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Best Market Food Tours Around the World — Our Top 15

167 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Markets trade early and shut on their own days, which makes the timing more important than the guide. The 15 below cover the great halls and the street markets, with prices and the mornings each one runs.

Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market - Pike Place Market, one bite at a time
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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

1.Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,733 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Spend two hours tasting your way through Pike Place Market with a chef guide and a group of no more than 12. Expect about nine vendor stops, including Pike Place Chowder, Beecher’s cheese, MarketSpice, chocolates, produce, and possible taco or truffle tastings. Routes vary, and some stops are not offered on every tour.

“I’m a foodie and love to do food tours when I travel. This is one of the best! Our guide was Chef Will, aka Gummy Bear! Will’s expertise enriched the tour. All of the food was delicious! The truffle store was favorite.”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - Meeting at Tsukiji Honganji Temple
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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

2.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,184 reviews · from $99

Start at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, then follow a local guide through Tsukiji’s outer market for dashi, tea, fish cakes, omelette, seafood, Wagyu, fruit, and sushi or a seafood bowl. Guides such as Kiyo, Naz, Shoko, and Masa add food and cultural context. Expect crowds, walking, and a fish-focused menu.

“Our tour guide, Take, was full of history and knowledge of the food and culture. Take communicated well and gave a nice variety of different types of food. The food we sampled was really good! My favorite was the squid! I never ate sushi but wanted to be open minded! It was really good, especially the eel. There is a bit of walking, but it was worth it!”

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London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes - British cheese in a historic pub
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London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes

3.London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113

Spend about three hours tasting sausage roll, fish and chips, British cheese, dessert, drinks, and a secret dish around Borough Market. Guides such as Chris, Gary, Jeremy, Billie, and Anna add food history and local stories. Groups are capped at 12, with a private upgrade available.

“Great tour. Had a nice mix of some history and facts about London as well as a tour of a great food place. The food was all very good. Was with a young teen who also enjoyed the tour”

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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour - Savory samples, truffle products, and market buying tips
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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

4.Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,696 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

This two-hour walking tour takes you through Pike Place Market with guides such as Bob, Chip, Lucky, and Woody. You’ll taste 8 or more specialties, including chowder, smoked salmon, pastries, gelato, fish, biscuits, and truffle products, while learning how the market works and where to return for more.

“Bob was great-he shared lots of Seattle history with pictures which I loved! Also the tour was super accommodating to my dietary restrictions and I was still able to enjoy every stop. Great tour and food!”

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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence - From Market Ingredients to Fresh Pasta
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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

5.Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,574 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $62

Start at Florence’s Mercato Centrale with a chef such as Federico, Tommaso, Alice, or Jon. Taste local olive oils, balsamic vinegar, and other artisan foods before making bruschetta, fresh pasta, sauces, and tiramisu. The five-hour class ends with lunch, Chianti, a digital recipe booklet, and a diploma.

“We had such a great time! This was our second time doing this class. Frederico was so fun. He’s was knowledgeable made the class and market visit a great way to spend the day.”

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Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch) - Pontocho adds atmosphere before the food
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Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch)

6.Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,355 reviews · from $68

Spend about three hours walking from Shijo Bridge through Pontocho and Nishiki Tenmangu to Kyoto’s Nishiki Market. A guide such as Yuki, Yusuke, Chie, or Hikaru leads up to six people through seven tastings and a sit-down brunch, with tour photos provided. Expect local food, cultural context, and a crowded market.

“It was disappointing😞. While the tour guide Aina was helpful, pleasant and spoke clearly, the food selections were poor. Tasting tours on other countries go to different restaurants and we get a drink with the food. Meat stick shown in the picture was not even an option. Just a large bazaar food court and we didn’t do that many tasting unless you count rice and a sip of black bean tea. Only two tastings were of a reasonable size. I couldn’t tell you if we got any more than two. The only other tasting were tiny samples given out to everyone stopping by. The brunch was one of three small…”

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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More - Fresh Pasta, Made the Bolognese Way
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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

7.Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Spend 3.5 hours exploring Bologna’s Quadrilatero with an English-speaking guide such as Claire, Federica, Caterina, or Mattia. Taste fresh pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, aged balsamic, local meats, wine, gelato, espresso, and a secret dish while learning how food shapes the city.

“This was an amazing experience! Mattai was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about his city and the history of cuisine in Bologna. We loved every stop we made and he followed us the tour by sending us a list of the places we visited and the food we ate!!! Would 100% recommend this tour.”

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Seoul Street Food Market Tour - Tasting several Korean dishes in one evening
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Seoul Street Food Market Tour

8.Seoul Street Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,226 reviews · from $73

Spend about two hours exploring Seoul’s Gwangjang Market and nearby local food spots with guides such as Juno, Yoon, Tan, Rocky, or Jacob. All food and drinks are included, with Korean dishes, traditional drinks, cultural stories, and drinking games. Vegetarian and allergy requests should be shared ahead of time.

“Super enjoyable experience despite a very cold evening in Seoul! Juno was an awesome guide and we were able to try some new and interesting dishes that we loved.”

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Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market - The tasting stops: a light meal with a local focus
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Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

9.Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,154 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

Start at 9:00 a.m. with a guide such as Lucky, Chip, Bob, or Woody for a two-hour tasting and history walk through Pike Place Market. Sample smoked salmon, cheddar biscuits, pastries, chocolate, gelato, and other local foods before the crowds arrive. Tastings make a light meal, and the group is limited to 12 people.

“This was a great experience. Our tour host was named Lucky. We had a great time exploring and learning about Pike Place Market. We were given multiple samples from participating businesses. It was lots of fun. Highly recommend.”

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Athens: Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine - Five dishes, one shared table
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Athens: Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine

10.Food Market Visit and Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,087 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Meet your English-speaking cook at The Greek Kitchen on Athinas Street, walk to Varvakios Agora for ingredients, then prepare dolmades, spanakopita, imam baildi, portokalopita, and tzatziki. Guides such as Vasia, Despina, and Thanasis keep the class friendly and practical. Eat your meal with wine, soft drinks, and Greek liquor.

“Our host was everything you woukd hope for. Kind enthusiastic and full of energy. We enjoyed a tour of the market and then learned how to make lots of different dishes...there was a lot of food! I could not possibly finish it alm but it was so nice to try lots of different things I highly recommend it”

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Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide - A guided route through the market
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Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

11.Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 943 reviews · 2 hours · from $73

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Jongno 5-ga Station and spend two hours sampling up to 10 Korean market foods at Gwangjang Market. Expect dumplings, pancakes, noodles, sweets, drinks, and possibly adventurous dishes such as yukhoe or live octopus. Guides including Juno, Jacob, Yoon, Tan, Kevin, and Roky add food stories, etiquette tips, and Korean drinking games.

“This was such a fun tour. Our guide, Yoon, was so knowledgeable and navigated a crowded market so well. Yoon taught me new things including a Korean drinking game. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market - Sansom Street brings the first real bites
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Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

12.Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

This 2.5-hour Philadelphia food walk visits five tasting stops between City Hall, Sansom Street, Center City, and Reading Terminal Market. Guides such as Barry, David, Alex, Nina, and Brittani mix local food with architecture and city stories. Expect generous portions, a maximum of 12 people, and rotating food stops rather than a fixed vendor list.

“Since there is outdoor walking involved, remember to be prepared for forecasted weather conditions on the day of your tour. This Philly Food Tour was our second experience. We liked it that we experienced all different food offerings from vendors, a nice job by Alex (our guide). Alex provided us with the option to stay closer to the current locations, or taking a further walk for a different vendor experience, tied to light rain conditions. We opted for the longer walk and associated vendors, and we were not disappointed. One of our guests has a picky food palate. He enjoyed the experience and stated that he'd do it again. I…”

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Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour - Meeting the chef outside Simply Seattle
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Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

13.Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 847 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Walk Pike Place Market with a chef guide such as Will, Noah, Robert, or Sean. Expect nine tasting stops, from seafood and tacos to chocolate-covered Rainier cherries, plus market history, shopping tips, and a 10% discount card. The two-hour route covers about 1 to 1.5 miles and includes hills, stairs, and limited seating.

“Great way to sample food from so many great places! Fun time … highly recommend for those new to Seattle. Noah was a fantastic tour guide!”

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Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour - The Chelsea Market tasting route
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Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour

14.Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Meet near Chelsea Market for a three-hour small-group tour limited to 14 people. Your guide leads you through market tastings such as pizza, dumplings, tacos, egg tarts, and mini donuts, then walks with you through Pier 57, the High Line, and Hudson Yards. Guides including Sergio, Chris, Michele, Justin, and Lara are known for strong local storytelling.

“What a fantastic tour! Michele was warm and engaging throughout and taught us so many interesting historical facts about the area, with details cleverly interwoven and linked as the tour progressed. She was very knowledgeable indeed and very entertaining. The food and drinks punctuated the tour really well at just the right moments and the choices were all delicious. Extremely well organised right down to where to fill water bottles and which restrooms to take advantage of. A fabulous start to our stay in NYC, totally recommend this!”

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Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit - Cicchetti, the Venetian way to snack
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Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

15.Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 822 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53Best value

Start near Rialto Bridge and follow a local guide through Venice for 2.5 hours of cicchetti, regional cheese, cakes, buranelli biscuits, and market sights. Guides such as Tone, Tony, Vanessa, Ana, and Denys bring different personalities to the route. Food is included, drinks cost extra, and groups are limited to 14 people.

“Shantal was the best tour guide! She gave little bits of history into the areas we walked through, pointed out a few notable sites, and was very informative about the traditional foods. Each place she took us to was amazing, we even went back to a few the next day because they were that good. We did another food tour in Rome and this one was far more worth the $, we had several stops with multiple tastings and many different options. One of our favorite nights of eating in Italy!”

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