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“A bit difficult to understand but quite informative. The Tsukiji market is definitely a must see. It is a good way to visit that area and learn more than simply by wandering around on your own.”
Phuket Thai cooking class with optional Mae Somchit market tour, make curry paste from scratch, cook classic dishes, eat fresh, get recipes.
“Gigi, VJ and team were fabulous hosts Explaining clearly all the steps, what we could substitute at home if we couldn’t find authentic fresh ingredients. Everything was so smooth - hotel pick up/drop off and cooking experience. Definitely do Read more”
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.
“Awesome! This is our second time taking this tour, the first being in 2013. We wanted to share this experience with our kids and it was well worth it. Highly recommend!”
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.
“SO FUN! I hadn't tried too much sushi before this trip, but I loved learning about different types of sushi, its history in Japanese culture, and how to make it in this class. The sushi master was so sweet and helpful. He got a good chuckle out of our efforts to copy his work! Yugo,…”
Cook a 3-course French lunch with wine in a small-group class, with an optional Latin Quarter market and cheese tastings.
“Worth every penny. If you’re on the fence about doing this cooking class, let this review alleviate any concerns. This was hands down one of the best activities that we did in Paris and one of the best cooking classes I’ve ever taken (and that’s said by someone who always takes cooking classes when they…”
Shop Mangwon Market with a local chef, cook four Korean favorites at home, then enjoy a hanjeongsik feast with makgeolli.
“My husband and I accidentally had a private class since no one else booked that day, and it was so much fun! We learned so much about different ingredients that are in season and the history of why certain ingredients were used in thRead more”
Ubud cooking class with transfers and optional morning market visit. Small group hands-on cooking, Balinese dishes, and a shared meal.
“Excellent experience. We attended with our teenage children and we all had an amazing time. Host is amazing and they cater for dietary requirements. Thank you Canting Bali cooking classes.”
Eat like a Venetian with a local guide at Rialto Market, tasting cicchetti and regional sweets on a 2.5-hour walking tour.
“Denys was incredible! He was so warm and thoughtful throughout the tour. There were some people in the group with some challenging food preferences and he found something everywhere for them and pivoted with all the requests. He was funny and engaging. The food itself was excellent and a great introduction to cicchetti (Venetian tapas)…”
Walk Tokyo’s Tsukiji outer market, then learn nigiri from a pro chef and eat your sushi for lunch in about 4 hours.
“The market tour was fine. Our guide was very nice and very knowledgeable.. But, in retrospect we should have booked a tour that included tastings, although we were able to purchase food from any of the stalls. The timeframe was too long aRead more”
Hands-on Seville cooking class at Triana Market: tour stalls, cook 3-course lunch with paella and sangria, and take home recipes.
“So much fun. Great way to get to know fellow travelers, and the chef and all employees were knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. One of the best activities I’ve ever done on a trip.”
Shop Valencia’s Central Market, cook classic paella with an English chef, then eat tapas, wine, and dessert. 4 hours, $82.
“Highly recommend! Victor was very friendly and provided a great experience”
Small-group Puerto Vallarta cooking class with Chef Enrique: market shopping, fresh tortillas, classic regional dishes, plus tequila tasting.
“Very fun experience from start to finish. Thanks for the great hospitality and fun cooking experience.”
Guided Tsukiji street-food walk with a fish-cutting show, temple visit, and market atmosphere. Small group, wheelchair-friendly.
“It was good but too crowded close to New year and our tour guide didn't always wait for us. I preferred our promised tour guide.”
The stalls, souks and market halls of every city we cover.
