The Mahane Yehuda Market & the Globalization of Food

A must during your time in Jerusalem! The Mahane Yehuda market, also called the shuk, is one of the most beautiful markets and familiar icons in Israel. The market is located in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, and its character adds to the city’s unique flavor. Join us and explore Israeli produce, street food and learn about the global food chain.

Here, you can find everything, ranging from clothes to housewares, flowers, art and every variety of fresh and specialty food: sweets, baked goods, meat, fish, eggs, produce, spices, dairy products and so much more.

The shuk is also a great venue for Jerusalem’s night life, with restaurants, bars and night clubs.

Mahane Yehuda Market is an interesting window into contemporary environmental issues related to food production and consumption. In this tour, you will learn about the recent phenomenon of globalized food in Israel and the development of organic produce and health foods. We will explore both local and global foods – including a tasting of local produce.

This tour showcases the development of Israeli society and discusses global environmental issues including climate change, rainforest depletion, and species loss.

Location: The Mahane Yehuda Market (shuk) in Jerusalem.

Time: 1.5 hrs, excluding travel time to and from site.