Open culinary tasting tour at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem

The aromas, flavors, vendors’ calls, incredible Jerusalem atmosphere, and eclectic human diversity capture the essence of Israel. The Mahane Yehuda Market is the beating heart of Israeli society—the unrivaled consensus. Everyone—absolutely everyone—loves Mahane Yehuda.

Our tasting tour of Mahane Yehuda will take you on a delightful culinary journey, moving between legendary places that still prepare stuffed vine leaves by hand, incredible homemade kubbeh and stews cooked on a primus stove; young, audacious breweries located in the heart of the market; fine delis bringing rare products from around the world; and stalls that have reinvented “street food.”

Among the tastings we like to include on the tour: a taste of irresistible, outrageously good jachnun; an amazing Georgian pastry; Israeli craft beer; a shot of freshly squeezed juice at Uzi-Eli; a delicious, hit bor­ekas; stuffed vine leaves; crispy fried kubbeh; and more. Everything depends on availability and the market’s stock.

Each group is limited to 20 participants. Tastings are served as an individual portion for each participant.

Additional information, terms, and conditions

• The tastings included in the tour may change at the guide’s discretion.
• The tour will take place only if the minimum number of participants registers.
• The tour of the neighboring neighborhood, Nachlaot, will take place if time allows and depends on how busy the market is on the day of the tour.
• The tastings are snacks and do not constitute a substitute for a meal.
• The tour tastings do not include seating at the businesses.

What will you receive?

• A perfect tour of Mahane Yehuda, lasting approximately three hours and passing through all the worthwhile spots
• Excellent guidance by experienced guides and “storytellers” who know the market like the back of their hand
• Five to six excellent tastings reflecting the best of the Jerusalem market
• Recommendations for excellent stalls where you can purchase products and ingredients to take home

Photo: Kfir Harbi. Yalla Basta team.