The Carmel market has been around since the 1920s and has expanded over time: nowadays the vendors sell a wide range of products. Make your way through the crowded streets of Carmel Market, stop at interesting stalls enjoy aromas and colors and get to sample some of the most popular and traditional market foods.
The market has become a foodie destination, with many artisan food stalls and small eateries. The variety of food on sale in the Carmel market is a testament to the diverse ethnic groups that have settled in Israel and brought with them traditional food.Try the rich Georgian comfort food, the artisan cheeses, the homemade hummus and a traditional burrika. Originally from North Africa, burrika is a thin pastry filled with egg and potato or other fillings and quickly deep-fried. Yum!
You will then stop at Uzi Eli’s unusual juice stall. For more than two decades Uzi (also known as the Etrog Man) has been serving up weird and wonderful juice concoctions. Customers tell him their ailment-whether it is physical, mental, or just a broken heart. And he mixes up a remedy from herbs, spices, fruits, and plants. Everything is fresh, prepared on the spot and natural. On the tasting tour, you will also get to try a local dessert.
Know in advance:
Experience the Carmel market as a local. Learn about the market’s history and culture. Enjoy the colorful market stalls packed with fresh fruit and vegetables, large sacks of aromatic spices and unusual ingredients used in Middle Eastern cuisine. Discover the diverse culinary traditions and ethnic cuisines that make up Israel’s melting pot of flavors
Meet your guide at HaCarmel Street 22. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start of the experience.