Tel Aviv: Hatikvah Market Interactive Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Highlights

• Watch the intricate process of preparing and grinding traditional spices
• See traditional Middle Eastern flavors while touring the market with a local
• Enjoy the beauty of the religious silver shops
• Visit a coffee shop that has been roasting beans for over 50 years

Shuk Hatikva is a beloved Tel Aviv market steeped in Iraqi heritage. Go beyond the stalls as your guide leads you into family-run shops, where generations of tradition shape every spice, dish, and story.

Step into bustling bakeries for an immersive experience—watch fresh pita made by hand and see traditional Iraqi pita baked in a taboon oven. Smell the dough, feel the heat, and witness age-old methods in action.

In a spice shop, see blends ground fresh before your eyes using traditional tools, filling the air with cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Visit a coffee roastery where coffee is ground in the traditional way.

Along the way you can purchase any foods and drinks that you might like. End your visit on Eshel Street, well known for its handmade silver and Judaica.