Market & History Walks Around the World: 15 to Book

1.Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · from $184Our pick

Start early from Bangkok with a private guide and driver, adding Maeklong Railway Market if you choose the 7:00 a.m. option. Ride a longtail boat through Damnoen Saduak, then visit Ayutthaya’s Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and reclining Buddha. Guides such as Army, Gwen, Nok, and Time tailor the day with food, photos, and local context.

“We enjoyed being able to see several spots in one day. Very comfortable and definitely worth taking this tour.”

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2.Private Heritage Walking Tour in Jaisalmer Fort and Old Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · from $10Best value

Walk through Jaisalmer Fort and the old bazaar with Lalu, a local guide from a family long connected to the fort. You’ll see Jain temples, medieval lanes, Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, and Patwaon Ki Haveli, with time for city views and tea. The private tour runs about three to four hours and offers flexible departure times.

“Lalu was the best guide we have had in India. He is extremely knowledgeable and very fun to talk to. We learned a lot about the fort and two Jain temples inside. We were sad when our tour came to an end because he made it such a wonderful experience for us. Truly an outstanding tour.”

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3.Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $49

Explore Old Delhi with JD on a three-hour small-group tour capped at 12 people. Taste jalebi, samosa, parantha, daal, gulab jamun, chai and more, then visit a Sikh gurdwara kitchen, Jain temple, mosque area, spice market and Red Fort. A rooftop stop and rickshaw ride add fine city views and local color.

“Wonderful experience, JD is very knowledgable and able to answer all of your questions. Then get to try lots of different Indian snacks which are delicious. Would defo recommend if you’re in Delhi and want to explore old Delhi”

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4.Lima: Historic Center Street Food, Market, and Eateries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 216 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Spend four hours walking Lima’s historic center with an English-speaking guide such as Marcos, Aura, or Valeria. Taste anticuchos, churros, picarones, chicharrón sandwiches, fruit, chilcanos, and other local bites while visiting Mercado Central, Chinatown, Plaza Mayor, and colonial landmarks. Expect a generous food tour with plenty of walking and dessert.

“I lucked out with only 1 other participant joining during the tour and our guide Marcos was excellent. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about both the food. Architecture, and history of Lima’s historic city center. There was also a LOT of food and everything was delicious. This tour took us to places that I definitely would not have found on my own.”

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5.Hoi An Night Market – Ancient Town street food tours by Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $45

Meet your guide at 6 pm on Hai Ba Trung Street for a two-hour food walk through Hoi An Ancient Town. Expect banh mi, dumplings, pork, local noodles, sweets, Vietnamese coffee, and possibly beer or a lantern boat ride. Guides such as Jackie and Jun add food tips and town history, while the menu and number of stops can vary.

“Despite the rain, I had a wonderful Hoi A local food tour with Jackie (on a scooter) and a visit to the night market. Not only was Jackie friendly and knowledgeable, she was engaging and fun! Food consisted of White Rose Dumpling, Fried wonton, Banh Mi- BBQ pork, Cao Lau, Rice pancake, Mot herb drink, Chicken Rice, Beef w/La Lot Leaf, and Banana pancake w/chocolate sauce. OMG, I was sooo full and happy by the end of the night.”

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6.Bengaluru Pete City Market Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $60

Start at Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace at 8:30 a.m. with an English-speaking local host, then walk through Kote Venkataramana Temple, Bangalore Fort, KR Market, and Nagarathpete. You’ll eat dosa, drink coffee or tea, and see silk weaving and jewelry work. Guides include Gladys, Ajith, Pallavi, Midhu, and others.

“Curious and at least slightly adventurous? Then this is your tour for Bangalore. Our guide Pallavi’s wealth of knowledge and breadth of local contacts made for a tour never to be forgotten. We started with a palace tour (we had it to ourselveRead more”

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7.Hoi An Ancient Town – Night Market Street Food Tours By Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $55

Meet at 533 Hai Ba Trung Street at 6:00 pm for a four-hour private walk through Hoi An Ancient Town and the Nguyen Hoang Night Market. Your guide leads you to local food stalls and explains what to order, with dinner and entrance fees included. Expect lanterns, narrow lanes, market browsing, and classic dishes such as cao lau and white rose dumplings.

“This was a good discovery when we visited Hoi An. The town itself is so quiet and locals are really nice. This was about 15-20 motorbike ride. The area is beautiful - best to go there at night so you can see all lanterns are lit up.”

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8.Experience Bangalore – City Tour, Authentic Food & market (Food/Culture/History)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $65

Spend a full day or half day with an English-speaking heritage guide such as Prashant, exploring Bangalore’s temples, palace, gardens, old markets, and South Indian food. Choose five major sights on the longer route, or focus on Pettah, Tipu Palace, KR Market, and local snacks during the three-hour afternoon walk.

“We had an amazing time on this tour and very highly recommend Prashant and his team. We saw so much in just one day. Prashant is an expert on the area and can answer any questions you may have. His team of experts were very professional, prompt, flexible, and most importanly, friendly. Cant recommend them enough!”

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9.Florence Cooking Course with Historic Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet at Piazza San Lorenzo for a guided visit to Mercato Centrale, with tastings of truffle, cheese, salami, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Then walk about 10 to 15 minutes to a cooking school for a hands-on Tuscan meal, wine, and recipes. Classes run in English, with up to 15 people per chef.

“The experience was great, learning new cooking styles meeting new people I come from a cooking background but I still learned the new things.”

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10.Istanbul Spice Market & Historic Centre Food Tour w/ 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Spend four hours eating your way from the Egyptian Bazaar across the Galata Bridge to Karakoy. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Nusret, leads a group of up to 12 through spice stalls, family-run food spots, a rooftop dining room, and local restaurants. Ten tastings, drinks, and dietary options are included.

“Nusret was a great guide. Took me to great places and we had a blast. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Istanbul.”

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11.Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Street Food Tours with Night Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $50

Start at 6:30 pm in central Hoi An for a four-hour private evening of street food, alleyway discoveries, a Thu Bon River boat ride, and a guided walk through the Night Market. Your guide leads the way and provides enough samples for dinner. Jackie is one named guide from past bookings.

“My guide Jackie was very nice and showed me around the old quarter of Hoi An by foot and scooter. We had nice food and she was very sweet.”

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12.Barcelona: Market, Tasty Tapas/Food and Gothic History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Walk Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with an English-speaking guide, usually Adrian, while tasting eight local foods and three drinks. You’ll visit Boqueria Market, explore Roman and medieval streets, try pintxos, botifarra, pa amb tomàquet, seafood, jamón, Manchego, cava, and a pre-Columbian sweet. The small group is limited to 10.

“Adrian was absolutely amazing as a guide, knowledgeable and fun! The food was incredible and we had loads to eat. We also had options for what food to taste so if your only eating veggie options or no seafood that was accessible.”

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13.A locals’s guide to Bordeaux’s historic market

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 2h 30m · from $74

Meet your English or French-speaking guide at Place de la Victoire for a 2.5-hour food walk through Bordeaux. Start with a pastry and coffee, then visit the Marché des Capucins for cheese, charcuterie, oysters, regional foods, and Bordeaux wine. Guides such as Joshua and Charlotte have led recent tours.

“Tour this morning was absolutely amazing. Josh, I believe was wonderful and so informative in every way. Food, wine, culture and full of interesting informative information. Highly recommend. 👍👌”

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14.Hoi An Ancient Town – Night Market Street Food Walking Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $45

Start at 6 pm for a four-hour Hoi An food walk with a guide such as Jackie Diem, Jun, or June. Sample local dishes at small eateries, visit the night market, walk the Ancient Town, and take a river boat ride. Pickup and drop-off are offered, and groups are limited to eight, though some departures operate privately.

“What an amazing few hours we had with Jun. She walked us to all the best eating spots. We would never have found these on our own. She gave detailed explanations on the walk to each new spot. An awesome tour experience.”

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15.Authentic Sapporo: Nijo Market Seafood Lunch & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 2h 30m · from $61

Spend 150 minutes exploring central Sapporo with an English-speaking guide such as Tom or Iku. Walk beside the Sosei River, visit the Clock Tower, City Hall, TV Tower, and Hokkaido Jingu Tongu, then sit down for sushi or donburi at Nijo Market. The group is limited to eight people.

“It was lovely to have Iku as our guide for a couple of hours! She is very patient, absolutely loves Sapporo and it does show - we followed one of her ramen recommendations and that bowl will leave rent-free in my head for a while... :)”

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