The Balkans Are Here: A Tasting Tour of Levinsky Market

It is no coincidence that the American magazine Condé Nast Traveler named Levinsky Market in Tel Aviv one of the leading markets in the world. This small market, located in southern Tel Aviv, is home to some of Israel’s rarest delicatessens and stalls.

Established by immigrants from the Balkans, the market preserves lost flavors brought by immigrants from Turkey, Thessaloniki, and Bulgaria, offering an authentic and moving culinary experience. You will find fresh spices ground that very morning, with vibrant colors and the aromas of Shabbat; dishes with “the taste of yesteryear”; and nostalgic tastings prepared according to the same old recipes passed down through generations of families. Young chefs who fell in love with Levinsky have also opened restaurants there, creating a local fusion menu that combines the old with the new and East with West.

Join us for a mesmerizing tasting tour along the old street that has become Tel Aviv’s chicest and hottest culinary pedestrian promenade.

The tour takes place every Friday, lasts approximately three hours, and is held in the morning.

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

Additional information, terms, and restrictions

• The tastings included in the tour may change at the discretion of the guide and the company.
• The tour requires a minimum registration of 12 participants and will be finally confirmed by email two days before the date.
• The tour in the nearby neighborhood, Neve Tzedek, will take place if time permits and depends on how busy the market is on the day of the tour.

Photo credit: Yellow Café, courtesy of the café: Pimpinella