoothly and efficiently.”
Walk Tokyo’s Tsukiji outer market, then learn nigiri from a pro chef and eat your sushi for lunch in about 4 hours.
“It was fun to tour the market. Or guide pointed out interesting shops & told us about some of the history of the fish market. The sushi making class was fun & especially enjoyed the information that was shared. The sushi sensai showed us how he debones fish & was skilled at it. The only…”
Hands-on Seville cooking class at Triana Market: tour stalls, cook 3-course lunch with paella and sangria, and take home recipes.
“My mother and I had the best time at this cooking class in the Triana Market during our stay in Seville! Our chef was amazing, super friendly and had a good sense of humor. We learned how to make a traditional Andalusian soup, side dish and paella- all so delicious! Highly recommend if you’re looking…”
Shop Valencia’s Central Market, cook classic paella with an English chef, then eat tapas, wine, and dessert. 4 hours, $82.
“Daniel did an excellent job explaining how to make the Paella including some history about the meal and the area. The tapas and drinks were also great along with the setting.”
Small-group Puerto Vallarta cooking class with Chef Enrique: market shopping, fresh tortillas, classic regional dishes, plus tequila tasting.
“Outstanding market and cooking experience. One of the best tours we have had in. Puerto Vallarta. The chef., Enrique was amazing. And his home and assistance and lovely wife were so pleasant. Would recommend this tour to anyone”
Guided Tsukiji street-food walk with a fish-cutting show, temple visit, and market atmosphere. Small group, wheelchair-friendly.
“Wasn’t for me. Just was a very unorganized and hectic, the temple tour didn’t add a ton of value. Skipped a few stalls because it was too busy. I would really recommend saving your money and just walking the market. Nothing in the tour was worth the money of the guide.”
The stalls, souks and market halls of every city we cover.
