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Market Walks Around the World: 15 Early Starts

36 walks  ·  from $10 a head

Produce halls, fish counters and the stall the guide has used for years. The 15 below start early by necessity, and each listing carries the price, the tasting count and the finish time.

Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour - The amulet market and the road to the Grand Palace
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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

1.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42Our pick

Follow a licensed guide through Bangkok’s royal and religious heart, from the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple to Wat Pho and Wat Arun, depending on your chosen option. You’ll also pass the amulet and Tha Thien markets and use local transport, including a river crossing on some departures. Guides such as Kiwi, Mina, Johnny, and Peter have led past groups.

“Excellent tour and tour guide who made the experience friendly and smooth.”

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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - Tsukiji Jogai Market: food, noise, and useful orientation
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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 $99Top rated

Meet your guide at Tsukiji Honganji Temple for a three-hour walk through the outer Tsukiji Market. Guides such as Kiyo, Naz, Shoko, and Masa lead you to seafood stalls, kitchen shops, and tasting stops for sushi or a seafood bowl, Wagyu beef, fish cakes, omelet, fruit, dashi soup, and tea. Expect crowds, steady walking, and a fish-focused menu.

“Since we were traveling after peak tourist season we ended up on an unplanned “private” tour! Kayoko was the best guide. She gave us a lot of interesting information about the different food/ingredients we saw as well as local history anRead more”

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London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes - Starting with sausage rolls and a bacon and egg bap
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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 London around Borough Market with a local guide. Expect a sausage roll, fish and chips, British cheeses, dessert, tea, drinks, and a secret dish. Guides such as Chris, Gary, Billie, Jeremy, and Tom have led this small-group route, limited to 12 people. A Soho option is also available.

“This was a great tour of the Burrough Market!! It is the absolute perfect way to get samplings of amazing food without the lines!! Which are quite long btw. The samples were the perfect size. Also had a bit of break time to wander around the market on my own. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour - What the air raid shelter reveals
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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

4.Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17

Meet guides such as Duncan, Owen, or Theresa at Bristol’s Corn Exchange for a two-hour look at hidden passageways, rooftop views, WWII air raid shelters, and music history. Expect steps, confined underground rooms, plenty of standing, and a final stop among the food stalls of St Nicholas Market.

“Interesting look into a dark time in Bristol history. Owen provided some solid details of the events.”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour - Starting with Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

5.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,724 reviews · from $30

Spend about two hours with a local English-speaking guide around Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, Tsukiji Fish Market, and Tsukiji Jogai Market. Guides such as Rie, Haydn, Jim, Minori, and Sayaka lead you to food stalls, explain local customs, and help you choose what to buy. Food is not included, so bring yen.

“Shino was awesome she was so helpful as a chef she took her time but also got lots done given the time given”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour

6.Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,397 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Rie, Jim, Yayoi, or Sayaka at Tsukiji Hongwanji and the Tsukiji Outer Market. You will learn the area’s story, choose your own food at market stalls, and try seafood, wagyu, tamago, sweets, and other Japanese specialties. Food costs extra, so bring cash.

“Amazing tour! it is really nice to go with a local. He shared info about the history and gave us very useful recommendations. it was very fun to do it. Really recommended!”

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Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch) - Nishiki Tenmangu before the market crowds
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Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Tour (7 Tastings + Brunch)

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

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

Start near Shijo Bridge, walk through Pontocho and Nishiki Tenmangu, then spend most of the morning tasting Kyoto foods at Nishiki Market. A certified MagicalTrip guide leads the visit, with brunch and seven tastings included. Guides such as Yuki, Yusuke, Chie, and Aki have earned praise for clear explanations and useful food tips.

“Rakel was an excellent guide! Managed to connect with the 14 year old too! Gained some basic knowledge and had a pleasant and smooth experience, saved us some unnecessary hassle. Thank you lovely Rakel.”

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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More - Parmigiano, Parma ham, and regional cold cuts
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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

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

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

Spend about three and a half hours walking Bologna’s historic center with an English-speaking guide. Taste fresh pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, aged balsamic vinegar, regional meats, wine, gelato, and a secret dish while exploring the Quadrilatero market. Guides such as Claire, Federica, Caterina, and Mattia add local history and practical food tips.

“Gabriela was a wonderful tour guide!! Great food tour of Bologna - best pasta so far on our vacation, balsamic tasting was amazing & lots of other surprises - a must do when in Bologna!! Thanks for a memorable experience!!”

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Vienna for Food Lovers: Cafés, Markets & Austrian Cuisine - Coffee, pastry, and the Viennese morning ritual
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Vienna for Food Lovers: Cafés, Markets & Austrian Cuisine

9.Vienna for Food Lovers: Cafés, Markets & Austrian Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,063 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend six hours tasting Vienna with a small English-speaking group and guides such as Christoph, Maria, Patrick, or MaryAnn. You’ll visit cafés, markets, a bakery, restaurant, and Würstelstand while learning to use the city’s transit system. Expect coffee, pastry, Austrian lunch, wine or beer, street food, and enough food to skip dinner.

“I can’t say enough about the food and guide from this tour. Maria was outstanding and provided information about the city, food and culture. The interaction with each member on the tour is personal and caring. The knowledge of the city and the food is conveyed passionately and the food vendors have been uniquely “hand picked” to provide a brilliant combination of flavours and variety.”

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Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros - Plaza de la Conchita and Kahlo’s Coyoacán
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Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros

10.Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 982 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Walk through Coyoacán with an English-speaking host, stopping at Plaza de la Conchita, Frida Kahlo Park, Jardín Centenario, and local markets for churros, tostadas, fruit, and aguas frescas. The tour ends with an independent visit to Casa Azul, with admission included. Guides may include Diego, Maya, Coco, Rosa, Maria, or Sebastián.

“An exceptionally knowledgeable and extremely personable guide made this tour and the history of Coyoacan come to life. His passion for the history of the area was only met by his deep knowledge of Frida Kahlo and her life and loves. It's a vibrant and colorful area full of rich Mexican history and political intrigue. If you're fortunate, and you book this tour, I hope that you have Diego as your guide. Truly a five star experience!!”

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Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour - Meeting at Tsukiji Station
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Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour

11.Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · from $87

Spend three hours with a small group of up to seven exploring Tsukiji Outer Market, sampling seafood and local snacks, and enjoying a market lunch. Guides such as Kazu, Yuki, Hitomi, Mark, and Tiger have led this walk, which also includes a Buddhist temple, Shinto shrine, and Tokyo views. Note that the wholesale market moved to Toyosu in 2018.

“We would have preferred to go to the big fish market, but this wasn’t convenient, but we definitely enjoyed this experience. The narrow lanes, the various foods for sale and the general atmosphere were great. Our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable and was able to name the different sorts of seafoods.”

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Palermo: Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments - Starting at Palermo Cathedral
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Palermo: Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments

12.Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 478 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Walk Palermo’s old center with an Italian-speaking guide such as Claudio or Fabrizio. Visit the Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Fontana Pretoria, and Capo market while hearing stories of Santa Rosalia and the Beati Paoli. The three-hour route includes guided commentary, but food and entry fees are extra.

“Esperienza interessante e piena di fascino!!La nostra guida Claudio davvero professionale , piena di entusiasmo , ironica e divertente . Tre ore sono volate tra le strade e i monumenti principali di Palermo!! CONSIGLIATISSIMO!!”

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Delhi Food Walk: Rickshaw Ride, Street Eats & Market Tour - A Hanuman temple before the next snack
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Delhi Food Walk: Rickshaw Ride, Street Eats & Market Tour

13.Delhi Food Walk: Rickshaw Ride, Street Eats & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide at 4 pm near Vishwavidyalaya for a three-hour food walk through Kamla Nagar. You’ll ride a cycle rickshaw, visit a Hanuman temple, and sample around nine street-food stops, including momos, golgappa, pav bhaji, samosas, kulfi, fruit beer, and masala tea. Vegetarian choices are available, and guides have included Tushar and Chetan.

“This tour was the very first thing I did in Delhi and I 100% recommend it to whoever is interested in food, culture, history, and a good time. We had 11 different dishes, so be prepared with an empty stomach and start slow! It's a marathon not a Read more”

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Bucharest: Hidden Markets Walking Tour with Tastings - Strada Batiștei and a forgotten embassy
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Bucharest: Hidden Markets Walking Tour with Tastings

14.Bucharest: Hidden Markets Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 329 reviews · 5 - 5.5 hours · from $100

Spend five to five and a half hours with an English-speaking local guide exploring Bucharest’s Armenian Quarter, Calea Moșilor, and Obor Market. Ride the tram, taste tuica, mici, cheeses, beer, and a Wallachian doughnut, and travel in a group capped at 12 people.

“The tour was great, a brilliant blend of the history of Romania and tour of Bucharest along with experiencing the food market and sampling various foods and drink. Angelica was an excellent guide explaining everything well and answering all of our random questions.”

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Bristol: Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour - Reading Bristol’s Blitz damage in the Old City
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Bristol: Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

15.Bristol: Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 320 reviews · 75 minutes - 2 hours · from $16

Meet at the Corn Exchange for an English-language walking tour led by guides such as Owen, Duncan or Theresa. See Blitz damage, Bristol’s trading past, exclusive Corn Exchange rooms, a preserved underground air raid shelter and spaces linked to 1960s bands including the Rolling Stones. Finish at St Nicholas Market, where food is extra.

“The tour was really good. Very interesting, I'm from Bristol but still learnt many things about the bombing raids and the air raid shelters.”

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