Food Tour in Jerusalem with a Local
Shira is a Jerusalem-born, Tel Aviv-based baker, photographer and travel lover. Born to an American mother and Israeli father, Shira's background made the relationship between food, culture and heritage evident (and enjoyed!). Food has always been Shira’s favorite way to explore and experience new places and cultures. And now she is excited to share her local food wisdom with travelers from around the world!
• Private, 3 Hour Guided Walking Food Tour in Jerusalem with a local • Discover the city's diverse ethnic and religious communities through their bread • Visit Damascus Gate and venture into Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods • Explore some of Machane Yehuda market's best bakeries and breads • Sample challa (braided bread), rugelach (pastry), Jerusalem bagel and pita bread
Since you will be visiting religious neighborhoods, it is important to wear attire that covers your elbows and knees. It is also recommended that guests refrain from wearing bold colors or tight clothing.
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Food Tour with Shira
What's included in Food Tour in Jerusalem with a Local
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Food Tour in Jerusalem, on this tour of Jerusalem, discover the city's diverse ethnic and religious communities through their bread. Meet Shira at Davidaka Square (right next to the Machane Yehuda market), and together, you will venture into Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods, visit Damascus Gate and explore some of Machane Yehuda market's best bakeries and breads. While these very different quarters are close to each other, this ~3 hour tour does involve some walking so make sure to wear comfortable shoes. You will be sampling baked goods, such as challa (braided bread), rugelach (pastry), Jerusalem bagel and pita bread! Please note that since you will be visiting religious neighborhoods with dress codes, it is important to wear attire that covers your elbows and knees. It is also recommended that guests refrain from wearing bold colors or tight clothing. Friday is a "short day" in Israel meaning shops and businesses close at midday and so Shira only offers the tour only in the morning.
Food Menu
STARTER - Sampling baked goods, such as
challa (braided bread), rugelach (pastry), Jerusalem bagel and pita bread!
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Food Tour in Jerusalem with Shira
- Gratuities
- Sampling of a few baked goods
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Friday is a "short day" in Israel meaning shops and businesses close at midday and so Shira only offers the tour only in the morning.
- Vegetarian options available, please inform Shira in advance
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your host Shira at Davidka Square (right next to the Machane Yehuda market). Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
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Host Name: Shira Ben-Shmuel Host Phone: +972 524 639 040 Host Email: [email protected] Address: Davidka Square, Jerusalem, Israel. Meeting location: For the food tour in Jerusalem - Please meet your host Shira at Davidka Square (right next to the Machane Yehuda market). Here is a Google Maps link to the location: https://goo.gl/maps/5sp2rqw5WEfdwA2G7 Please contact your host directly if you have dietary requests or need help with directions. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
